Official Nomination Thread

Tim Kim — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:12:34 -0400

Hi everyone! We've got a big introductory post coming up soon over at the blog, but I wanted to set this nomination thread up in advance. Though we can't promise that every cover nominated here will get a book cover (man, that'd be great, though, right?), we can promise that we'll be taking all of them into consideration (by monkey rochambeau, Real Steel-type boxing matches, serious examination of DNA base-pairs...who knows? Only the Baty knows...) We totally encourage nominations of other synopses you think would make great covers, and are up for self-nominations, too! You gotta talk yourself up, buddy-o's. Please include the following information with any nomination, and please make sure that the novel hasn't been nominated higher up in the thread!: User name: Title: Genre: Synopsis: Region: The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Thanks so much, and spread the word: 30 Covers, 30 Days is going to be bigger than ever this year because we know your novels are going to be better than ever this year! This is your captain not speaking anymore, Tim

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CaiteeFox — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:43:11 -0400

This is my quite shameless self-plug with a "synopsis" that's more summary than nothing. User name: CaiteeFox Title: The Problem With Dragons Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Ciprian has never been very good at being social; he has a coarse way with people, is rash, rude, has a horrible temper, and a bad habit of setting fire to things. Still, he's had his eye on the only child of the local blacksmith for a while, mostly because her cooking skills are renowned, and he's been thinking his home could do with some sprucing up. For Ciprian it isn't too far of a leap to go from thinking the young woman would make a good live in maid to kidnapping her and holding her against her will; yet imagine his surprise when he's kidnapped the wrong girl. For someone as prideful as Ciprian, simply returning her won't work, he'd have to admit he made a mistake. Instead he has to live with the problem he's cause for himself, regardless if instead of screaming and running in fear the girl he's kidnapped instead is dead set on taming him. Nadya and her family have been traveling Europe for as long as she can remember, performing shows for food and money, and sometimes working odd jobs before moving on. It's a life she's rarely questioned, she's much more free than village girls and even if some of them ridicule her she can see the envy in their eyes when the men watch her as she dances. Despite this, it still came as a surprise when after her first show in the new she was pulled aside by a young woman who begged her to trade places. Being a sensible young woman, she would've turned the other girl down, if it wasn't for the fact that she wanted to use Nadya as a disguise to seduce the blacksmith's apprentice. Well, who was she to stand in the way of love while the young woman tried to woo her father's apprentice? Convinced, and well compensated in return, Nadya donned the girl's clothing and a heavy hood, then made herself scarce for the evening. It seemed like the plan was going just fine, she was hunkered down enjoying a nice loaf of bread, fine that is... until a fire breathing dragon swooped out of the sky and snatched her up. Region: USA:: North Carolina :: Triad The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: A re-chubby America Ferrera, or, if not available, Tania Raymonde...

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underredskies — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:50:51 -0400

User name: underredskies Title: The Albion Bridge Genre: Children's Fantasy Synopsis: Twelve-year-old Jack lives with his grandfather, author of the fantasy series set in the realm of Eberum. In this fictional world, civil war ravages the realm as the traitorous Brotherhood threatens the rightful ruler, King Mathias, and the young hero restores order to the realm by killing Alastor Atheron, leader of the Brotherhood and pretender to the throne. The best-selling books have found their way to the heart of the nation. When his grandfather is kidnapped, Jack learns one of the biggest secrets of all time: Eberum is not the fictional world of his grandfather's stories, but in fact a very real and very dangerous world parallel to our own. Jack's grandfather is more than just a storyteller, he is the hero of the Eberum tales. But the realm of Eberum is not quite the way Jack's grandfather described it. There is something wrong in Eberum, and when Jack has a run-in with the Brotherhood he discovers that the antagonists of his grandfather's stories, the ones his grandfather helped defeat so many years ago, are not the traitorous rebels his grandfather described. Led by rightful heir to the throne Alodia Atheron, a bitter girl still mourning the death of her father, they seek to restore balance to the realm. Can Jack right his grandfather's wrongs, restore the rightful heir to the throne, and save his grandfather in the process? Region: Europe :: Scotland :: Glasgow and West The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Hmm. Maybe Isaac Hempstead-Wright.

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pdyerf — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:09:52 -0400

User name: pdyerf Title: That Which Must Not Be Seen Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Generations ago, a god was born. Her name was Qadr and she had seven children with three mortal men. Each carried within them a piece of her power, and they passed it on to their own children. As her power was diluted among the people, Qadr founded a nation called Haskat, a land of many villages, and the people there worshipped her unconditionally. When the power of her children threatened to overwhelm her, she punished them and made the practice of their powers the gravest of sins. The world was peaceful, until a Carpenter named Hale kidnapped a Laborer named Cris because he was in love with her. Qadr, now called the Supremity, decided that all of her grandchildren must be killed and set her loyal worshipers to the task. Now separated, Cris and Hale must gather up his kin and prepare to do battle. But waging war against a god is a painful business, and it seems impossible for anyone to make it through alive. Region: USA::Maine The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Maybe a dark-haired Sophie Turner?

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bibliosylph — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:18:34 -0400

User name: bibliosylph Title: Hands Across the Table Genre: mainstream fiction... Synopsis: Jack D'Abruzzo and Charlie Spano are friends who met long ago at school, then became reacquainted through the Compuserve music forum in a thread of the Dean Martin section where Jack held court over a discussion on Stan Cornyn liner notes. They discovered they had a lot in common; similar age, anachronistic interests, etc. Both are terminally single and from strong Italian-American backgrounds. They've been online mates for 15 years, meeting occasionally when Charlie visits New York on business. Jack lives on the Jersey Shore and has a broadcast journalism degree he never used. He runs a donut shop in the quirky semi-fictional town of Sea View. Recently, Jack has uncovered romantic feelings for life-long acquaintance Violet Palm, who has always looked upon him as a younger brother. Charlie lives in Saugatuck, Michigan where he works as a free-lance editor and writer. His closest friend is his cousin Lena, who runs a pie shop in a tiny town in the same general Lake Michigan area. When Lena brings her business partner, former New Order Amisher Aaron Miller, to the big family Thanksgiving dinner, Charlie believes he may have found the love he never knew he was waiting for. In this partially epistolary story, Jack and Charlie email back and forth about their respective holiday experiences and burgeoning love interests in the midst of typical and not-so typical family gatherings. Region: USA :: Ohio :: Cincinnati Jack and Charlie could be played by John Cusack and Hank Azaria. But I'd cast actors who are less well-known.

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SkittleAttak — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:20:29 -0400

Shameless self-nomination! :P User name: SkittleAttak Title: Cursed Genre: I've been having trouble classifying this, but I'll go with Supernatural I guess. Synopsis: Thomas Billingham has been offered a dark gift in the face of immortality. He must curse 50 souls before being allowed back into the Evil Spirits realm, and become powerful and immortal. Follow the stories of the cursed, from a young science teacher to the assistant of an arrogant rockstar, as their unhapiness fuels Thomas' descent back into evil. Inadvertently mixed up into the lives of those Thomas condemns are two teenagers, one with the power of Pyschokinesis, and one seemingly normal girl who gets swept up in the midst of things. Will they, along with the power of the White Spirits, be able to save what humanity is left before it is too late? Region: Europe :: England :: Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Ezra Miller

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SkittleAttak — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:23:32 -0400

Woops, I apologise for typos! This is what the corrected Synopsis should be: Thomas Billingham has been offered a dark gift in the face of immortality. He must curse 50 souls before he is allowed back into the Evil Spirits realm, and become powerful and immortal. Follow the stories of the cursed, from a young science teacher to the assistant of an arrogant rockstar, as their unhappiness fuels Thomas' descent back into evil. Inadvertently mixed up into the lives of those Thomas condemns are two teenagers, one with the power of Pyschokinesis, and one seemingly normal girl who gets swept up in the midst of things. Will they, along with the power of the White Spirits, be able to save what humanity is left before it is too late?

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Penhaligon29 — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:25:38 -0400

Another wonderfully shameless self-nom. User name: Penhaligon29 Title: In the Land of a Thousand Suns Genre: Historical Fiction Synopsis: For Molly Van Saint, 1937 isn’t just another ordinary year; it’s the year that marks the sixteenth anniversary of the night her father was abruptly taken away from her family’s home, leaving her with a memory that would haunt her for the rest of her life. Now 28 and living in New York, Molly still searches for answers to questions that linger in her mind; why was he taken? Where is he now? Why won’t her mother tell her anything about what happened to him? The questions only intensify when she learns that her father has died. Moreover, he has left her a trunk full of journals and maps that he kept in the years prior to his disappearance. With great curiosity, Molly begins to read them and realizes they are directions to a place her father refers to as “The Land of a Thousand Suns”. Determined to find the answers that have eluded her for so long, she hops a train and meets a drifter named Thomas who accompanies her on her journey and teaches her the art of riding the rails. Together, they set out on a journey across America to find this place, whatever it may be, and put to rest the questions that have haunted Molly since she was twelve. Region: USA::Georgia::North The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Bryce Dallas Howard

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Riddle — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:34:43 -0400

Since this seems like the thread for blatant self-promotion, I shall have a go at it. User name: Riddle Title: In the Pines Genre: Mystery, Thriller, and Suspense/Horror Synopsis: When FBI Agent Emily Worthington woke up this morning, she didn't expect to be summoned to a crime scene with twelve bodies -- a mass grave containing six pairs of male and female corpses -- dating back to the early sixties. She didn't expect to be excluded from the case because one of the corpses might be her sister, who disappeared when she was a teenager. She certainly didn't expect the trail to lead to a young woman named Lindy Lund and her boyfriend, Thomas Lange, both recently missing from the greater Vancouver area. When Melinda Lund woke up this morning, she didn't expect to find herself in a strange place, far away from her home and school, and surrounded by a group claiming to be faeries. The last thing she remembers is her car crashing and she has the bruises to show for it, and she has no idea what this strange cult is going to do to her or Thomas. Unsure of what's real and what's not, Lindy finds her perception of the world changing bit by bit -- could these people really mean what they say? Are they actually the sidhe, fearsome and otherworldly creatures? Why is their leader, a charismatic and elegant woman whom they call their queen, interested in Lindy? What happened to Emily's sister fourteen years ago? Digging into the past only brings up more questions, and a disturbing pattern of couples being murdered every seven years near Hallowe'en. What sort of person would do this? Region: Canada - Ontario - Kingston The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Lindy - Nina Dobrev; Emily - Paget Brewster

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Chloe K. Evil — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:36:32 -0400

Adding to the shamelessness! User name: Chloe K. Evil Title: Wake Genre: Supernatural/Urban Fantasy Synopsis: Martin Towers woke up from his coma with two clear thoughts. First, his wife and daughter were murdered by demons. Second, he's been chosen to kill demons like the ones who killed them. His world is suddenly distant and strange- his new assistant won't let him go back to work, strange people keep coming up to him on the street to ask him about his mission, and the strange musician next door occupies more of his thoughts than he'd like. When he goes to sleep, he dreams of angels and the dreams are more real than anything he feels when he's awake. Everyone seems to know more than he does, but not for long. Martin Towers is going to find out what's going on, or he's going to destroy himself and the world while he tries. Region: Canada: Alberta: Edmonton The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Daniel Craig

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Neona_X — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:37:29 -0400

User name: Neona_X Title: The Seventh Year Genre: Chick Lit Synopsis:Aubrey was but a sprat of a girl when she first met Toby. Drawn to his carefree nature and charm, it was love at first sight. Aubrey thought it would last forever, until tragedy struck. In an instant her new found loved was lost; sucked from her like the waves suck the sand from beneath ones feet. Haunted by the memory of Toby's drowning, Aubrey left the coastal village of Point Hope, only to return seven years later in the wake of a another heartbreak. Nothing remains the same in Point Hope, the only thing untouched is the slate gray skies and cold sea that took Toby from her. Yet with all that's changed some things feel oddly familiar. Like the strange melody that plays on the wind, the tall man with dark brown eyes, and the woman who watches from a distance. Region:USA :: Alaska The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Molly C. Quinn from Castle

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Ryanna Coleman — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:57:09 -0400

User name: Ryanna Coleman Title: Les Contes de Fées Enchantées de Maître Chevalier Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: From Cinderella to Thumbelina, with Snow White, Peter Pan and King Arthur in between, as well as many many other famous and popular fairy tales, this collection of fairy tales is darker than most and with five new fairy tales that will delight the reader and a foreword and conclusion by chronicler; Master Chevalier, 'Les Contes de Fées Enchantées de Maître Chevalier' is a timeless classic. Region: Europe :: England :: Liverpool The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Peter O'Toole

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Incandescent — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:57:13 -0400

User name: Incandescent Title: Blood Debt Genre: Tragic fantasy Synopsis: A compulsive healer has no business on the front lines of the bloodiest war in living memory, but that's where Solea Weaver finds herself. Solea's "gift" has forced her to live a sheltered life -- if she is in the presence of pain, her blood magic will automatically heal it (at grave danger to her own health). But when she hears that her estranged son Teague has been sighted in the area, the bloodmage knows she has to leave the safety of her homestead to try to mend her relationship with the sole remnant of her family... even if it means following him across a contested border, through slavery and into the middle of a battlefield. Region: USA::North Carolina::Charlotte The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: A slightly-older version of Alex Kingston.

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melbelle0418 — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:17:25 -0400

User name: mel.belle0418 Title: James: or the boy who eventually grew up Genre: Fantasy/mainstream fiction/ Fan fiction (though not really ;P) Synopsis: Before Peter Pan lived on Neverland there were others. James was the first who lived alone until he and his fairy, Flare, met Lily. The two of them started a home for the lost boys and girls who ended up on Neverland, all accompanied by a lovely fairy. James was the accepted leader of the children who lived in the woods, and they all knew to stay friendly with each other because the more you think and feel like a grown up, the faster you will become one. Then a child is brought to the island, a baby who is more angry than any other child. He grows into a boy fast, and an arrogant boy at that, who claims to be the leader of the "lost boys." James enters into a downward spiral where he looses his fairy to a non-believing moment, his only girl he ever loved to the sea where she lives as a mermaid, and his best friend Lily to the plateau where her skin grows red and she calls herself Tiger. James ages quicker than ever as he tried to find a way to bring down peter pan. Region:USA::California:: Los Angeles The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Someone who either looks like a young Justin Chatwin or Orlando Bloom

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flygreybird — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:32:48 -0400

User name: flygreybird Title: The Solari Weddings Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: In a remote corner of the world, the king of the Solari mountain tribes marries off his twin daughters and his son to the three groups he most wants to appease. Dragged away from childhood and into unfamiliar worlds, the adolescents must quickly find their voices and learn to negotiate politics, popular uprisings, and the trials of marriage. But unknown to them, forces greater than any they can comprehend are stirring. Mysterious and powerful armies are on the move, and the edges of the Solari's isolated world are closing in fast. Athera, Lina and Alesten Penraxis stand poised to inherit responsibility for all of Solari society. Not only must they struggle to maintain their own identities and relationships as they find their place in the world, but also to maintain the identity of the Solari themselves, before the ravenous force that threatens to swallow their fragile culture whole. (Visual themes might include birds, which are an integral part of the Solari's lifestyle, used for hunting and messenging, snow, feathers, the sky, etc.) Region: Europe :: England :: Yorkshire The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Alesten Penraxis would be played by a version of Shahid Kapoor with long curly hair. Athera and Lina Penraxis are identical twins and both could be played by 18-year-old Sonam Kapoors. (As far as I'm aware, these actors aren't actually related, though the people they'd be 'playing' in this case would be. It's just an eerie coincidence that I imagine them looking vaguely like people with the same last names).

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lifegoeson — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:37:54 -0400

User name: lifegoeson Title: Running To Stand Still Genre: Fantasy/action. I'm not entirely sure what to class it really, hah. Synopsis: Lately, Arthur Maddison has become decidedly tired of his job. He’s a renowned supervillain, infamous around the nation for his crimes, but the business has grown stagnant. Full of paperwork and lawsuits, and lacking in big crimes and any decent sort of competition, he chooses to take an early retirement. But when he moves into the city he’s been terrorising for years, only to face a backlash he hadn’t been expecting, he finds himself with nowhere to go. To make matters even worse, the city is also the home of his rival, Dean Maguire, who can be seen at any moment of the day strutting around the city as if he owns the place... although, for the most part, he does. When Maguire offers him a home to get him off the streets, Arthur has to deal with losing perhaps any self dignity he had managed to salvage beforehand, as well as being face to face with Maguire’s sidekick day after day, who Arthur has attempted to kill or kidnap on more than one occasion. As well as this, he is really trying to ignore the familiar pangs of jealousy whenever the newspapers report on his former assistant, who is quickly rising to being one of the biggest supervillains around. As tragedy strikes, Arthur has to choose between his former loyalty, or the Right Thing, which has never really been an option before. Can people really change? Region: Europe::England::Essex. The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Oooh, hm, not entirely sure why but I do envisage him looking a little like Robert Sheehan. Maybe it's the hair, who knows!

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morganafiolett — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:50:34 -0400

User name: morganafiolett Title: ESC Genre:Science Fiction Synopsis: Doyle Solo, a private investigator in the offices of ex-Detective Marshall Carter, is hired by a beautiful woman to look into the supposed suicide of a prominent Luddite campaigner, and soon realises that there's a serial killer on the loose targetting the anti-technology community. He faces resistance from both the Luddites and the police, and aid in the form of a mysterious signal that takes over random passers-by to send him helpful messages - mostly telling him to "ESCAPE". Despite this aid, he finds himself listed as the prime suspect in the Luddite Murders. When he discovers a disturbing connection between the mysterious signal, the Luddite Murders, and his own past it becomes obvious that this case is not going to be covered by his usual fees. Region:Europe :: England :: Lancaster & Cumbria The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Doyle Solo played by Jonathan Rhys Meters; the beautiful woman who hires him by Rachel Weisz

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djtrousdale — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:02:58 -0400

User name: djtrousdale Title: Correspond Ants Genre: YA/Children Synopsis: Dojo is a lonely black ant in a colony in a wall in a house in a neighborhood in California. His only friend is Tomtom the grasshopper, a musician who decided to retire much too early. The house is also full of spiders, who gobble up the ants wherever they find them. The house is owned by Tina, a perfect mother, who has a way of exposing the faults of her husband, son, and everyone she knows without even thinking about it, and can't imagine why people dislike her so much. She enjoys writing letters to all of over a hundred (!) extended family members. When Tomtom leaves for a while, Dojo gets so lonely he decides to do a little experiment. He writes tiny notes in the corners and margins of Tina's letters whenever he gets a chance. There are no replies for a long time. Just as he's about to give up, he discovers a tiny message from "Rae", a female red ant from Alfred (Tina's cousin's) house. Soon the two start a correspondence and become pen pals. But there's a problem: It's 1998, and an invention called the World Wide Web is gaining momentum. It sounds scary enough to the bugs (and the spiders know it), and when Tina and Alfred both switch to electronic mail, neither ant can communicate. So, around Christmas time, when Tina sends a package to her cousin, Dojo hitches a ride to meet Rae in person. What he finds out will surprise him like nothing else. Region: USA :: Kansas :: Wichita The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Ah geez, I'm horrible at picking these... I guess Dojo could be voiced by Scott Bakula (he voiced Danny in Cats Don't Dance.)

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Roni — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:20:54 -0400

User name: Roni Title: So Great a Cloud of Witnesses Genre: Mainstream Synopsis: When a fresco of the poet Rustaveli is defaced by a pack of Russian youth, twelve year old Gregory decides to leave his home at the Monastery of the Cross in Jerusalem. Fortunately he isn't going alone - he'll be accompanied by the Georgian saints who have been speaking to him since his earliest childhood. Region: USA :: Texas :: Austin The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: currently seeking an up and coming Georgian child actor :)

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Gryphonsflight — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:56:50 -0400

User name:Gryphonsflight Title: Solo Genre: Other Synopsis: The multiverse is no more. A single universe has been created in the wake of a fevered dream of a half-mad, half-genius scientist working for a radical religious group know as the Facets. God can only exist in one form, they said. There can't be a perfect god in a multiverse, they said. The switch was thrown. A universe was mended. Life changed. Russia is a barren, death-filled wasteland of alcoholic undead. Asia has been transformed into a cybernetic oasis. Europe is the stuff of Mid-evil dreams. America? Roll all of the books you've every read together, and there you have it. The fevered dream is over now. Life begins a new. The souls, bodies, and other versions of Earth have fused into a single, chaotic mess. No one is alone in their own minds as their alternate selves provide wisdom, creativity, and the occasional body part. The only exception to that are the Solos. Unique individuals that only exist in a single reality, now documented, and in some cases hunted, for their differences. Where are the so called saviors now? Region:USA:: West Virginia:: Other The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Hmm, I don't watch that many movies... so anyone that fit the main character I guess would work. No experience necessary!

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Stacey B — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:03:02 -0400

Because there are 101 other things I hsould be doing right now I thought I might respond to this thread. Like everyone else I'm putting my own project up, because well who wouldn't want a cover. User name: Stacey B Title: When You Go Looking Genre: Literary Fiction Synopsis: On the October day that Rose drops her fourteen year old son off at a three week long building workshop she gets a call from her husband saying that he is going to spend another month in France where he's been lecturing. With no where to be and alone for the first time in fourteen years Rose decides to spend the time exploring Northern New Mexico and enjoying the solitude. But solitude is hard to come by as she meets one after another person along the way. Both an adventure tale and a contemplation on relationships and community in the twenty first century. Region: Denver, Colorado The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Juliette Binoche

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Gryphonsflight — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:07:01 -0400

I support this idea. :) It seems very unique and I would like to read it, even if it's a little different than my usual Genres.

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thewritechristine — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:26:50 -0400

User name: thewritechristine Title: Daybreak Genre: Literary Fiction Synopsis: In the city, everyone is alone. Shy, quick-witted Gwen and brilliant Joshua drift into each other's isolation at Columbia College and heal one another's wounds until the city rips open new ones. Envious of their youth and precocity, their professor Selene initiates the two of them into a circle of influential politicians, teachers, and artists, where they discover the trappings of a culture of seduction, jealousy and favors in the salons and walk-ups of New York's aging intelligentsia. Region: USA: New York, New York and Danbury, Connecticut The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Mia Wasikowska and a younger version of Hayden Christensen

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DMarie84 — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:42:38 -0400

Another self-nomination :) User name: DMarie84 Title: Lady of the Snow Genre: Historical Fantasy Synopsis: High in the Japanese mountains, there lives a legend…the legend of the Yuki-onna. She is the embodiment of winter: Cold, cruel, yet serene and beautiful. She revels in taking the lives of those who traverse the mountains near the village of Takayama in the harsh winter months. Then she encounters a young farmer, whose eyes seem to stare past her cruel exterior. Those eyes reignite memories of a long forgotten past--a time when she was an ordinary human. Another chance at life has been given to her--can she overcome centuries-old transgressions to become something other than a monster? Region: USA: Dayton, Ohio The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Umm, not sure of many Japanese actresses, but I'd say she looks a lot like the J-Pop singer Utada Hikaru.

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thewritechristine — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:50:06 -0400

Region of the writer or of the book, by the way? :D If writer - USA :: California :: South Bay

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idq3199 — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:08:07 -0400

User name: idq3199 Title: The Auxilium Society Genre: Young Adult Science Fiction Synopsis: In a distant future set it what once was known as North America, the government rules over the great nation of Astarasia. Hidden within its own capital of Tarantia is a secretive rebellion group known as the Auxilium Society, a group of scientists who have joined forces to over throw the controlling government. They are lead by Zy, a boy who's life was ruined when the government kidnapped him when he was twelve and did a fearful operation to make him part machine, part computer, part human, and programmed to be an assasin. He was kidnapped by the Auxilium Society and is leading them to a better future. At the same time, technological genius Mia, a precocious ten-year-old, is struggling in her lifestyle as a key force in the rebellion. Follow Zy, Mia, and many other rebels as they fight for the right for their own thought and freedom, against not only the government but themselves. Region: USA: Texas: Austin The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Elle Fanning could play Mia...

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Taethowen — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:12:42 -0400

User name: Taethowen Title: Stars for the Dead Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Dina was eleven when she witnessed her parents murder, right after she saw the mark on her mother's arm that labeled her a heretic. She hid the secret for years, because if her people knew that their High Priestess had converted, Dina's life would be in danger. Forced to join the Otwlh, an army of female soldiers, Dina gains access to the palace and learns that everything is not as it seems. Before long, a coup takes place, and Dina finds herself on the wrong side of everything she has ever known. Now, with three races on the brink of war, Dina finds herself questioning everything - especially the supposed heresy of her mother, and which side is the right one. Region: USA::Oklahoma::Tulsa The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Angelina Jolie - not because she looks like the image in my head, but because she can pull off the physical and political sides of the story.

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Athel — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:16:55 -0400

Dignity? What's that? Username: Athel Title: Radiance Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: You really want to see someone's true character? Give them power. In the world of Rodren, power is feared and despised. Rogue Magi are the scourge of the land, and the military forces of the Acune are persecuting them. Harvey Cielles is a soldier, and he enjoys what he does -- but when he is accidentally bestowed with power, much older and stronger than magic, he becomes a renegade. The newest member of an order kept secret for generations, Harvey now holds the responsibility of the known world in his hands. But can he withstand that horrible power? And what about those who would use their strength for less noble means? If power corrupts, how do you avoid the inevitable? Region: USA : Missouri : St. Louis Actor play main character: A less clean-shaven Joseph Gordon-Levitt

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katieheld — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:19:45 -0400

User name: katieheld Title: Missing Existence Genre: Young Adult/Teen Synopsis:Everything was perfect in Noel's life. She had boyfriend and a bright future ahead of her. That was until she was diagnosed with Trichotillomania and servere depression. It all went downhill from there. Once, she used to have long strawberry blonde hair. Now it's short and thin. She used to be fun and outgoing. Noe she's just a shell of a person. She used to do sports and hang out with friends. Now she sits in her room, crying. Remembering the life she used to have, the life she was deprived of. Region: USA::Illinois::Other The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Chloe Moretz,

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Gottfabrik — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:25:51 -0400

User name: Gottfabrik Title: Geisterlied (Spirit Song) Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: The great lake is a portal to the spirit realm, and in the villages that surround it - simple folks that live mostly on fishing - spirits are omnipresent, though most people don’t know it. Usually, the spirits are invisible and inaudible to humans, and a fisherman has got different things to worry about than what kinds of spirits may dwell in the depth of the lake. Only those who are, like Anata, spirit seers, are blessed with a gift that is a curse at the same time. The spirits are singing, haunting melodies that worm their way into the mind until one starts humming along, and then it’s too late: Those who sing a spirit song fall prone to their will. Spirit seers who lack in willpower to resist the urge are taken over by the spirit who thus receives a body visible and audible to normal people, and its song turns into a trap for everyone. Whole villages have subsequently fallen into the hands of the spirits. Anata’s mother, who was a spirit seer herself, has vanished; she left her family after her younger daughter was born, to keep herself from endangering them, and was never heard of again. Anata, too, is in danger, when her gift emerges at a very young age - it’s not the spirits she has to be afraid of but the villagers, who do not want spirit seers in their midsts. So her father and sister Nona try to keep the curse a secret. But Anata’s gift can’t be concealed forever. She is allowed to remain in the village after spirit singer Idra, who lives on the other side of the lake, promises to take her as an apprentice once the girl is old enough. Spirit singers, who have learnt to controll their gift, are highly valued, forming the single link between human and spirit and are able to communicate between both worlds. Until then, it’s hammered into Anata never, ever, under no circumstances, to sing anything, but at least she may stay. She is more lucky than Rizim, a girl of her age who comes from one of the neighbouring villages. She stumbles into Anata’s village one day, barefoot, her hair tussled, her dress ripped, beaten blue and black, silently humming to herself. The villagers know at once what has happend: Onether poor child has fallen to a spirit, sad thing, but we can’t let her stay or we’ll all end up like her…No, of course we won’t kill a little girl! We’ll just make sure she wanders on, let the wilderness do what’s due… But Anata will not let this happen. In vain, she tries to tell the grown-ups that this girl is no spirit - they won’t listen to a child. Anata cradles the other girl savely in her arm, so no one can go on hurting her, and joins in her song: Now you’ll have to whip the two of us out off the village, and you won’t dare to do that! Taro, Anata’s father, is not thrilled to have another little spirit seer in his house, but just like Anata he thinks it worse to chase a poor girl out into the wild, especially since both Rizim and Anata affirm that there is no spirit in Rizim. But it isn’t before Devon the spirit hunter comes to check upon the girls and comes to the same conclusion that the villagers leave them alone. Devon, the Grey Hunter, is deaf - once, he was Idra’s apprentice, but then he fell to a spirit. He managed to utilize what he had learnt and banish the spirit, but to make it impossible for this to happen again, he pierced his eardrums, never to hear the spirit songs again - and nothing else either. Since then, he roams the land around the lake, always on the search for the possessed, a grim hunter no one will want as an enemy. Growing up, the girls turn into inseperable sisters, until one day the worst happens: Anata, who for ten long years was strong and resisted all temptations, gets tangled in a spirit song and realizes too late that what she’s singing is not her own song any longer. Panicking, she and Rizim flee the village, the people, Devon, and the spirit who is on its way to capture Anata’s body. They try to get to the other side of the lake to let Idra help Anata and banish the spirit, yet as they are on their way across the half-frozen lake the spirit catches up. But just like Anata then saved Rizim from the mob it’s now up to Rizim to rescue Anata, but not in a way that would make things easier: She starts speaking in a voice Anata has never heard before and tells the spirit that it cannot have Anata because she’s long since Rizim’s own. Anata’s friend herself is a spirit. Whatever Anata has expected - that’s not it. She feels betrayed, she’s been lied to for all these years, has risked to be driven from the village, and that’s all been to save a spirit? Now she’s on her own with this creature, in a sled-boat in the middle of the lake, and there’s no way to go. In her despair, Anata tries to banish the spirit from Rizim by means of the only way she knows: When the host is about to die, the spirit leaves. Anata overwhelms Rizim and pushes her head into the ice cold water until she stops moving - then she realizes what she’s doing. Rizim is not dead, at least; Anata has managed just barely not to kill her. But the girl that finally comes to is a stranger to Anata, and she has to realize that she has lost her only friend, and if she’s ten times a ghost, forever. Anata has to make up her mind: If she tries to win back her friend, she’ll have to sacrify either the other girl, who can’t remember anything from the past years, or herself to the spirit, if she manages to find it, that is - and somewhere on the shore, there’s not only the spirit singer Idra waiting for them but also the fantic Devon… Region: Europe :: Germany The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation:: I had to use Google picture search, but I'll have Hailee Seinfeld as Anata and a slightly younger Dakota Fanning as Rizim. Sorry if my English sounds a little funny, I just translated my summary from German. But I'd really love to have a cover for this book…

Re: Official Nomination Thread

Lorata — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:29:34 -0400

WOO self-promotion! :D User name: lorata Title: Horizon's Verge Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: Between two worlds life hovers like a star, 'Twixt night and morn, upon the horizon's verge. How little do we know that which we are! How less what we may be! -- from Byron, Don Juan (1824) canto 15, st. 99 When a group of atavistic historical reenactors misuse Temporal Historical Society technology to travel back in time to 1806 and give themselves a new life in the past, they send four confused contemporaries into the future in their place: LADY JOSEPHINE BRANSCOMBE, widow of Richard Branscombe (killed in action against Napoleon in Prussia), who would rather have her husband here than honour in his stead. Tired of the war and its blind patriotism in 1806, she has no desire to be blindly pulled into another. CAPTAIN HENRY FITZWILLIAM of His Majesty's Royal Navy, currently on furlough after a traumatic incident in battle and avoiding the conversation with himself about what to do if he can't take command again. Already facing an existential crisis,he finds himself at a loss as to how he can make himself useful in a society where he has no purpose. LIEUTENANT ARTHUR BENJAMIN HARDING, upwardly-mobile cavalry officer and ladies' man, recently distinguished in battle after a mad charge led his outfit to victory. Well used to the company and adulation of European women, he discovers that in the future he's as aesthetically appealing to them as Neanderthals to him. And ... LORD GEORGE BYRON, age 19, just published his first anonymous set of poems, and only beginning to set foot down the road to fame. Recently cowed into destroying almost all copies of his original poetry collection by a disapproving critic, he faces the knowledge of a lifetime of art and infamy he'll never get to experience. Thrust into the future with no way back, forced to assimilate new languages, cultures, technology, and biology, in a society embroiled in a war with echoes of the one they just escaped, the four must rediscover who they are, and on what side of the battle line they choose to stand. Region: Asia :: Japan The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Will it disqualify me if I don't answer this one? I don't like picking actors because it affects how I see my characters, and since I haven't started writing yet I really don't want to sway myself. But Lord Byron looks like, well, Lord Byron. :D

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Talus Storm — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:32:41 -0400

User name: Talus Storm Title: The Writ of Reckoning Genre: Epic Fantasy Synopsis: The world of Mierddon has been abandoned by its Creators and has fallen into the hands of Dreathor and his demonic minions. Cast into a land of perpetual darkness, mortals must collect sunshells in order to grow food, but cannot hoard too many or they risk attracting sun-famished demons from the underworld. Valoriel, last of the angelic Guardians, must find a way to lead a motley band of mortals on a quest to find four sacred artifacts before the world is completely destroyed. Only with the Keys of Creation wielded in mortal hands will it be possible to access the Writ of Reckoning and erase the corruption that has been etched into the fate of Mierddon. Region: USA :: Washington :: Seattle The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Valoriel = Summer Glau

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OrangeZest100 — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:33:41 -0400

User name: OrangeZest100 Title: Umbra Through the Woods Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Robin Clarke grew up in the forest, much to the disappointment of his Aunt Charleston who wished to integrate him to the court. Prince Terrowin Charming holds great standing in the court, much to the pleasure of his father, King Richard, and his own personal chagrin. They had met only once for a brief moment when they were fifteen, and left with the simple impression that the other had very green eyes. Now with King Richard’s disappearance in the Crusades, Terrowin’s uncle Prince John has taken the throne of Nottinghamshire. Prince John’s dictatorship on Nottinghamshire grows by the day. A druidic army marches quickly from the north under the assumption that their ideas and beliefs are the truth of the universe, forcing two men to form an unlikely alliance. Robin fights against the harsh taxes on the peasants on his front. Terrowin avoids the assassination attempts of his uncle almost as soon as the man’s reign begins. With the help of some friends and a maid, the two men must fight against the dictatorship and win in time to defend their country. But is fate on their side? Region: USA :: Michigan :: Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I have two main characters so Robin would be played by Matt Smith and Terrowin would be played by Colin Morgan.

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Griffinclaw — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:35:14 -0400

User name: Griffinclaw Title: Rhoswen Genre: Historical Fiction Synopsis: Madeline Neander has recently been clearing out the families attic in the hopes of having a place to stay with her new husband, until they can find an apartment. While digging around in the families boxes full of junk, she unexpectedly finds several photographs from the 1920s, and ripped up journal entries. Madeline is determined to investigate who these once belonged too, and soon uncovers the journal of her great grandmother, Rhoswen Atteberry. Madeline begins to read this journal, and soon discovers the bittersweet story of Rhoswen: A young girl from North Yorkshire and who lost her love to the battlefields of France in World War I, battled with depression in the midst of tragedy and begins a flowering relationship with a charismatic American saxaphone player. Region: USA :: Utah :: Utah County The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Cote de Pablo, possibly?

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bibliosylph — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:35:54 -0400

Well, just in case it matters, I changed my genre from mainstream to literary. While I don't consider myself particularly literary, but I always write much more thought than action.

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arielhoopes — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:45:04 -0400

Not that I wouldn't love to have my own cover, but when I read melbelle0418's synopsis, I am SOLD. I'm voting for you!!

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Narnian_from_Gallifrey — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:31:50 -0400

More shameless self pro-mo!! User name: Narnian_from_Gallifrey Title: Mother Nature's Book of Nature Genre: Fantasy/adventure/ridiculous Synopsis: Winnie is a pretty normal girl, but her life is turned upside down when she meets Sam, Ben, and Michigan. Sam is a sorcerer who doesn't really know what he's doing, Ben is Sam's brother who, thanks to a careless spell, keeps turning into a cat, and Michigan used to be a frog. Needless to say that things get a little zany when the group is sent on a quest to the Mountain of Despair to retrieve Mother Nature's Book of Nature for Mother Nature's dashing boyfriend, Father Sky. He wants to fix the problems in the world as a present for his girlfriend while she's away at a wellness spa. However, they are not the only ones who seek the magical Book. An Evil Overlord has risen to considerable power and wants the Book for himself, for with it he can enslave all of Nature to himself. He employs his young intern Weston to race against Sam and Co to the Mountain of Despair. Little does everyone know that there is a surprise waiting for them at the top of the Mountain, and not the good kind of surprise either. The bad kind, the kind that will turn the quest and all their lives upside down. Region: Canada::Ontario::Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I haven't thought this out exactly, but off the top of my head (not all characters will be represented): Sam - ???? Ben - Benedict Cumberbatch Weston - Darren Criss Michigan - Charlie McDonnell Winnie - ???? The Evil Overlord - Matt Smith Cheers, NfG

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Ambry Nite — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:46:55 -0400

Who needs dignity when you have the FLAMBOYANT CONFIDENCE of a writer? ;D User name: Ambry Nite Title: Starbuilder Genre: Science-Fiction Synopsis: The Earth mankind once knew is gone, drowned in the Great Flood fifty years ago. In order to survive, humans took to the sky and now reside in levitating cities that float thousands of feet above the Earth's crust. These technologically booming metropolises are places of conflict, fraught with class wars and environmental perils alike. Pollution overwhelms the planet, to the point where even the sun is barely visible through thick black smog. Inhabitants lead hard lives, but are protected for the most part by powerful monarchies dedicated to the stability of their floating empires. However, that stability is broken one day when a dispute among royal families leads to an aero-war among cities- a war that stands to compromise everything mankind has worked for since their previous home was eradicated. 60 Years after the Reconstruction of Earth-- Avari "Ari" Rizio is sixteen years old and dedicated apprentice to Master Mechanic Yenge. He and his brother Lad have lived in the floating city Shamaniia as long as he can remember- not that he can remember much about his childhood. Despite the war that's dragged on for ten years, Ari leads a seemingly quiet life repairing the buildings and machines of his home, and is studying to become a mechanic just like his adoptive father. There is one secret Ari can never tell his makeshift family, however- that he is a member of the rebel group known as the Starbuilders. This 'gang' of aspiring mechanics are notorious for violationg war-time airway regulations to fullfill thier dream - to fill the sky with light again by constructing artificial stars. And it is on a fateful "star-implanting" mission such as this that Ari is intercepted by the military, who delivers to him an ultimatum: join the army, or execution. It is then that Ari begins his adventure- seeing the corners of the sky and beyond, exploring the depths of human darkness and war, and discovering things about himself that might have been better left secret. Region: USA::Texas::Houston The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I'd like to imagine a younger Alex Neuberger with long bangs and black hair... XD;;

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Goddess-Diana — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:52:37 -0400

User name: Goddess-Diana Title: Draken Genre:Fanatasy Synopsis:There has not been a Draken-the human nahual of a Drake- in over a thousand years. It is believed that the mystical animals have died out. But not all..... Ellie, a sixteen year old girl, wakes up on her birthday feeling like the top of the world. She's going to be engaged today, start her new job in the palace infirmary as a Healer, and today she gets nahual. She doesn't feel like anything could go wrong, especially not on the day of her Promising to her childhood sweetheart, Nichola. But that all ends when she meets a jealous Kai-En, a Drake intent on claiming the fiery pint sized girl as his own. With her magic wanted all over the country, she must flee her beloved Draguwen and seek shelter else where. Running with her fathers best friend Myrn, she has no idea who is friend, who is foe, and where home is. Region: USA: Michigan The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: hmmmm.......I don't know........I always pictured her a bit like myself so there isn't really a movie star like me, but if I had to pick, Ellen Page.

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flutewriter — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 21:24:00 -0400

User name: flutewriter Title: The Clockwork Queen Genre: Science fiction/ fantasy (steampunk) Synopsis: When Nicholas Hector, heir apparent of the English throne, is engaged to Lady Beatrix Maxwell, the nobility rejoice and a great ball is planned. However, Nicholas’s father, William, is a selfish and ineffective leader who all but ignores the country’s troubles. The people of England are ready for a new system. A peasant woman by the name of Catherine Mortell feeds the people’s discontent and eventually becomes the symbol for the impending revolution, despite much danger to herself and multiple attempts made to capture her by the king. On the night of the engagement ball, the revolution begins as Catherine leads the mob of angry peasants to the palace. William is killed and Catherine declares herself queen, keeping Nicholas and his mischievous twin sister, Vivian captive, deciding that they will be properly executed the next day for the amusement of the crowds. During the night, Nicholas, who had been separated from his sister, is rescued by one of his father’s top generals. Nicholas is taken north, away from London and the new regime and soon becomes the heart of the resistance against Catherine’s increasingly oppressive rule. The resistance, known as the Frithbheart, or simply the Frith, hope that Nicholas will be a better ruler than his father. However, Catherine has command of a strong army and the Frith must be clever in order to overthrow the new queen. Region: USA:: Virginia:: Elsewhere (Roanoke) The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Either Aaron Johnson or Logan Lerman, I think.

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johnbryanduvall — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 21:35:17 -0400

User name: JohnBryanDuvall Title: Through The Techno City Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Based on, "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," by L. Frank Baum, "Through the Techno City," tells the tale of a young boy named Dominic Transeau (Dorothy) and his adventures both on Earth and in a mystical land he stumbles upon. Living on a farm at the base of Mount St. Helens, the Transeau family live a quiet life with young Dominic and his adopted sister, Foxy Marie (Toto), wanting to set off and see new sights. However, when the volcano begins to threaten the area with an eruption, Dominic and Foxy end up trapped inside their house, that sinks into a new world. Once they arrive, the two open the door into a world the likes of which they had only ever read about. As they exit their former abode, they are welcomed by a man called The Clockwork King (Glinda the Good Witch) and his children, The Tinker Tots (Munchkins). He warns Dominic and Foxy that their entering of this new world has caused The King's current foe and former lover, The Clockwork Queen (Wicked Witch of the West), to seek them out in hopes of finding a way back to Earth. With an impassioned speech, he tells the young duo to head off into the Techno City to seek guidance from its ruler. Throughout their adventure, they interact with a man made of cogs and steam named Victor Quale (Scarecrow), a young woman with dark tattoos where her eyes should be named Yolanda Nishimura (Tin Man), and a young man with dark blue skin, red eyes and claws for hands named Reginald Jagger (Cowardly Lion). These people of unique and varied backgrounds, help Dominic and Foxy in locating the esteemed Kana Tower in hopes of meeting Duchess Kana (The Wizard) herself, all while avoiding the advancing threat by The Clockwork Queen's personal army of henchmen named "The Sons of Orion (Flying Monkeys)." In this dramatic retelling of a classic story, readers will be taken on a journey that crosses genres of steampunk, cyberpunk and fantasy, while feeling at home with characters they can relate to. "Through the Techno City," will entertain readers, young and old, with its sprawling world and vivid imagination. Region: USA, Florida, Orlando The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Anyone who could play the role well!

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dolphinherovamp5 — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 21:38:09 -0400

User name: dolphinherovamp5 Title: Withered Genre: Young Adult/Fantasy Synopsis: Boy meets girl... Nick was an ordinary guy. He loved to hang out with his friends and do the every day things that the people of Coos Bay, Oregon do. Then, one day his eyes land on a girl he's never seen. The girl, a small and quiet person, held a daisy in her hands, never letting go for anything. It was natural curiosity that drew him to her, or even more than that. Days later... Nick finds his life to be spinning out of control and he doesn't know what to do. But, all he can think of is that girl with the daisy. She seemed to have been a pretty girl with a dark secret. He should have seen it all coming. The days get dreary... With his friends, Nick leaves Coos Bay to try and discover the truth behind the girl with the daisy. But, nobody ever said it'd be easy... "We will forever wither." Region: USA::Indiana::Bloomington The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: That's a toughie...I suppose for Nick, he would be portrayed by Logan Lerman, but with chestnut hair. *shrugs* I can't find anybody else that would fit Nick as I see him.

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SWrite_33 — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 21:39:22 -0400

Username: SWrite_33 Title: Just Another Day in the Death of Teddy Monroe Genre: Mystery/Suspenseful Synopsis: Theodore Davis Monroe III has certainly seen better days. In the summer before his senior year at Princeton, Teddy Monroe is offered the opportunity to intern at the high-profile business publication The Weekly Ticker. But the job isn't as glamorous as it sounds. After two months of brewing coffee, copying papers, and making lunch runs for some of the brightest people in America, he's about ready to pack it up. But, as is tradition, he, as the summer intern, gets to write the feature story for the summer's final issue. He writes a controversial article on a wind-energy firm. The story is glamourized throughout the financial world. The company loses millions. But when Teddy's scathing article is proved to be completely false and poorly researched, he begins to pack up his things and move out of his cramped cubicle; his termination is inevitable. But his blunder is perfectly timed; a chief executive has been gruesomely murdered, and nobody else at The Ticker wants the story. But as Teddy investigates the murder, he realizes the facts aren't adding up. He has wandered into a web of deception and conspiracy; if only he could solve the puzzle. As Teddy continues to cover the murder, his mental health begins to deteriorate, and after an especially harsh run-in with a disgruntled police officer, he hides in his cheap apartment for two weeks. But nobody seems to notice, for it's just another day in the death of Teddy Monroe. Region: Buffalo, New York I think Shia LeBouf would make a perfect Teddy Monroe.

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AnniKat — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 21:46:34 -0400

User name: AnniKat Title: On the Road For Rory Genre: YA Synopsis: Through the jungle and the desert Traveling further than I can measure I get so lonesome, I start to miss you But I think, what else can I do? Because would travel 1 million miles Just to see one of your smiles. I love you Aurora! See you tomorrow! When Luna Carson’s baby sister, Aurora, is diagnosed with cancer, the whole family is devastated, but what breaks Luna’s heart the most is when they tell the 7 year old that her biggest wish isn’t obtainable, so she does the only thing a big sister can do. She takes her video camera and sets of on a journey to show Rory the world. Through videos and blog posts, always signing off with the same poem, Luna is determined to show her sister the world outside of her hospital room and starts on a journey that will end up changing them both. Region: USA::Indiana::North The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I could see Alyson Stoner playing Luna in the movie.

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ianthe — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 22:05:23 -0400

User name: ianthe Title: See You on the Other Side Genre: Literary Fiction, YA Synopsis: In Bee’s urban suburbia, children are teenagers, teenagers are adults, and adults are children. She herself is the perfect little grown-up, with her perfectly bad habits, mature problems, and sophisticated friends. Her dreams, big dreams, are the only childish thing about her. Then, Theo comes into her life, setting everything she knows on fire. He’s the most adult of them all, except his life isn’t really a game, and his problems are real. The more Theo’s life falls apart, the more adult he seems, and the more Bee falls for him. Bee is blind. What she thinks she sees starts to get in the way of her decisions, and sooner or later she can’t tell her ideals from the truth. Region: USA:Maine The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: For Bee, a young, fined boned, blonde. I like Imogen Poots. And for Theo, maybe Henry Hopper? I always imagined him a little more classic American than Henry. Imagine what Matt Damon looked like as a teenager, and that's Theo :)

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Arrora — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 22:28:40 -0400

Shameless self plugging, because everyone else is doing it. And I'm not sure who would play the main character of other people's novels in a movie adaption . . . User name: Arrora Title: Beautiful Destruction Genre: Young Adult & Youth Synopsis: A long time, four angels came down from heaven to a world on the brink of environmental collapse. Their job was to bring about the apocalypse to wipe out the humans who had so carelessly driven their planet to ruin. And they did. But out of the ashes a new society was made. Our second chance. Now, hundreds of years later, that world isn't as perfect as its creators intended. Thieves, murderers and criminals are locked away in the underground caves called the Underworld, and overly ambitious monarchies rule the surface. The worshippers of the archangels and the worshippers of the fallen are inching closer and closer to war. A girl fights to survive in the harsh Underworld, where the truth is just as dangerous as the lies and everyone wants to control her and her fire. On the surface the son of a nobleman desperately tries to control a divine power that will destroy him from the inside out if he can't contain it, and he's starting to realize that he can't. They don't know if the angel's power they possess is a blessing, or revenge for crimes they didn't commit. If it even has a purpose. We had a second chance, and we blew it. Our time is up. The apocalypse is coming. Region: USA; New Hampshire The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: unknowns :)

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ohsostarryeyed — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 22:32:18 -0400

User name: ohsostarryeyed Title: Luca Genre: Animal Fantasy Synopsis: In the blood-red glow of a lunar eclipse, a she-wolf is about to give birth. The three pups that follow will have many struggles ahead of them, including the harsh conditions of their first winter. However, something more threatening than snow and wind stalks this pack – a lone wolf with a coat as dark as night is rumored to be traveling in the area. An exile from his former pack, this newcomer will shake this small family to it’s very core and unleash a terror more frightening than any legend. The story follows Luca, a white she-wolf with a craving for adventure, as she grows from a pup to a young wolf. Throughout the course of the novel, she comes to realize that she is destined to save the forest from a threatening evil. Region: USA :: Connecticut :: North

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nutmeg_liver — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 22:37:29 -0400

User name: nutmeg_liver Title: Little Wrongs Genre: Sci-Fi Synopsis: As the head of the first all-psychic special ops team for the Alliance, Commander Scott Pearson has been assigned to take down the most dangerous and elusive psychic criminals in the world. If that isn't enough of a challenge, he's also dealing with teammates who aren't thrilled to be outed to the rest of their colleagues as psychics, the hostility of the 'normals' on the other Alliance teams - including his ex, whose personal grudge against him is only trumped by her professional jealousy - and the unexpected appearance of a former enemy who makes him an offer he can't refuse. In the midst of an already chaotic situation, another old enemy surfaces, and this one could destroy everything Pearson has worked for...and everyone he loves. Region: USA:FL:Tampa The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Eric Bana

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ReeReevil — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 22:55:13 -0400

User name: ReeReevil Title: City of the Seerer Genre: Post Apocalypse/Sci Fi/Urban Fantasy Synopsis: Braelyn has spent most of her life living in the colonies. One of the only places untouched after the government collapse of 2026. But when her dad dies she has to move to the city with her mysterious godmother. A women Brae has never met. Brae is also a Seer, born with the gift to see into the future, and the souls of the dead walking the earth. Distinguished by a birthmark on her face and arms. Because seers are second class citizens, and often killed, most cover the marks, her godmother doesn't. Brae has to find a way to keep her and her godmother safe from the legion, the militia force owned by the cities richest family; not only because they are seers but because she runs an illegal fortune telling business in the abandon apartment next door. And Brae herself has become friends with an unsavory cast of Characters. The infamous glint dealer, Lucas and his mother Laverna, the self proclaimed Goddess of thieves. However when her godmothers friend Clara is killed by the legion Brae decides its time to be less passive. If the Seers want any rights or freedom they will need to fight for it, and in this fight its kill or be killed. Region: Wisconson:: Kenosha The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Katie Melua

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Septimus Pfluger — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 22:58:44 -0400

Username: Septimus Pfluger Title: The Two Taverns Genre: Sci-fi Synopsis: On an asteriod in some remote place, there is a trading post, where humans mix with alien cultures, and it has two bars. One bar is a relatively decent place - as far as bars go - and is thus known locally as the White Bar, but the other is the place where the lowlifes hang out, overseen by the leader of their gangs, Smug. This is the Black Bar. Smug is planning something. What, no one knows, but it can't be good. So meet Jim McLeod, engineer located at the trading post, who has had enough of the fall of the post into crime and drugs. He plans to find out exactly what Smug is up to, and stop him at all costs, along with his friends, Jensen, the hotrod pilot, Tom , another engineer, and Jack, proprietor of the White Bar. Region: Houston:Texas:USA MC's Actor: Hmm, probably someone like Matthew Lewis.

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BrigidGH — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 23:04:26 -0400

Okey dokes, I shall nominate my own. Because I'm awesome like that. User name: BrigidGH Title: Sweet Sorrow Genre: YA Fantasy Synopsis: Astrid Gray doesn’t want to wake up. Every night in her sleep, she leaves her physical body and finds herself in another dimension she calls the Mirror World––a universe where she can manipulate her surroundings at will. Her adventures seem harmless, until she turns fifteen … and then the Mirror World starts to change into a darker and more threatening place. Then Astrid meets a group of other teenagers called the Shadows, who teach her that the Mirror World is more dangerous than she ever imagined. Yet, the more she learns, the more she wants to help the Shadows gain back the lives they’ve lost. Xavier, Astrid’s seventeen-year-old brother, is determined to stay grounded in the regular world. Like his sister, he has the power to leave his physical body. After a traumatic experience in the Mirror World, he is terrified to return. But when Astrid starts to become more dangerously involved in the alternate reality, Xavier knows he has no choice but to follow. And while he’s there, he’ll also have to face the spirit whose life he may have ruined forever. The brother and sister soon find themselves trapped in an ongoing circle of deceit and revenge, where they don’t know which of the Shadows are friends and which are traitors. At any time, they could get trapped in the Mirror World forever. The only way to get out lies in the secret family history their parents have been keeping from them … but leaving would mean betraying the Shadows who need their help. Region: USA :: Massachusetts :: 5-College The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Errmmm. I can't think of anyone.

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mediarulesthepen — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 23:15:46 -0400

User name: mediarulesthepen Title: The Astronaut's Story Genre: "Realistic" Fiction/Science Fiction Synopsis: (This is a pretty basic plot synopsis so far, but I doubt it'll stray much further.) When the Astronaut is called to man a mission to Jupiter, he is forced to leave his wife and yet-to-be-born son. He departs with his wife in emotional turmoil. The trip goes from weeks to months to years, eventually without any contact from his family or friends. The Astronaut decides to put himself in cryogenic sleep, heartbroken and essentially alone. After years and years, the ship arrives at Jupiter to discover something that forever changes Earth. The Astronaut returns to Earth to find that life has gone downhill in his absence. His wife has left him, his son does not know who he is, and most of his family has died. He recieves threats against his life daily and people will not leave him alone. That is the Astronaut. This is his story. Region: USA:: Utah:: Salt Lake City The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Hmm...either Tom Hardy or Ewan McGregor.

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mediarulesthepen — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 23:18:42 -0400

Dammit, screwed something up in my synopsis. In that lonely sentence in the middle, it SHOULD read "After years and years, the ship arrives on Jupiter for them to discover remenents of an alien civilization. This forever changes everyone on Earth."

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Silhouette. — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 23:26:00 -0400

User name: Silhouette. Title: Mark of a Rebel Genre: Adventure / Fantasy? Synopsis: Cora Piper was born Branded, a small portion of the population who have natural markings and accompanying abilities. She and the others like her scramble for safety when the government makes even bearing these marks illegal. Together, they struggle to keep out of the eye of the public and with the decision between remaining in hiding and standing up for their rights to have rights. Region: USA :: Ohio :: Lake County The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Felicity Jones

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DaWaterRat — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 23:26:41 -0400

Joining the self Promotion: User name: DaWaterRat Title: Impulse Control Genre: Science Fiction (very, very soft) Synopsis: Jenna is good with electronics, always has been. And in the city of NeoAngeles, skills like Jenna's are in high demand, especially in street clinics like her mother's, where too many patients have cybernetic implants of questionable origin. One might even say that her understanding was psychic... if psychic abilities were able to affect inorganic systems. Certainly she had failed the test applied to all youth by the Guild when she was fourteen. Jenna was gifted, but not psychic. Until Kai nearly ran over a runaway android and brought it to her for repair, and her talent exploded into full Technopathy. Now on the run from the Guild, two warring Media syndicates, and a psychotic cult leader, Jenna must master her abilities as well as keep the secrets within the Android from getting her and her friends killed in the crossfire. Region: United States::Illinois::Chicago The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Grace Park, though, they'd have to age Jenna up a bit, since I see Jenna as about 19

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Catwoman1138 — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 23:26:59 -0400

User name: Catwoman1138 Title: Cut Time Genre: Mystery/Thriller/Suspense Synopsis: Fifteen girls enter a classical piano competition that is broadcast on the internet. The prize: $100, 000 and a chance to perform in front of thousands. Advancement is partly based on viewer votes and partly on adjudicator marks. What they don’t know going in is that the consequence for failing to advance is death. The girls are trapped in a deadly game for sadistic viewers and the only way out is to win. Secrets, paranoia, and less than fair tactics abound as each girl discovers exactly to what length she will go to emerge as the victor. Region: Canada::Ontario::Toronto The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Summer Glau

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cherry_chez — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 23:32:25 -0400

User name: Title: The Making of Amber Wright Genre: YA Horror Synopsis: A mysterious girl with no memories and only a restaurant badge with the name Amber wanders into town and is taken in by the town doctor. As her memories begin to return she starts to question what is real and whether these memories are even hers. This is made worse by the appearance of faceless ghosts and creatures intent on getting to her. When people start disappearing and only she can remember them, she starts to question "who exactly is Amber Wright?" Region: Australia :: Brisbane The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Elizabeth Gillies

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ryancapuano — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 23:32:57 -0400

Usernam: ryancapuano Title: Smokers Outside the Hospital Doors Genre: Literary Fiction Synopsis: Following the sudden death of his parents, twenty-five-year-old Ian puts his promising journalism career on hold to return home and help his college-bound sister Rachel look after their pre-adolescent brother Danny. Interpersonal tension mounts as Rachel struggles to put on a brave front in public and continue with her classes, desperately grasping at some sense of normalcy. Danny becomes withdrawn both in school and at home, and begins to lash out at those around him, seething with anger from his sudden loss. In dealing with the fallout and his siblings' ensuing emotional stresses, Ian must stifle his own grief for the sake of stability in what was once a happy household, the added pressure of which threatens his career and even his own well-being. Region: United States::Rhode Island The actor who would play the main character in a movie adaptation: Jamie Bell

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Lady Natasha — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 23:33:02 -0400

Self-nomination, but mark my words... I'll be stalking random not-nominated people to see if their synopsis is descriptive enough for me to find a suitable actor for... >.> ...had a tough enough time as it is finding a guy actor who could possibly get anything close to my MC's facial expressions. And oh was finding the right chin ever hard.... User name: Lady Natasha Title: The Rieye Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: In the year 2009, the Nethofelshi Asashi awoke from a century-long hibernation to find that his entire race was extinct and he was the sole heir to his father's billionaire estate and company. Full of shattered memories and empty of purpose in life, Asashi chose to simply become as human as possible and live off his father's money for the rest of his long, dreary life. For three years, he successfully avoided anything to do with the magic that was so carefully kept from humans. He avoided, ignored and disowned any magical creature, from the sly and cruel Vampires to the needy Nymphs. He never helped anyone, never hurt anyone, and overall did nothing but be a smiling billionaire for the public. Then, one summer day in Minnesota, Asashi's messed-up world turned around forever when out of the blue he decided to help a young lady in distress... a young Banshee, he soon discovered. Now the Banshee has given Asashi a blessing, a curse and a mission, all wrapped up in one Black Mirror... and the only way for Asashi to escape his burden is to use the Mirror to recreate the Rieye, a magical object of great power. The only problem? The Rieye is made of three things, including the Mirror... but Asashi has absolutely no idea what the other two things might possibly be. Accompanied only by his supposed ‘Guardian’—a half insane Vampire—Asashi must travel the world in search of the items that will complete the Rieye before the Mirror loses its strange power and takes his life as a substitute. On his journey, Asashi will see it all; jealous Nymphs, flirtatious Faeries, obsessive Fox Children, Blind Watchmen, desperate Sirens, delirious elementals, dramatic soulmates and much more. Can he find the Rieye before the Mirror runs out of power, or will his very soul be consumed by it? Region: USA :: Minnesota :: Rochester The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Not a personal fan of him, but I suppose Lucas Grabeel could pull it off... if he dyed his hair a deep red and got a bit more of a serious face, and wore contacts to make his eyes look twice as blue. And he'd have to really fluff his hair, because sometimes it just looks flat and Asashi's hair is NOT flat. And he'd have to form some quirks, but I suppose that comes with the 'actor' part. XD I'd only have issues with how not-serious-not-snobbish he looks, and Asashi is a real snob. XD Okay, I'll stop complaining now; he'd do in a jiffy.

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cherry_chez — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 23:33:11 -0400

whoops, username: cherry_chez

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cherry_chez — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 23:33:32 -0400

username: cherry_chez

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djtrousdale — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 23:49:46 -0400

Seconded! I would read this. :D

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lgoodwin80107 — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:03 -0400

My Self Nomination of my Novel ( Standing on my soapbox....) User name: lgoodwin80107 Title: Forsaken Truth Genre: Young Adult Paranormal Synopsis: A young adult paranormal fantasy about a girl who has been an outcast for as long as she could remember. Mia has always been the girl that everyone has forgotten. Always chosen last, and forever overlooked. She doesn't know who her family is as she has been raised by her "Aunt" since birth. And then on the summer of her sixteenth birthday, the ugly duckling is replaced with an enchanting and captivating young woman. But along with her outward changes comes inner changes as well that have created a hunger within her that she can't explain, and is afraid to face. Mia moves down a twisted path of self-discovery that she isn't sure of she is ready to face, and soon she will not have to face it alone. Ben, a new student in her school has every girl in school fighting for his attention. Ben befriends Mia, and promises that he can help her unravel the secrets of her past. Mia secretly wants Ben to be more than her friend even though he has many other more appealing choices. When she feels she is ready to take the next step, she is thrust into the cruelty of those she has trusted and cared for. She is torn between the magnetic charm of Ben and someone she has known her entire life. Will she make the right decision? Region: Mountain States...AKA Colorado The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I could picture Emma Watson playing the role.....I dare to dream..... Thanks!

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Hope_Lee — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:17:58 -0400

User name: Hope_Lee Title: Make the Stars Move Genre: Fantasy/Adventure Synopsis: Six hundred years ago, in order to make their conquest of the known world easier, a group known as the Keri trapped the magical forces of the world, making magic impossible to use. Now, trying to throw off their rule, Tapao, a young historian from the island country of Peya, seeks the help of King Morgan to destroy the spheres and bring magic back into the world. However, over the course of their travels, they learn there's more to their world than they could have ever imagined. Meanwhile, Morgan wrestles with his people's desire for democracy and whether or not civil war is worth his title. Region: Collin County, Texas/Dallas, Texas The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: For King Morgan, Tilda Swinton (she's girl disguised as a man, to make that choice make sense). Don't have one picked for Tapao, but someone of Austronesian decent would be preferable.

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Miriya — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:27:37 -0400

User name: Miriya Title: Love for Jack Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Synopsis: ‘My name is Edmund Fellowes… …and I killed Jack.’ Edmund has the looks, the job, the car, the house, the beautiful wife, but when this high-profile criminal lawyer becomes involved in a case that draws striking parallels to his own past, it forces him to call to question the very depths of himself while it threatens everything he holds dear, including the personally hallowed and idolized memory of Jacob ‘Jack’ Norman… the man of his youth that he loved and loves still, above all else. Region: Canada :: British Columbia :: Victoria The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I really don't know... uhm... Patrick Wilson, I guess (Really, I just picked the first name that came to mind!).

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MrHeywire — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:30:05 -0400

User name: MrHeywire Title: The Wonder Room Genre: Literary Fiction Synopsis: In the 1940's, Annie is a strange woman who has an obsession with time travel and wants to spend an eternity exploring the far reaches of time. A deal with the devil looks like it will make her dreams a reality. But, of course, there's a catch. In the 1970's, Fletcher is a lonely child whose only friend is a stray dog. When the dog is caught in a house fire, Fletcher goes in to save it, only to need to be saved himself. After his rescue, he becomes strangely disturbed. In 2009, Andrew meets an old homeless man who seems completely insane, but the things he says seems to make more sense than they should. The friendship that forms between the two leads Andrew closer towards understanding more about the nature of his existence. Told in the three above threads, this is the story of an eternal soul that enters a new body when the person dies. Each person the soul possesses is strangely drawn to The Wonder Room. Inside, the soul is temporarily freed from the body and its host fully understands their existence in a moment of ecstasy before dying and the soul is thrust through time and space into another body. Fletcher, however, accidentally breaks the cycle by being rescued from The Wonder Room before dying when he is a child and so spends the rest of his life understanding his existence, though it makes him sound deranged to everyone until he meets Andrew, his previous incarnation. And so, a battle with fate begins. Region: Adelaide, Australia The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Emily Browning as Annie, Max Records as the young Fletcher, and Zach Braff as Andrew.

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KittyKow — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:32:19 -0400

User name: KittyKow Title: Mourning Monday Genre: Adventure Synopsis: He's not going to get any place in life, not with this name like Monday and how much he's bullied by his older brother (and his parents never notice and their nanny is on his brother's side, too.) He's sure of it--sure as hell. Until, of course, he's convinced otherwise by a little dirt-covered homeless kid named Eric: it's then that he decides he's going to turn his stupid little life around. And so he does the only thing he can possibly think of, and makes his life into an adventure, on the advice of--you guessed it--his new friend Eric: Step one: Fake your own death. Step two: Run away. Step three: Convince someone else with an equally shitty life to do the same. Step four: Travel around the world and become a famous magician--wait a second. Since when did he start listening to that homeless little kid? Damn it. Region: USA :: California :: Riverside County The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: (Don't know. A blonde teenager D:)

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Shadowed_Rainbow — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:42:35 -0400

User name: Shadowed_Rainbow Title: Reaper Genre: Comedy/Religious Synopsis: If approached by a random stranger and given the option to become a Grim Reaper, to hold the power of death in your hands and live forever in the afterlife, would you accept? That's the option given to four different people by the quirky and eccentric Death, when Reaping Day is approaching and all of Death's usual Reapers take vacation time for the century. Each person is given Up to two weeks from when Death attaches to them, and 48 hours from when Death gives them the option to decide. 'Yes' means an eternal and depressing life harvesting souls with 'roommates' that you can't move away from. 'No' means the punishment of a life time, be that the destruction of your career and family, eternal suffering in Hell, or other more dastardly plots. The choice is theirs, but the clock is always ticking... Region: USA: Hawaii The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Well, being that Death is made of butterflies, no one.

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Lady Natasha — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:44:14 -0400

Oooh! Found a great one. <3 We can nominate unlimited ones (within reason), right? Here it goes. User name: Ender Delphiki Title: Apathy Academy: Red Team Genre: All Ages Synopsis: ((I think it has one or two grammar errors, but boy does it sound awesome!)) Aspen Elliot doesn't make the smartest decisions and so she isn't surprised when her parents drop her off at a boarding school in the middle of nowhere. She crossed a line and she knows it. She finds herself here at Apathy Academy, an elite, highly competitive school where ironically no one can be seen as Apathetic. Students here spend their time in one large network in a Massively Multiplayer, Real Time Strategy game and everyone is assigned a team based on personality. The Purples are offensive- they can't lose, even if that means cheating a little. The Greens are misbehaved, and causing trouble tends to be more fun than the game itself. The Blues are more on the defensive- they'd prefer an ally team to win, and they're happy with losing if their rival team Silver also loses. Silvers like to look for loopholes in the rules and win the creative way. Golds are the type that never win since they're focusing on their schoolwork and prefer to get real. Aspen is assigned Brown, those people who are here voluntarily because they like it here. They seem to be the friendliest and most outgoing, and to a obsessive-compulsive, reserved Aspen, this is the last place she belongs. But Aspen doesn't belong with the Browns. Or the Greens. She isn't a Gold or a Silver or a Purple or a Blue. There is one other team. As it turns out, this team, undefeated and outlandishly skilled and invisible to the real world, is the reason why this school got its name, Apathy Academy. Somehow, this school is going to teach Aspen how to make smarter decisions. Region: USA :: Colorado :: Boulder The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Okay. I don't blame the author if they decide to smack me for this, but I really pictured the main character as someone very similar to Nicola Peltz. Hmm, she might be a bit old for the role now..... but! She'd do in a jiffy. I shall be stalking this book. o.o

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London — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:48:35 -0400

User name: London Title: Influence Genre: Mystery, Thriller, & Suspense Synopsis: Autumn 1924. Betty Barker, a one-legged fortune teller, is tired of being the tattooed lady with the obviously fake beard in a second-rate traveling freak show. So when her father, Jamie, a double amputee and lifelong carnie and con man, suggests leaving the road and setting down roots permanently, Betty jumps at the chance to try her hand at a normal life. Together with Betty's boyfriend, Lyle, and Lyle's dearest friend and Betty's hated rival, Max, the Barkers set about running a bed and breakfast in small town Texas. Unbeknownst to Betty, however, the bed and breakfast is only intended to be a front for a more sinister plan of Jamie's. Before she knows it, Betty is deeply involved in multiple murders, obstructing missing persons investigations, and fencing more stolen goods than she knows what to do with, all while trying to quell the rising tension that threatens the fragile peace forged between the conspirators. Region: USA :: Iowa :: Iowa City The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Not really sold on any one person. The possibilities include Gillian Anderson, Kate Winslet, Kelly Macdonald, Natalie Portman, or Olivia Wilde.

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RoraWarriorPrincess — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:51:52 -0400

Yep. Shameless self-promotion. Why not? It would be kind of awesome to have a cover. User name: RoraWarriorPrincess Title: Fires in the Forge Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: A war has begun. Franziska Volkov and Spyridon Beckenbauer have one very important task to do: Spread the word of the wrongful imprisonment of their friends, who have been arrested on charges of treason by the malicious queen Damia del Corvida and her high councilor, Malena Demir. To complete this task, they'll need to travel far and wide, to countries people haven't dared cross into in centuries, to places full of both good and bad memories...and all the while evade the soldiers who would love nothing more to capture them. Meanwhile, their friends are trapped within the dungeons of Damia's castle, knowing that only death awaits them, and knowing that they have precious little time left. Escape is nigh impossible, and even if they can escape, all that awaits them is a kingdom that thinks them criminals. Only two choices remain: Wait to die, or go down fighting. Is there time enough to start a revolution? Region: USA :: Virginia :: Fredericksburg The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Oh, wow. You know, I never thought about that, possibly because it was a sort of ensemble cast. However, this book focuses primarily on the travels of Spyridon and Franziska, so...I think Kristanna Loken for Franziska, and Channing Tatum for Spyridon.

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Vendaaik — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:52:08 -0400

Hmkay, why not? |D User name: Vendaaik Title: The Adventures of Fluff-sheepeh Snugglekins Genre: Humour Synopsis: Once upon a time an evil sheep met a cranky old goat. Despite the many things they had in common, like their intention to take over the world or the fact they both live in the minds of two innocent humans, they did not like each other. The host of the goat Jael, known as Shoe, was fond of the fluffiness of the sheep and let no chance go by without clinging to it. Of course, the goat was offended. Who wouldn't be when the person you've been torturing for years suddenly decided to like someone else over you? But as he neared Sheepeh to attack her, he found that she was in many ways his superior. Accepting he could never beat her, he became her apprentice to learn the true ways of evil. Thus they teamed up in their quest for world and hostdomination. These are their stories. Region: Europe :: Holland & Belgium The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Ehm. Oh! There is a Merino sheep that is called Shrek. He looks pretty awesome. Sheepeh is a Merino, so that part is correct. She's black, though. But that's a detail.

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Willowcloud — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:55:19 -0400

User name: Willowcloud Title: Staricases Genre: Fantasy with touches of Horror. Synopsis: The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Twin sisters Kiara and Chanelle have just moved to a town four hundred miles away from their former city. The places are different, the attractions are different, and the schools are different. Everything appears to be going perfectly fine until they befriend Lillian, a dark friend with some secrets. Caught in between Lillian and friends of their dead mother, the twins have to decide whether to abandon their past and embrace Lillian's dark rituals, or whether to adopt the cultures and powers of their maternal side. Throughout the story, the twins have to decide for themselves - are the ancient Norse myths really true, or are they just that - myths? Region: Southern California with a focus on a north Europe setting.

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brightshadowsky — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:55:23 -0400

User name: brightshadowsky Title: Echo's Call Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Nur always felt she had it lucky. Not all those who found themselves without parents grew up in an orphanage as safe as hers had been. Fewer still would discover a stable life as an apprentice to a decent human being. Nur was happy in her corner of the bakery, lost in the rhythmic process of kneading dough and never having to say more than a few words to anyone. Somewhere deep inside her she suspected that it could never last - that something would destroy her idea of an idyllic and predictable life. That it finally happened was not surprising. That she had a history that she was unaware of was not surprising. What she didn't expect was how hard it could be to survive, politically and literally, once you suddenly became someone... Chand and Lu have the near impossible task of stabilizing a country that will soon be left without a royal heir. With recent war a memory that is still healing in the minds and hearts of the people, only a legitimate claim to the throne has any hope of keeping the love and faith of the populace. If a true heir doesn't exist, they will have to create one so convincing that even the new royal has complete faith in their identity. Of course, all the belief in the world cannot make a person a good ruler, or make them able to withstand the deep-rooted schemes and manipulations of the Court, or give them the ability to evade an assassin plot... Region: USA::Oregon::Lincoln County The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: best pick right now: Keisha Castle-Hughes. This is too cool not to try for, so i'll suck it up and nominate myself. ^_^

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Malkon — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:58:30 -0400

User name: Malkon Title: Tales of Ungdar: The Assassin, The Boy, and The Vision Genre: Fantasy/Sci Fi Synopsis: Rez Tsega is an assassin for hire. Cold and uncaring to everyone, the lone wolf sets out to the moon of Malkon for another standard job. Upon arrival in the capital city of Zirconais, Rez accidentally becomes entangled in a kidnapping plot and ends up with the possession of a mysterious boy, Sota. After several attempts to give the boy to proper authorities, Rez comes to the realization that he has a bounty on his head from the same mobster group which attempted to kidnap Sota. He also finds out the group has monetary influence in Malkon's Government. Seeing no alternative, Rez flees Zirconais into the desert wastelands of Malkon in order to lay low and find a way to ditch the boy and get out of his nightmare. Iora Ar'Tu is a Rogan Gatherer/Warrior (an alien species introduced in the last novel consisting of green, beast-like humanoids) on a newly established settlement on Malkon. She is a self-proclaimed prophet as she has strange and unexplained visions. Most in her village consider her crazy and do not take her visions seriously. One day Iora's vision feels so real that it compels her to leave her village in order to try to stop the impending doom she fears is coming. Along the way, Iora runs into a girl, Coura Nes, who is traveling to Zirconais in order to search for her missing brother. The pair travel to solve their individual mysteries with firm resolve. The sequel to the unpublished (last year NaNoWriMo winner) novel Tales of Ungdar: Prophecy of the Eldests, takes place 1000 years after the first novel. Through the perspectives of different characters, the story will take readers on an unforgettable journey filled with danger, romance, action, mystery, and conspiracy. What awaits the characters and readers at the end will leave them on the edge of their seat in this epic adventure. Region: Salem, Oregon The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: For Rez I see Christian Bale playing him, Iora would be tricky as it would make sense for her to be graphically designed, but she could be voiced by Claire Danes (probably a little similar physically as well), for Sota I would think the kid would be the original actor who played Elliot in ET (not now, but back then), and for Coura probably the girl from Kick-Ass.

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eritela — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:58:39 -0400

User name: eritela Title: Remnants of Shadow Genre: Fantasy/Young Adult Synopsis: On Li'et, humans have the ability to manipulate the elements around them. There are six elements: Rock, Water, Wind, Life, Light, and Shadow. Light is considered a holy element, a blessing on humans by one of the divine. Those with the Light element are thought to be chosen by the goddess to purge evil from everywhere they go, creating a perfect world. If Light is considered holy and gifted by the Fair Goddess Eritela, where does that leave Shadow users? -=-=-=-=-=-=- (A teenage Shadow user finds himself unexpectedly, and somewhat unwillingly, caught up in the largest conflict his world has seen in centuries, one that could be resolved in only two ways: the total elimination of the Shadow, or the defeat of the Light.) Region: USA :: Oregon :: Portland The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Hmm.. Dakota Goyo? Chandler Canterbury? Asa Butterfield? I'm just looking at lists of people. I don't actually know of any young actors. My actor knowledge pretty much starts and ends with Lord of the Rings.

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AvatarSatsuki — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 01:00:07 -0400

User name: AvatarSatsuki Title: Forever and a Day Genre: Supernatural Romance/Drama Synopsis: It's been eight years since Caleb left Argentem and everything has tried their best to move on. Will they be able to keep Kari safe when Requiem Inc. strikes a second time? Region: USA :: North Carolina :: Raleigh-Durham The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Character: Hayden Langford / Actor: Steven Strait

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Kay Proctor — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 01:00:20 -0400

User name: Kay Proctor Title: Bounty Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Sharra Tavo is an aging monster hunter who finds an important family secret. Now she is charged with finding her grandmother's research and the secret of immortality while dodging the worst of the world's monsters and human thieves. Region: USA::Florida::Ft. Lauderdale The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Milla Jovovich

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wayward — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 01:19:07 -0400

USERNAME: wayward TITLE: Arcanum GENRE: Literary Fiction SYNOPSIS: A spin on the tragic myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, the novel follows Teddy Crowe, a struggling writer visiting New York City during the summer of 1949. After spending time with an old war buddy, Virgil Mackenzie, Teddy is quickly caught up in the glamor and complexities of the wealthy Mackenzie family who have more skeletons stuffed in their closet than most people have clothing. In the middle of it all there is Grace, the self-proclaimed black sheep and notoriously odd socialite. Their whirlwind romance and promised break for freedom ends abruptly when her already fragile psyche is shattered by an attempted rape. Grace’s subsequent schizophrenic collapse signals the end of them both and Teddy is forced to choose between moving on and remaining caught up in the past. REGION: USA :: Utah :: Utah County THE ACTOR WHO WOULD PLAY YOUR MC IN THE MOVIE ADAPTION: Ryan Gosling. As there are technically two main characters, the other would be Carey Mulligan.

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ChampWinters — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 01:29:40 -0400

*whistle* I'm a little jealous of some of these novels! Anyway, one more shameless self promotion to the list. User name: ChampWinters Title: The D'ohtropolis Chronicles Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: In the year 2051, ex-mad scientist Ian Monrow is starting to move up in the world. Several amazing new inventions have succeeded and brought him considerable profit. But when he moves to Upper D'ohtropolis, his life starts turning upside down. His mind is slowly flooded with visions of a past life he had forgotten, and of people he believed to be dead. As he tries to uncover the past, a dark threat starts to come into power. Without the city's superhero around any longer to defend them, the people of Upper D'ohtropolis begin to panic. It is an uprising that could change everything Ian thought he knew about himself, and his family. Region: USA :: Michigan :: Detroit The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: David Thewlis

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summend — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 03:53:00 -0400

I'll just join in the fun of self-promotion! User name: summend Title: Armistice Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: King Armis of the Northern and King Tice of the Southern Empire have never really liked each other. Now, after decades of half-hearted warring and battles, they have finally agreed on an armistice – only to enrage each other enough to revoke it and proclaim another war at their very first diplomatic meeting. Roland van Sangue, not-so-loyal Southern Knight, decides he's had enough of the kings' stupidity. His plan is to end the fighting by stealing a valuable artifact from Tice' treasury and taking it to King Armis as an offer of peace. With the more or less voluntary help of one of the Empire's most famous mounts, a flying ray, what can go wrong? The answer is: everything. Region: Europe :: Austria The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Chris Hemsworth

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BuddhistOnABus — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 04:39:03 -0400

User name: BuddhistOnABus Title: Standing On The Shore Genre: Mainstream / Literary Fiction (depends how it turns out!) Synopsis: Eden never felt comfortable living in the compounds, so when she fled and joined a community of outsiders she thought she was finally safe. That is, until Sierra arrived. With her position challenged, Eden must reconcile herself with her own past, whilst trying to discover the real motives behind Sierra's escape from the compounds. As the two young women deal with their personal struggles, a bigger threat looms on the horizon: a storm is coming, unlike no other they have had to face. The community must work together now if they are to survive. Can the two young women put their differences aside and overcome their individual struggles in order to save those around them? Region: Europe - Scotland - Falkirk The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Eden: Carey Mulligan; Sierra: Bonnie Wright

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AnnEliseMonte — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 04:46:36 -0400

User name: AnnEliseMonte Title: Deathwitch Genre: Horror/Supernatural Synopsis: Gwen Parker is a cheerleader who researches the occult in her spare time, especially enthralled by stories of the living dead. But that’s all they are: stories. Or so she thought. When members of her cheer squad begin suffering mysterious injuries and rumors circulate of the dead rising from their graves, Gwen realizes those tales of zombies and liches and sentient dead with their own agendas are very much real… and they’ll stop at nothing to protect their secrets. Region: Australia :: Melbourne The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: a younger version of Kate Beckinsale, "Underworld"-esque appearance for Gwen as a revenant, but some fake tan and blonde hair dye will be needed for Gwen as a human at the beginning.

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Chillibean — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 06:07:39 -0400

User name: Chillibean Title: The Lying Division Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Sixteen year old Klyte is the reluctant new recruit of the Lying Division. They're supposed to keep the peasants content by twisting the truth, but it's not that simple. Visere says everything they do is legal, but Visere’s a Liar. And a killer. Within days, Klyte sees just how good the Liars are at their job. The King rules with an iron fist, and everyone who opposes him are 'persuaded' otherwise. Any whisper of rebellion results in a mass interrogation. Any vigilantes looking for a revolt are supposed to be stamped out. But they aren't. And they will kill for freedom. Then Klyte finds that his worst fear shouldn't be the vigilantes or their assassinations. It shouldn't even be the King. It should be the person right under his nose, smiling that knowing smile and twirling a knife behind his back. Region: Australia - Sydney The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Klyte as David Lambert, and Visere as Hayden Christensen

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Zuby — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 07:50:23 -0400

User name: Zuby Title: Breach Genre: Science Fiction (?) Synopsis: When psionic powers began to manifest in certain areas of the world, the human race responded in the usual way. Segregation. Voluntarily, the psionics moved to the previously undiscovered island state Breach, a near paradise ruled by the Council and under the shadow of the mysterious Reality Conclave. 13 year-old Adam arrives on Breach after his father reluctantly sought out help from Breach to deal with his son’s difference. Completely alone, with only his assigned ‘sister’ Brooke and his dog Jaggers to depend on, Adam must find his place in a world he knows nothing about. Meanwhile, Lincoln Crowley watches his friends slip further along the path to destruction, trying desperately to find a way to help Strangways avoid his summons to trial by the Reality Conclave. His father, Councillor Lovejoy Crowley, is charged with keeping the peace on Breach, reporting directly to Conclave Member Darius, the man assigned to try Strangways for his malfeasances. But the hardest task of all falls to Kainene, assigned diplomat for Breach, who must convince the United Nations to set aside their fear and accept Breach and its population. When she discovers the true purpose of the Reality Conclave, her difficult task becomes nearly impossible. Region: Australia: Adelaide The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Max Records as Adam Tim Pocock as Crowley Aisha Taylor as Kainene David Tennant as Lovejoy

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WordsToSay — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 09:00:08 -0400

User name: WordsToSay Title: Breaking Kayla Genre: YA Fiction/Drama Synopsis: A closeted transgender boy, Cameron, decides that it's time he broke the mask everyone sees, and go to prom presenting as male. Breaking Kayla follows him in the month before the dance, as his life and relationships change while he reveals his true identity. Region: USA - Michigan The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Karen Gillan

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phineas.riley — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 09:48:29 -0400

Username: phineas.riley Title: Crucible: The Seven Crystals Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: On the planet Eris, a young healer by the name of Hayden Thor discovers his role in the effort to stop the power-hungry Praedictians from wiping out nonbelievers all across the world when the messenger archangel, Nyxaius, tumbles down, wounded, onto his doorstep. After nursing the archangel back to health, Hayden teams up with the messenger to find six others who have also been chosen to maintain balance on Eris. In his quest, Hayden delves into the past to find out just how he was created - because he soon learns that he isn't an average Erisian. Fueled by determination - as well as a tremendous urge to protect Erisians everywhere - Hayden begins a journey to take down the Praedictians, who have just succeeded in creating and controlling their own powerful deity. Region: USA::Georgia::Atlanta The Actor who would play your main character: Probably Mitch Hewer or Alex Pettyfer.

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Taekwondodo — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:06:12 -0400

User name: Taekwondodo Title: Lifelines Genre: Fiction Synopsis: "My father always said I was an old soul, it was just one of his many sayings so it was a real surprise to find out he was right." After waking from a coma, artist Amy Monrow is trying to get her life back to normal with her family. Bills have to be paid, children have to be fed and clothed and the question of why she can now see people where there are none has to be answered. Finding more answers than she bargained for she is forced to go on the run from the attentions of the eerie Watchers. Soon she will have to make the biggest decision of her life, the choice between her family and, possibly, her very soul. One thing she does know. She won't give them up easily. Region: Europe :: Scotland :: Edinburgh The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Kate Hudson

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knittingkneedle — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:16:05 -0400

User name: kittingkneedle Title: The Sandwich Technique Genre: Mainstream Synopsis: Above a Burger King in South London, The Lewisham School of Language welcomes a new class of students wishing to learn English as a second language. Meet Raj Puri, a twenty nine year old Pakistani- born and proud first generation British Citizen . He loves fish and chips, football, Princess Diana and his dream is to meet Ian Beale from EastEnders. On the plus side the class he teaches is dirt cheap but apparently, when it comes to basic conversational English, you really do get what you pay for. The Students, including a Korean divorcee, a cantankerous seventy five year old Polish builder, an African refugee and a glamorous mail order bride all have their different reasons for studying English;and indeed vastly different reasons for leaving their homeland but they are all the same in their isolation from the country they inhabit- hindered and hidden behind that very large barrier of language. And then there's Heather, the best student in the class- which is unsurprising given that she was born in Ealing and has a C in english literature at A'level. A lonely college drop out and failed writer, she joined the school,posing as a foreign language student, just because she's never been the best--or even good-- at anything before. Raj's methods are unorthodox, his pronunciation and grasp of basic grammar is poor but over ten week's through terribly written essays and an overdose of British soap operas both the students and Raj learn something--if not how to pass their end of year exams-- about struggles that transcend language, about prejudice, friendship and what it means to be a citizen of the world. Region: UK: England : Bristol The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Raza Jaffrey for Raj, Zawe Ashton plus a few extra pounds for Heather. Yeah I'm working with the BIG names

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knittingkneedle — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:25:27 -0400

whoops Region: Europe::England:: Bristol and Bath

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keithisgood — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:31:42 -0400

User name: keithisgood Title: Dumb Dicks and the Cheesy Wiener King Genre: Thriller, Mystery and Suspense Synopsis: Ralph Farelly--The Cheesy Wiener King--was 37 hot dogs into a championship run when he keeled over. The cops and coroner agree: years as a professional gurgitaor and 40 extra pounds conspired to arrest poor Ralph's heart before he could reclaim his Cheesy Wiener crown. His widow Fran is dead certain something more nefarious is afoot. Enter the Bakersville Irregulars--three feckless mystery writers famous for breaking out of prison via exploding toilet to foil an insane book publisher. Reluctant as they are to again delve into Bakersville's underbelly, Fran's persistence (and $25,000 life insurance check) draw them into a bizarre investigation of cheese-filled hot dogs, born-again bookies and murder. Region: USA :: Ohio :: Cincinnati The actors who would play your main characters in the movie adaptation: Aasif Mandvi, Hugh Dancy and Bobby Moynihan

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robinr515 — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:54:17 -0400

User name: robinr515 Title: Forging a New Trail Genre: Historical Fiction Synopsis: In early 1841, eccentric plantation owner Charles Congdon sells his holdings and frees all 107 of his slaves, so he and his young daughter, Myra can have a new begining in Oregon Territory. With the prospect of even greater freedom and the ability to own their own land, nearly a third of Congdon's former slaves join him for the cross country journey. The nuisance of traveling from Richmond, Virginia to Independence, Missouri finally behind them, Congdon and his party get a late start on travelling the newly cut Oregon Trail. Several catastrophies, both small and large, set the party even further behind schedule. Realistic enough to know the folly of continuing the journey through the Rockies in midwinter, they decide to spend the winter in the vicinity of Fort Hall, Idaho. Falling ill that winter, and dying shortly thereafter, Charles has left his thirteen-year-old daughter with the responsibility of not only taking care of herself, but his large estate and also the welfare of their good friends and former slaves. Never actually making it to Oregon Territory, Myra still perserveres, she and her good friends and new family claiming homesteads in unsettled western part of Dakota Territory, which would years later become known as Montana. Region: Arizona: Elsewhere The actor who would play the main character in the movie adaptation: An until now unknown young teenage girl who would become rediculously famous because of this novel/movie.

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panickedfish — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:07:55 -0400

Username: Panickedfish Title: A Quest for Cloudy Skies Genre: Adventure Synopsis: Vienna Thompson is well-known and respected in the world of archaeological discovery. Still but a teenager, she has several important discoveries to her name, and the story of how she went from humble roots to the best in the field is something of a legend. Currently based in Australia, she spends a lot of time in the foothills of the Blue Mountains, searching for clues to the past. A few years have passed since her biggest discovery to date—the existence of a civilization previously unknown to modern scholars. Today, consumed by her research with uncommon dedication, she hasn’t been in the public eye for a while. Asha, a spunky 15-year-old high school student, idolizes Vienna. She has always dreamed of being a famous archaeologist. Since childhood, she has had an obsession with unearthing treasure. Beginning in her back yard, Asha has now finally moved on to an internship at a Native American site in a local provincial park. She might think of this as her ‘big break’, but Asha is about to learn a sinister secret that has implications which extend far beyond the earth beneath her feet. Meanwhile, on a grand scale, something is not right. The three layered realms, once so carefully stacked upon one another, are shifting. And it’s all because of the existence of a fourth realm, deep beneath the underworld. This hidden realm is moving, interfering with the precarious balance of the other realms. As the surface of the main world shifts and crumbles away to emptiness, panicked people are turning their attention to the skies. In the midst of wars fought over contested air space and sky bandits ransacking large air ships, Vienna goes missing. Convinced that Vienna’s research has some correlation to what has been happening and that she knows something important, Asha recognises this as her chance to make history. Her adventure will take her through the underworld and into the hidden realm, culminating into a trip up to the sky and the knowledge of a terrible secret. What happens will change the world forever; the only question is whether there be anything left of the world after the fact. Will this modern civilization in an alternate universe crumble into nothing more than artifacts in the dust for future archaeologists to unearth? Region: Canada :: Ontario :: Toronto The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: well, ideally it would be adapted into an anime, so I don't know.

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Anima — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:15:38 -0400

User name: Anima Title: The Greatest Heist in History Genre: Urban Fantasy Synopsis: Valencia Lockhart's friend Alexia is killed in a random act of violence. In the aftermath, she meets more of Alexia's friends, and over the course of six months they become a tight knit group, bound together by common tragedy. Now that Alexia is gone, however, Valencia begins to uncover some disturbing secrets about Alexia, about her new friends, and about the city itself. There exists an underground network of mercenaries, buying and selling illegal skills and services, and they are all much more involved than they could know. A cult within the city is seeking out the thirteen god-gems, perfect jewels that harbour the powers of the gods, and the cult is trying to use them to summon something very, very evil. The mercenaries find out, and they resolve to steal these thirteen gems first, with a bit of help from certain individuals who can channel the gems' powers. Region: Canada :: Ontario :: Ottawa The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: She needs a redheaded actress. I could see Emma Stone in the lead role, methinks.

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Acile — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:21:15 -0400

Username: Acile Title: Crow City Genre: Literary Fiction Synopsis: What happens when a lonely Philosophy student whose disillusioned world view sends him into regular fits of cynicism meets a man who wants to be the prettiest face in town? They make a deal to reintroduce said philosophy student into society. What follows is a whirlwind of coffee shop pranks, night clubs, sparkle, glitter and discussions about the very nature of mankind. But Sam doesn't take it well at all. Memories from the one girl he wanted to forget come to the surface. He sees her in the wooden figurine of a Japanese cat, sees himself in the crows on the rooftops, wishing for black wings to carry him away... Will he survive in the big city? Or will he succumb to the desire of letting himself fall -- and testing if he can really grow wings? Region: Europe :: Austria The actors who would play your main characters in the movie adaptation: No idea, don't ask!

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JDDodds — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:21:46 -0400

User name: JDDodds Title: The Walking Shadow Genre: Paranormal Romance Synopsis: "Trust no one. Always keep a gun at your side and sleep with one eye open. You never know what's coming after you." The eighth vampire/human hybrid, Octavia Knox, has had those words drilled into her head ever since she can remember. Her adoptive father, Carter, made sure of that before he disappeared some ten years ago. She now makes her living as a bartender at an off-the-strip dive in The City of Sin. She has a dog named Murray, and a one bedroom apartment with the dumpsters for a view, as quiet and normal a life as she can make. Aside from her occasionally liquid diet and her ability to manipulate the human mind, there’s not much about her that would suggest she is different at all - until her vampire father, Danny, comes to claim her. Soon after, she learns she must undergo a painstaking transformation called "The Switch," and the underground war that has been brewing for the last two decades was started for reasons that have everything to do with Octavia, the same war that threatens to wipe mankind off the face of the planet . . . . . . For Quinn Hudson, the fifth hybrid, hunting Ghouls and chasing tail is all he knows. As the key player in The Trinity of Time, he represents "the present" to his sister's "foresight," and his brother's "hindsight." Based on a prophesy made hundreds of years ago, he and Octavia must take down the Dark Witch together as a unit. But how do you work with someone who's used to working alone, who trusts no one, who refuses to help at all? Can he thaw Octavia's cold heart in time to rid the Dark Witch from this Realm forever? Region: USA - Maryland The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: For Octavia: Olivia Wilde For Quinn: Jensen Ackles.

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snowflakie06 — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:40:38 -0400

User name: snowflakie06 Title: Running With Fairies Genre: YA Fantasy Synopsis: For over seventeen years, Emily Gardner has been able to see fairies. She has made friends with them, played with them, learned their language, and even gone to therapy to "quell those childish notions." Two weeks away from her eighteenth birthday, Emily's learned she's going to lose the sight. Now she has to make sure she saves her friends from an enemy she can't quite see before she has to say goodbye. Region: USA :: New Jersey :: Northeast The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Molly C. Quinn

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TheOneBlueGecko — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:00:29 -0400

User name: TheOneBlueGecko Title: New Californialand Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Two thousand years in the future the human population has been devastated by plagues and disasters, yet human kind survives. In New Californialand small kingdoms have grown, fueled by a desire for protection from a new threat - that of the magical creatures. Fairies, trolls, giants, sprites..., all sorts of creatures that long hibernated as humans covered the planet, have awaken yet again. When the old king dies his son brings a new set of laws and three female knights find themselves exiled for speaking their minds. They discover a world outside their walls full of magic and meet creatures unlike the threat they grew up to fear. Roaming the land the exiled knights work for what pay they can find and discover a threat to to all the living things in their land humans and magical creatures alike. Can they save the world from a sorceress who is determined to bring the past crashing into their present or will their reality by altered forever? Region:USA::California::Orange County South The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Alex Kingston when she was a little bit younger.

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CeeCee — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:02:07 -0400

User name: CeeCee Title: What the Water Knew Genre: Lit. Fic Synopsis: Ten years ago, Josh left his fiance, Medea, to raise the child he had with another woman. Now he's getting a divorce, and decides to spend his summer in New York, where Medea now lives as a poet. She wrote her breakthrough collection after Josh left her, while she was finishing her PhD. Josh wants to make things right, but she has a secret that's made her colder and more bitter than he ever expected. Region: Chicago, IL The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Female: Charlotte Gainsbourg, Male: Paul Schneider

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emmari — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:08:38 -0400

User name: Emmari Title: The Last Twelve Weeks Genre: Literary Fiction Synopsis: Brian Alexis isn't having a good go of it. First, he's fired from his awful job as the office snitch and then when he calls home to tell his parents the bad news, his dad says he's only got three months to live. Not of cancer, or hepatitis, or diabetes. In fact, Grover Alexis is the healthiest person his son Brian knows. But according to Grover, God came to him in a dream to say that he's going to die on October 21st at 10 PM. Having been born into a family of staunch ignostics, this throws Brian for a loop. But having nothing to do but collect unemployment, and at the behest of his mother, Brian goes on a cross-country drive with his father, the old family dog Muncher, and an RV almost too heavy for their van to pull. But, having lived his life according to the law of the jungle, Brian isn't prepared for the rules of the road. Region: USA: Maryland The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Ewan McGregor

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smoshea — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:10:14 -0400

User name: smoshea Title: "The Great Molly Worthington And The Good Ship Adventure" Genre: Adventure Synopsis: All Molly Worthington had wanted was to be a decorated officer in the Imperial Navy. But the Navy doesn't take girls, so she became a famous adventurer instead, battling sea monsters and pirates alike as she extends her map inch by inch. Stuck at home caring for his ailing mother, Aaron Porter thrived on the colorful tales of the Good Ship Adventure and her famous captain. He had even once dreamed of being a man like Worthington. At last free of familial obligation, he manages to secure a position on the ship as deckhand/cabin boy. But life on the High Seas isn't quite what he expected, and Miss Captain Worthington isn't quite the "man" he had idolized. Region: USA::Pennsylvania::Elsewhere (Alternately, Philadelphia. I'm kind of on the border of the two) The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I HAVE NO IDEA. Molly Worthington needs to be somebody early 20s, auburn hair, athletic build, not too "pretty" and also not super pale, since she spends lots of time in the sun. (The closest I could find was Bryce Dallas Howard, who would need to be less pretty and more athletic, and possibly Rose Leslie once she's finished prepping for Ygritte in Game of Thrones.) Aaron is pretty normal looking, so any brown haired 16-18 year old boy would work.

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amino — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:30:52 -0400

User name: amino Title: The Blood Feud Genre: Family saga (insanity, romance, mystery, humor) Synopsis:The Lundquists and Martins have been feuding for centuries. This is strange, considering the founders of the respective families were best friends. What no one alive knows is that the entire blood feud is a sham: concocted to keep the Martins and Lundquists in power, fame, and fortune. When Frederick Martin, the owner of the Martin Estate, finds a piece of paper that hints at the unveiling of this secret, he snatches at it, forcing Jakob Anderson, a journalist, to scout for him on the Lundquist Estate. But the Lundquist Estate is in turmoil: the heir, James, has died, leaving Henry, a shy second cousin, to learn how to run the equivalent of a very small country. As Henry struggles with learning, he must also act as ambassador for the Lundquists, which leads him to meeting Marie. Not only that, but as near-head of the Lundquist household, Henry must make sure that his second cousin, Natalie, doesn't go overboard with this new-fangled romance she has going on with Grigory Martin, Frederick Martin's brother. And through all this, Gerald Hughes, one of Grigory, Frederick, and Marie's second cousins, is hearing voices… telling him to kill people. The novel is told from the viewpoints of all the above characters, as well as the ancestors of the current Lundquists and Martins. Region: I am traveling the world from Oct 16th to January 2013, but I will be in Japan, China, and Tibet (hopefully) during November, if that helps. ^_^ The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: (selected by looks only because I don't know actors. XD) Frederick Martin: Bryan Greenberg Gerald Hughes: Ryan Gosling James Lundquist: Chris Hemsworth Henry Lundquist: Josh Groban (right eye is blue, left is brown) Marie Martin: Milla Jovovich Natalie Lundquist: Blake Lively Grigory Martin: Josh Hutcherson Jakob Anderson: Jason Momoa (with dreadlocks)

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leolewis — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:36:59 -0400

User name: leolewis Title: The Rhapsodist Genre: Steampunk fantasy Synopsis: What once used to be the crown jewel of civilization and cultural center of the world has fallen into a ruthless depraved tangle of anarchy. The city of Steamclot is now divided into factions who cause destruction on a daily basis. So when Jessamine, at the age of five, saw her mother murdered right in front of her, it was no surprise to the passers by. But to Jessamine, the image of her mother lying in the street, her skin already blue from the cold of death, forever haunts her memories. To this day, even the happy memories of her mother are tainted, and she can't even force herself to imagine her mother without blue skin. The leader of the most powerful faction, The Broken Cogs, is only in power because a secret cult group living in the abandoned mines supply him with a mysterious substance. This substance, when taken on a regular basis, gives him the ability to control minds. In exchange for this great ability, however, Mr. Blackstone is required to give up his life for the sake of the cult group when they ask it of him. He knows they're grooming him as a part of their plan, and that it will kill him. When Mr. Blackstone spots Jessamine in the streets and sees that she's capable of having more powerful mind-control abilities than he ever could, he takes her in and attempts to train her in the hopes that she could take his place when the cult comes calling for him. However, knowing Mr. Blackstone is directly responsible for her mother's death, Jessamine refuses all training and luxuries offered to her. In her quest for personal freedom (and revenge if she can manage it), Jess' impaired judgement takes her to the heart of the cultists' lair where she discovers her untrained skill, though full of potential, is no match for Lyderis, their leader. Preying upon her insecurities and twisting the truth, Lyderis presents Jessamine with a choice: aid them in mind-controlling the entire city into submission, or die. Will Jess' single-minded goal to take revenge on Mr. Blackstone cripple her ability to stand-up to Lyderis? This story contains odd impractical inventions, brain-washed argyritic cult followers, large groups of people who have the same nightmares, international political inflammation, and the best candy you've ever tasted. Not to mention that everything happening has been indirectly caused by a dying dragon hidden deep inside the mines who's desperate to keep a secret of it's own. Region: USA::Minnesota::Twin Cities Actor who would play my main character in a movie: Young Jodi Foster

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leolewis — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:39:39 -0400

I like the sound of this one. Would love to see a cover for it, too. I vote for this!

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Elinde — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:41:51 -0400

Username: Elinde Title: For All You Are Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: When Amber, pickpoket, is caught in the act, he is given the choice. Either he can be banished from Elvenking Pellinore's city, or he can become an agent under the command of Master Emlyn, investigating the 'evil' Fallen Elf, Nathaniel. Naturally, he chooses the latter, but all too soon realises he is but a small, now mute part of a wide world. Like a fly, he has flown head first int a web of lies, secrets and broken hearts, and while his part may be over his arrival is like the small stone that starts an avalanche. The web may not be ideal, but its unravelling is undoubtedly the greater of two evils... and that is exactly what's about to happen. Is Pellinore really as perfect as he seems? Who is the author of Emlyn's one-line love letters? And is Nathaniel really all that evil after all? Region: Europe::England::Milton Keynes Actor who would play MC in film: well they're Elves so I guess this won't help much but Emlyn: Bret McKenzie (in LotR) Nathaniel: Harry Lloyd (though Nathaniel has vivid auburn hair)

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CharlieFromLost — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:48:48 -0400

User name: CharlieFromLost Title: The Big Band Theory Genre: Young Adult & Youth / Literary Fiction (depends how it will look like) Synopsis: Nine young people. Two rivaling bands. War has broken loose. Those nine... when they were children, people called them The Fellowship of the Music, for they loved each other endlessly like the Nine Ringwalkers, and because of their love for making music. But the nine children grew, and their ways started parting. They formed two groups, and the two groups became two bands that started war with each other. Dragon's Tail versus Wisemen. This war can't be won. It can't be lost. So it will just keep going... until things start happening that will change everything upside down and inside out and all imaginable ways twisted. Region: Europe::Estonia The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Nine main characters, that is. Honestly, no idea (mainly because I've based most of their looks on my friends and family). But I'd love to have Kit Harington and Emilia Clarke there. And Mait Malmsten (an Estonian actor... too old for the main nine, but somewhere else). Oh, fine. One of them is based on this guy: http://static2.album.ee/files/1017/0/orig_25425223_z6BD.jpg (don't go mad, cat-magus, but this is the most awesome picture of you and too awesome to left unused).

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kallekelly — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:55:42 -0400

User name: kallekelly Title: The Mistake by the Lake Genre: Mainstream Fiction Synopsis: Tabitha has one job. One very important job. Get her great-grandparents' heirloom wedding rings from the east coast to her sister's wedding in Chicago. It means giving up her first spring break in NYC, but maybe her family will start to notice she's not a flaky kid anymore. At least she'll get to see her best friend Marko and get her tattoos touched up. When her sister calls and demands Tabitha get there as soon as possible, what should be a simple task becomes a panic-filled race around the windy city to track down a total stranger with the help of an almost stranger before her sister can notice anything is wrong. Sadie's just trying to find a job. Realizing that she's fresh out of graphic design school and not ready to be stuck in her current job (a dead end position that she hates) forever, she ventures to Chicago in hopes of finally catching a break. When a frazzled, purple-haired college student begs her to exchange plane tickets, Sadie gets her first clue that this trip might go a little differently than she imagined. Elliott's on his way home from his job, which happens to be halfway around the planet. Headed back to Chicago to spend a week or two with his wife Harper before taking off again, an unanticipated layover in Cleveland changes what would have been a relaxing vacation into a race to reunite a person he's never met with rings that aren't even hers. How do you track down two tiny rings in a great, big, windy city? And what else might you find while you're looking? Region: Fort Wayne, Indiana The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Tabitha Rascon - Alexa Vega (note that Tabitha has purple hair, piercings, and is heavily tattooed) Sadie Ammoyo - Cai Cortez (note that Sadie has tattoos on the insides of her forearms) Elliott Lowen - Aja George

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devmac — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:48:44 -0400

User name: devcmac Title: The Dreams In Which I'm Dying Genre: Young Adult Synopsis: Most days, Neil Alexander thinks he might be better off dead. Plagued by a crippling depression and haunted by nightmares that have a nasty habit of coming true, his days are a haze of little white pills and nagging thoughts of non-existence. His mother is dead, his father has grown cold and his best friend took off for NYU, abandoning him in their dead-end town. He draws to stay alive, recreating the unnerving scenes from his dreams in painstaking pencil sketches to distract himself from devising a way out of this living hell. But when an unusual girl who seems to leave destruction in her wake starts calling out to him in his dreams, his will to live is ripped away with dizzying force. The end comes in a storm of pill-sized hail. For the first time since he can remember, his mind is quiet. He wakes to the gentle beeping of a monitor and finds himself in an empty hospital room. Little does he know, an entirely new nightmare is about to unfold. It's hard to say what tips him off - the nurses who answer his calls with an icy indifference, the wandering patients who look like they’re on death’s doorstep or the general absence of life's weight from his shoulders. But when a squealing child stumbles straight through his legs, he's positive that something's gone horribly wrong. His spirit has been thrown inexplicably from his body and he is now faced with the choice of whether to finish the job and cross over to the summerland or return to a grief-ridden life with no promise of tomorrow. Joined by a local boy who died three years ago and a lost angel, he sets off in pursuit of the mysterious girl from his nightmares. Along the way he discovers an unsettling truth that changes everything - the dreams, the depression, the decision. None of it happened by accident. Region: USA :: Illinois :: Chicago The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Iwan Rheon

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persephoneshell — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:00:10 -0400

User name: persephoneshell Title: Chasing Sunsets Genre: modern fiction Synopsis: Blake, Briar, and Chase have been best friends since middle school (Chase and Briar since infancy), but a vicious fight the summer after high school ended tore them apart. Ten years later Blake is left at the altar. Devastated, he spirals into a dangerous depression. Chase and Briar come to a reluctant rescue, suggesting they take off on a road trip they'd once planned but never took. They'll have to either face their differences or history is bound to repeat itself and leave them scattered once again. Region: USA:Oregon:Salem The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Blake would be played by Tom Felton, Chase is Darren Criss, and Briar is Leighton Meester.

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Byronicwoman — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:40:37 -0400

User name: byronicwoman Title: One Murder Makes a Villain Genre: Mystery/Thriller/Suspense Synopsis: Alexandra Fuller has worked in Family Law long enough to be disillusioned by marriage, divorce and the legal system. The one thing she knows for sure is that the law isn't fair. Everyday she sees the lawyers she works for fight for their clients within the parameters of the law. But it's not enough. Good fathers lose custody and pay exorbitant child support. Good wives lose their homes and all their financial resources. Good men lose their family because of children they never knew they had. What's the answer? For Alexandra, the answer is murder. She organizes the law firm. She organizes the lawyers. She organizes the clients. Surely she can organize murders. Region: USA - New Mexico - Albuquerque The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Sheryl Lee or Toni Colette

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marquis86 — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:46:51 -0400

User name: marquis86 Title: The Firefly Genre: Adventure (?) Synopsis: A young firefly becomes trapped in a web of ribbons shortly after emerging from hibernation. In a strange and new environment, this firefly must learn to survive, evolve and defend itself. An opportunity and a strong instinct to escape and mate finally sets the firefly free. Exhausted and weak, he must come to terms once again with his new world, but as he struggles for his life he can only dream of and long for his lost patterned world. Region: West Sussex, England The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: there are no humans in the story and the main character is unlikely to have a voice. If it did, maybe Jesse Eisenberg.

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mommablogsalot — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:46:54 -0400

User name: mommablogsalot Title: The Magic Wars Genre: YA fantasy Synopsis: There has been a war against magic for Katherine's entire life - ever since the King outlawed magic 18 years ago, after the murder of his young bride who had been heir to throne & supposedly murdered by a band of rouge warlocks. Katherine is tired of seeing her friends and family's lives always in danger and living in poverty - she knows magic isn't inherently evil and is itching to join the war and set her people free. Unfortunately, she's unable to leave her father's side, an alcoholic battling depression. But when he's arrest for a crime he didn't commit, she wastes no time joining the war and attempting to rescue her father from execution. But when Katherine learns a shocking truth about her past, it changes everything. Region: USA :: Wisconsin The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Nina Dobrev

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Kitty Taylor — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:07:31 -0400

My vote is for you! This sounds like it has a lot of potential. :D (Though I'll probably throw my own story out there at some point, too, for the sake of it.)

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DJGigabyte — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:21:57 -0400

I'd vote for this one =)

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Vega — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:24:33 -0400

User name: Vega Title: A Maddening Science Genre: Science Fiction / Literary Fiction Synopsis: Bullets fired into a crowd. Screaming. Blood. Police sirens in the distance, coming closer, making me cringe against old memories. Making me skulk into the shadows, hunch down in my hoodie. The last place I want to be is the centre of attention for the cops again. I sink back into the fabric, shying from the broad helicopter searchlights. But there are people bleeding into the gutter. Children screaming. Women crying. Men crying, too, not that any of them would admit it. The scent of gun powder, rotting garbage, vomit, and misery. If this had been before, I might have leapt into action with one of my trusty gizmos. Or, failing that, at least with a witty verbal assault that would have left the moron too brain-befuddled to resist when I punched him in the oesophagus. But this isn't before. This is after, and I am a supervillain no more. ... let me tell you about before. Region: Toronto::Canada The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Benedict Cumberbatch as "The Prof", with Jennifer Connelly as the love interest.

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tokiomoose — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:31:02 -0400

Username: tokiomoose Title: Bloom Genre: Adventure Synopsis: A girl, Violet, decides she needs to live a little; take some risks. Her best friend Marnie convinces her to try some LSD with her one night. Once she does, Violet makes a bit of a discovery. Marnie isn't actually Marnie. Marnie isn't even human, to be exact. Marnie is the Greek demi-goddess of revenge, Nemesis. Her true form can only be seen by those under the influence. There's not much danger of her being discovered. After all, if someone told you they'd just seen an ancient deity walk by, and you knew they were on drugs, would you believe them? Nemesis is on a mission, and she needs some backup. If there's one thing Nemesis hates about humanity, it's hipsters. They make her divine blood curdle. And thus, she's decided to embark upon a cross-country quest to rid the land of these disgusting creatures. And Violet is coming along for the ride, whether she likes it or not. Region: USA, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Actor who would play the main character: For Nemesis, Emma Stone; for Violet, Carey Mulligan.

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Kitty Taylor — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:56:50 -0400

I guess I might as well throw mine in there as well. I was nominated last year, but didn't make it into the finals, so all my luck is used up - but this is the best way to get my novel out there! :D User name: Kitty Taylor Title: My Sister is Chaos Genre: Fantasy (because there isn't a 'bizarro' subgenre) Synopsis: Persephone and Eris have always been close. Or at least, Persey has spent most of her life cleaning up her sister's messes. They join "The Great Jeremiah Bach's Travelling Circus" with the hopes that things will be different for them here, that they will be able to start afresh. And things do change - but not necessarily for the better. The people are nice enough, and the jobs aren't hard, but there's something a little bit strange about the whole set-up. There is a talking tiger who plays dead for a living; a chicken man who can sprout feathers at will; a woman who has had more affairs than her husband (which isn't the strangest but makes Persey feel odd); a man called Avel who lives in the "basement" (only nobody knows where the basement actually is); and a strange cloud that follows them wherever they go, like a perpetual storm is brewing over their heads. The star of the show is a unicorn called Nightverse - but none of the troupe members will say the creature's name, and nobody can even tell Persey why. To top it all off, ever since they arrived Eris has been acting strangely. She avoids Persey's questions about where she goes late at night, and has a worrying knack for always being around when the worst of the trouble kicks off. Persey is beginning to get a little suspicious that Jeremiah Bach might not be telling her the whole truth. The problem is, it's hard to pin down exactly what the problem is - because everything here is just the tiniest little bit outré. And then, of course, there is that rabbit hole... Region: Europe :: England :: Nottingham The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Probably Kat Dennings. I feel like she might be diverse enough to play both of my twins.

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PolyesterSpork — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:59:38 -0400

User name: PolyesterSpork Title: Cherry Trees. Genre: YA Synopsis: I've always been one of the lucky ones. My parents have money, more than enough to buy my love on a regular basis, which isn't something most teenagers would object to. I've got the guy, too - tall, dark and handsome, popular and everything, with a dad even richer than mine and a mind to marry me once we're through with Uni, and all I have to do is get naked in the back of his car once a week. Joe has always loved me more than I deserve, but since all this began I feel like I've been worthy of him less and less. Ever since she turned up, and made my life into a living hell, only it was the kind of hell that I never wanted to leave. Just a skinny girl, wide eyes and a wonky black fringe, was enough to ruin everything. I guess this was always going to be difficult. But Cherry's known who she was for a while. She can see straight. Okay, so maybe that’s a bad expression. I’m just not in the most coherent place right now. I guess what I’m wondering is - what I've been completely incapable of figuring out myself, for all my supposed intelligence… Is it ever okay to fall in love with another girl? Region: England :: Cornwall / Devon The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Probably Haley Ramm.

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Asuka Neko — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:02:41 -0400

...yeah, nominating myself. User name: Asuka Neko Title: Quicksilver Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: "What if you could change everything?" A mysterious stranger who goes by the name of Mercury approaches four teenagers and asks them this one simple questions. Three of them don't give their answer, but the fourth, Sharr, has a reply. "If I could have my dad back, everything would be different. Everything would be better." His request, although not granted, is the key needed to open a pathway between our own world and the magical realm of Narem. All four who were asked, and thus chosen, are swept inside, along with Sharr's best friend, Gavin. Upon reaching the alternate dimension, they are notified that they are the last remaining survivors of a magical race that once populated the earth as well as the only pure magicians left in Narem. Mercury brought them to Narem in order to kill them and end all magic on earth. And if they are gone, the magic holding the fabric of Narem together will be torn to shreds. The heavy weight of destiny and Gavin's impending doom, as humans cannot survive in Narem, weighs heavily on the hearts and minds of all four, pushing them almost to the breaking point. The survival of a culture, a race, a world, and a man is entirely up to them. It's a lot to deal with when you haven't even passed your nineteenth year of living. Region: USA :: Ohio :: Akron The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Rena would be played by Lorraine Nicholson and Sharr would be played by Logan Lerman.

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mamaleh6994 — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:07:37 -0400

User Name: mamaleh6994  Title: Phesdoal Fields  Genre: Fantasy  Synopsis: These days, the world of man rarely mixes with the realm of the Almas. The beings dwell in their own land on the mountain tops, separating themselves entirely from the people who live below. However separate their existence may be, though, stories still spread throughout both realms of the time of peace - when the Almas lived amongst the people. The world in perfect balance. Stories of this time have been passed down for generations, and for Eirene, they are simply that: stories. She never believed that she could be one of the few exceptions to the carefully drawn boundary between that of the flesh, and that of the spirit. An ancient curse, set in place by Demitre, the Alma of Nature, holds Eirene’s connection tight to the Alma’s realm, and that curse will be the one thing that changes her life completely. Martureo is not quite human, but assuredly not a spirit. He was merely in the right place at the right time - in a position to sacrifice himself for a greater power. His sacrifice was not met with the acceptance of all, however. Before he could join their world, Martureo had to prove himself to the one Alma who hates all of humankind. After five centuries, Martureo finally earned the trust of his master, who entrusted him to a most important task: to bring back the only girl who could fill the empty place beside Aden to rule over the night. Yet, neither Eirene nor Martureo know that this task will change history forever.  Region: USA :: California :: Elsewhere  The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Martureo played by Matt Dallas, and Eirene played by Reece Witherspoon

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reptile_smile — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:31:51 -0400

User name: reptile_smile Title: The Last Human Act of Kindness Genre: Literary Fiction Synopsis: One week in August 2011 gave a slap in the face to modern Britain. The UK Riots challenged our understanding of right and wrong, and divided the country into the haves, the have-nots, the opportunists, the nihilists, and the disgusted-and-yet-apathetic majority. What was the end game? Where was the natural conclusion if the country had teetered on the edge of the precipice (as it did) and then continued to fall over the edge? What fills the gap that bedlam and nihilism create? Crow would be the first to observe there’s nothing special about him; a desk job ties him to the city, on-going debts tie him to his job, and his girlfriend feels anything but a tie to their life right now. But when anarchy descends, Crow has a simple choice; resist or run? Safeguard the girlfriend he loves, or the principles that he may ultimately have to risk everything for? Crow's search for the truth, for meaning, and for solidarity generates an slow awakening those he meets, and he becomes a reluctant leader of a disorganised and outnumbered resistance. As real governance collapses and is replaced by raw commerce, Crow continues to be driven by the need to do good - a force he doesn't wholly understand. In the end, the one thing that will save Crow - and the country - is the one thing is he hopes never to see, and expects always to find: the last human act of kindness... Region: Bristol, UK The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Not content with shamelessly self-promoting by book, I'd also like to nominate myself to play the MC in the movie adaptation too...

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OrangeZest100 — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:43:26 -0400

This sounds fantastic!!!

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Loomer — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:49:54 -0400

User name: Loomer Title: Secondly I'm Jonah Genre: YA/Contemporary Synopsis: Jonah is a boy. To his family and high school, however, he's a girl called Johanna - a beauty pageant veteran. Only his best friend, Maria, and his sister's hippie boyfriend, Rob, know that he's just trapped in the wrong body. The only place he can be himself is at a music store across town, where nobody knows about Johanna. It's a secret, and that's the way he likes it. Until Hannah Newman finds out. Hannah doesn't care if Jonah's a boy or a girl, as long as he does what she says. If he doesn't, she'll tell his ill mother that her beloved daughter is gender dysmorphic. Hannah has a list of anybody who's ever wronged her. She wants revenge. And she wants Jonah to carry it out. Balancing two identities is tough enough, especially when the people on whom Hannah wants revenge are the people Jonah cares about: Ms. McClaine, his supportive and insightful English teacher; his crush, environmentally passionate Kimberly Chen; and Brandon Sykes, earnest football player slowly coming to terms with the fact that he's gay. Jonah has to decide what's more important: keeping his mother's delusion safe, or protecting his friends. Region: Maryland, U.S.A The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: A very short-haired Saoirse Ronan.

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calleydog — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:52:16 -0400

Username: calleydog Title: Beam of Light: An Angel Story Genre: Fantasy--but hey, it could happen! An angel asks God to grant him a 30-day journey across the U.S. in a human body so that he may interact with humans and live as they live. Region: USA: Midwest: Columbus, Ohio The actor who would play the angel in the movie adaptation is Chris "Thor" Hemsworth

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rally.the.legions — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:00:05 -0400

Username: rally.the.legions Title: Long Live the King Genre: Dark (dark dark) Fantasy Synopsis: "Any last words?" asks the King The assassin shrugs, as best he can when held down by three men in plate-mail. "Long live the king" And now the king won't stay dead. Mortal blows send him into a state that might be called 'death' except that he wakes up. The first time a year later, the second time two years later, the third... And the question on everyone's mind is 'How is he any different than the undead that siege our city year after year." So the king is exiled from what used to be his city, the last sojourn in a world ravaged by the zombie apocalypse, but all he wants is a way to take back his throne. Region: USA:Texas:Dallas/Ft. Worth Actor: Russell Crowe

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teax2 — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:05:22 -0400

cool story :D

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Barmy_Bex — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:11:09 -0400

When an entire neighbourhood finds their Bunny Cages empty, they know something is wrong. Bunnies don’t just vanish, do they? During a town meeting, the door is blown off and a cry rings out. “Take Me To Your Carrots!” User name: Barmy_Bex Title: 'Take Me To Your Carrots!' Genre: Childrens Synopsis: "When an entire neighbourhood finds their Bunny Cages empty, they know something is wrong. Bunnies don’t just vanish, do they? During a town meeting, the door is blown off and a cry rings out. “Take Me To Your Carrots!” The bunnies are back, but now they are lean, mean, alien machines. With glowing green eyes and a taste for blood, the bunnies are out of control. The humans are forced into servitude, planting and tending carrots every day and giving blood to quench the bunnies’ insatiable hunger. They snack on carrots and blood as if it was chips dipped in ketchup! The town’s only hope is Snowball, a docile, scrawny bunny, deemed too weak by the aliens to capture. But the alien waves were strong and some of the powers transferred to Snowball. Snowball must convince the bunnies of who and what they really are as well as breaking the alien’s influence. Jack, a big brown bunny is fighting, but it’s a losing battle, however, when he meets Snowball he has a new reason to fight. Will the power of love be enough to break the spell or will the Alien Vampire Bunnies take over?" Region: Europe :: England :: Cambridge or Milton Keynes The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: it would be animated, but I would have Abigail Breslin as the voice of Snowball, and Tom Felton as Jack.

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Sara Wolfe — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:29:50 -0400

User name: Sara Wolfe Title: The Geek Girl's Guide to Love and Other Conundrums Genre: Chick Lit Synopsis: Grace Adler (aka Geek Girl) is hardly your typical, starving grad student. For one thing, she's already changed her major three times (there's a pool going around the physics department over how long she'll stick with this one). For another, she just accidentally landed a minor part in an upcoming television show (courtesy of her notoriously-flaky twin sister) - and she can't tell a single soul. Not her friends, not her family, and certainly not the cute guy on set she's been flirting with. Not if she wants to keep her sister's secret. And especially not if she wants to be taken seriously as a physicist. It's hard having two different lives. It's even harder when those two lives have to be kept completely separate. So, Grace is glad to have her blogging as a form of stress relief. Geek Girl is her physics blog. Country Girl in the City is her acting blog. And never the twain shall meet. Until one drunken night... Region: USA: Washington: Tacoma/Pierce County The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: honestly, I have no idea.

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embrown1442000 — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:43:50 -0400

Username: embrown1442000 Title: Fury and the Mouse Genre: Horror/Supernatural Synopsis: LuAnn is an ordinary housewife living and ordinary life. Except, she is harboring a dark secret: she witnessed the brutal slayings of her cousin and their friends in a cabin in the woods. She managed to survive, but not escape. The man who killed them is now her husband. Seven years in a captive marriage have taken their toll as LuAnn, haunted by visions of the past, loses her mind. Her only hope for survival and escape is Rev. Thomas Bentley who discovers her secret. Can he help her accept and escape the past before she, too, becomes a brutal killer? Region: USA:Texas: Austin Acotr who would play the main character: Winona Ryder

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Archipelagos — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:49:28 -0400

User Name: Archipelagos Title: Hazel Thorn Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Meet Hazel Thorn, a young Glaswegian actress with the tendency to speak her mind. She is about to accidentally meet a kind-natured creature of the forest and through him be introduced to a hidden sliver of the world that is filled with a host of mysterious denizens, both gentle and vicious. Controlling this peculiar dwelling is the mighty Court of Seasons, an all-powerful council of immortals called The Betrothed, each one bound in marriage to the essence of an ancient, fallen god. Worship of this forgotten power is led by a twisted and cruel priest known only as The Celebrant, who quickly takes the incredibly rare opportunity of an uninvited guest to compel Hazel into servitude of the Court. Hazel begins juggling two existences: her life in Glasgow as a single twenty-something actress in a modestly successful TV show versus that of the newest pawn in an old dance of rivalries, subject to the whims of a heartless principality. With a certain amount of gusto she joins the bitter game and manages to find a way to outsmart and outmanoeuvre those who would break her. Unfortunately, even with this newfound strength and knowledge, Hazel can't help but notice that the delicate thread holding this tiny land in harmony is beginning to rapidly unravel, the consequences of which will be far greater than she could ever realize, and the blame for which might entirely be her own. Region: Europe :: Scotland :: Glasgow and West The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Ellen Page

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HunterField — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:49:31 -0400

User name: HunterField Title: Panther's Paw Genre: YA Fantasy Synopsis: Deneol, a boy of seventeen and an orphan, finds himself fleeing home a fugitive—wrongly accused. The murder of Collin Fossburi, brother of Civil Peace Militia’s (CPM) captain, Landry Fossburi, is pinned on innocent Deneol. As Landry sets out to avenge his brother’s death, Deneol must run. With the help of close friend, Browan, he is able to evade the CPM and flee to the nearby forest. It is in the forest that Deneol discovers his ability to specimorph—to change from one species to another. With this newly found ability, the war for Deneol’s soul begins. In his journeys, Deneol encounters some unlikely characters who shape his destiny. From Bartholomew, the not-so-hermit-like wizard, to Ariax the Fox. These heroes, villains, somebodies, and nobodies all have ulterior motives—great and small—for befriending Deneol. Save for Esmerelda. Esmerelda is the beautiful daughter of the late Collin Fossburi, whom Deneol is accused of murdering. Through a series of unusual events, Esmerelda falls in love with Deneol. However, Deneol is preoccupied with his abilities, and Esmerelda’s patience is tried. Her love for Deneol remains regardless of the path he chooses to tread. When Collin Fossburi’s real murderer is discovered, the charges against Deneol are lifted. Deneol must decide whether or not to return home. And if he does return, will he forgive Landry? Region: USA::Florida::Brevard County The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Maybe Ryan Gosling with long hair, a little more "golden." Also, no facial hair.

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explosioned — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:52:54 -0400

User name: explosioned Title: il Gatto/der Kater* Genre: Historical fiction/fantasy Synopsis: Ahem ...

A miller dies, leaving his eldest child the mill, the middle one his donkeys, and his youngest ... a cat. Something seems ... unfair about this arrangement, especially to the youngest (the older two think it's fine and dandy, of course), but what can you do? Primogeniture laws and the courts are against you, and let's not forget that you're entirely dependent upon your brothers for day-to-day life -- what's a girl to do? Oh, right. That. Yes, you're a girl, but, well, we can do something about that ... Thanks to her shape-shifting, self-important magical cat, Caprice comes up with a daring plan. Armed with some ill-gotten goods and a set of fine clothes (and a pair of fine leather boots), the duo sets out to dupe the world, depose a tyrant, and retire disgustingly rich. ~*~*~ A retelling of the story of Le Maître Chat, ou Le Chat Botté, commonly known as Puss in Boots, starring Caprice, an impulsive Italian young woman, Georg, an irreverent German werecat, and as many sexually ambiguous, gossipy medieval Italian nobles, misogynistic djinni, and cross-dressing antics (and adjectives, evidently) as can fit between the covers of a book. Region: USA :: Maryland The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Georg: Jason Momoa. Caprice: Kate Winslet *These aren't alternatives to each other; the title is meant to be both of them together.

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BeccaJ — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:55:11 -0400

User name:BeccaJ Title:Not Quite True Love's Kiss Genre:Fantacy Synopsis: Once upon a time, there was a story. This story was about a young girl who fell in love with a prince, unfortunately, falling in love was only the first step to finding happily ever after. An evil witch began to take over the land, and the young girl and the prince had to find a way to stop her. She could not be killed with regular weapons though. The only weapon that could kill this witch was an enchanted one, forged by the dwarves of a distant land, and then blessed with many spells. Marian and Prince Rupert come back from their previous adventures in search for an enchanted dagger to kill the witch Annabelle, (who was actually pretty evil despite the innocent sounding name.) The only thing left they needed to enchant it was true love's kiss. When Marian and Rupert kiss though, it doesn't work. Enter Derek, who was Marian's first love. After finding that Derek was less than the prince charming of Marian's dreams, she left him for Rupert, who was not only extremely hot, but kind of perfect when it came to personality as well. Now Marian is unsure if leaving Derek was the right choice. Could it be possible that Marian doesn't truly love Rupert after all, despite his perfection? And could it be that Marian truly loves Derek, despite his imperfections? ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Once upon a time there was a prince, only he really wasn't a prince. He thought he was a prince, and so did everyone else, that is until another man, named Rupert, came claiming that he was the true prince. It turned out Rupert was the true prince, so the man who wasn't really a prince got kicked off the thrown and fell into a crowd of bandits. Derek had gotten used to being a part of Rob's gang. Sure they were bandits, but they were "good" bandits helping the poor and the week. As trouble in the kingdom grew more fierce, someone needed to step in and become a hero. The prince of the land was too busy doing other things, and by pure chance, Derek ends up volunteering. For the first time in his life, Derek feels like he is doing his kingdom some real good in a way that uses his talents, (he fully admits he made a lousy prince.) He is content to remain the kingdom's hero with his own band of bandits helping him. The only flaw in the situation is Marian, his old girl friend. She keeps popping up in Derek's life, pestering him for one last kiss. Frankly, Derek has moved on, but Marian is persistent. Region:USA::Oregon::Bend The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Amy Adams for the female lead, and much younger Scott Patterson for the male lead.

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BeccaJ — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:56:41 -0400

Oops, I meant fantasy. That should teach me not to proof read.

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BeccaJ — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:57:46 -0400

Mmmm, I'm doing a fairytale parody too. Oddly enough, Puss in Boots is actually a minor character.

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thraxx — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:58:51 -0400

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thraxx — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:00:08 -0400

User name: Thraxx Title: Flight of the Immortals Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: What happens when a million exiles arrive by ship at your kingdom's coasts? And then you find out that they're a people lost to legend, immortals that spawned your ancestors, fleeing a dying land, bringing knowledge and peace? Would you go back to their lands, and recover their lost wisdom? Even if nothing is what it seemed to be? For immortality is a curse, and they would give up anything to lift it, to avoid oblivion, to allow for new life to grow. What if all of it is just the start of a revolution that will reshape the world? What is the Immortals' sin? And why is memory the key to the future? Region: South America (Argentina) The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: There are too many characters to choose one as the main protagonists, but my favorite characters could be played by Jared Padalecki and Hailey Atwell.

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CaiteeFox — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:02:12 -0400

I second this!

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SpringsAwakening — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:10:25 -0400

User name: SpringsAwakening Title: Geek Squad Synopsis: Dr. Grayson Blake is the head researcher of his own study for the first time in his career in abnormal psychiatry. He had decided to study people with serious delusions. In order to get subjects for the research, he posts a call for superheros. He thinks he's got the perfect set up for his study. But when a haphazard group of very strange people start showing up at his lab, Dr. Grayson suddenly finds himself leading a new team of real life Superheros. Region: California, South Bay. The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Neil Patrick Harris?

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SpringsAwakening — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:11:11 -0400

Oops. And genre: SciFi

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SVEllis — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:16:25 -0400

User name: SVEllis Title: Lies, Lies, Lies Genre: Literary Fiction Synopsis: Lies, Lies, Lies is the story of a town and the people who live in it. When a traveling teen's car breaks down in the small town of Majestic, West Virginia he encounters many of the residents of the town and slowly the lies that have existed in this town begin unraveling. Some are lies of fidelity, other lies of identity, but in the end all lies of revealed and the town is forever changed. Region: USA :: Pennsylvania :: Harrisburg The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Depends on which MC you mean. Ralph Fiennes definitely for Robert. Mary Louise Parker for Katherine possibly? I dunno about a few others.

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CaiteeFox — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:18:04 -0400

It sounds really creative and... just all around fun.

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Sierra Mist — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:43:59 -0400

User name: Sierra Mist Title: Third Time's a Charm Genre: Adventure Synopsis:She lives three lives at one: Krista, Annette, and Tara. She likes to think of herself as "K.A.T." Each day of her life is lived three times. First as Krista. Then she wakes up in the morning and she lives through the same day as Annette, with a totally different life, different friends, and a different family. And then on her last repeat of the day, she's Tara. Yet another different life. Then she moves on to the next day and it repeats. "Kat" has been like this all of her life. She's always wondered "why," but she's never asked anyone. Instinct tells her it would end badly. He lives three different lives at once: Matt, Austin, and Kyle. But unlike Kat, he knows. He knows what's going on and why he's like this. He just thinks he's alone. Region: USA:Washington: Spokane The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: (going on looks alone) That'd be three actresses, since she's three people, so: Ellen Page (as Kara), Anna Sophia Robb (as Annette), and a dark-haired Jennifer Lawrence (as Tara)

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suicide-blonde — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:52:44 -0400

User name: suicide-blonde Title: Kuru Genre: Horror/Supernatural, though technically Science Fiction. Synopsis: Be it enacted by the People of the State of New Kurua as follows... Life in the year 2200 is not how it used to be. Some discoveries were better off not being made; some morals better off being kept close to heart - but in a society that had long lived in slow and sinful decadence, it shouldn't have been a surprise to anyone in the State (more like the Small Town) of New Kurua that the horror had finally come to visit them. And with it, perhaps the strangest horror of them all... River Jakks couldn't tell you what it was like living in a town where cannibalism was legal and slowly settling into the norm. He took no notice of the factories that produced the Edibles - specially cloned humans treated to have no emotions or thoughts - that loomed at the very shadowy reaches of his life, and they took equally no notice back of him. His best friend Fyona would be very happy to keep it that way for everyone. But one night changes it all for River, and rips the life away from his feisty and secretly loved companion. Instead, he's left with two Edibles on the loose - failed results who should never have seen the light of day - a young girl named Heart who expects the best in everything and everyone (including those who could care less for her), and a strange man who calls himself the Storyteller... One would think if the world were to grow smaller and more isolated than it already was, it would clip the more malnourished and lesser-respected feathers off its wings. One would be wrong. Region: Asia :: Japan The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Deeefinitely River Phoenix for River. Haven't really decided on any of the others yet, but he's really the main main character.

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novia — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:01:28 -0400

User name: novia Title: The Sky is the Limit Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Welcome to The Hive, an underground utopia governed strictly by its powerful and wise chief. Stories of the surface, a vast, luscious, dream-like world above their own, spread inevitably throughout society as popular myths and bedtime stories, believed only by children and people with delusional imaginations. The chief's son, Lucian, was told such stories and taught to ridicule them for their childishness. Contrary to the norm, the young man knew that there must be something out there beyond their compact, rocky world. When Lucian accidentally stumbles across an ancient book describing in vivid detail places and creatures of the surface, he is unable to push the thoughts out of his head, confused by the fact that the surface is perhaps not the fictitious tale he had been told as a child. Lucian becomes determined to find the surface world and unbury the truth to everything, realizing that he had been living a lie. Region: USA :: Ohio :: Columbus The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Younger Chace Crawford, if he could pull off looking less friendly.

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LScribeHarris — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:05:01 -0400

User name: LScribeHarris Title: HELLHOUND Genre: Contemporary Fantasy / YA Region: North Carolina The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Imogen Poots Synopsis: Shapeshifting "Hellhound" Helena Martin isn't sure who she hates more, the sorcerers who fired the magic-laced bullet, or the cruel master who used her mother as a shield. She always figured they would finish each other off without her help, and if she just kept her head down she might survive them both. But when a battle with the Sorcerer's Guild destroys the spell binding the Hellhounds to their demon-summoning master, Helena risks using her secret aptitude for magic to aid her pack's escape. Finally free of the insidious spell, Helena believes she might actually have a chance to live without the violence and heartbreak she grew up with. But her pack has different ideas. Not only do they ditch Miami for the winter wasteland of Minnesota, enroll her in University, and saddle her with a stolen book of spells, they also expect her somehow to cut off the source of Gwydhain’s power by closing the gate to the demon realm. It’s hard enough to act normal around her geeky-hot new housemate Jaesung without sprinkling salt around doors, blowing up her window, and getting arrested for streaking. With her stumbling, self-taught Magic drawing the attention of the local Sorcerer's Guild, keeping her Magic-wielding canine status on the down-low might just be impossible. But as Helena refuses demands to hand over her book of spells, the Guild's methods of coercion become increasingly violent and she realizes the humans that were supposed to be her cover have slowly become a liability, for they give her the one thing she misses most of all--a home. Then her master's agents catch up with them and Helena--untrained, isolated, and with more to lose than ever--has only one chance to keep her pack and her human friends safe: make peace with the sorcerers who killed her mother.

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windcastwriter — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:16:27 -0400

User name: Windcastwriter Title: Return to Pearl Genre: Historical Fiction Synopsis: Somewhere in present-day New York City, an old man is getting up with the usual aches and eternal pains he has known ever since he woke up in the base hospital at Pearl Harbor, December 8, 1941, the day after the infamous attack on US forces by the empire of Japan. Now at the age of 91, most everyone he ever knew has passed away but one day someone who claims to have know him phones and keeps asking about an exotic name The caller abruptly hangs up without identifying themselves leaving the old man disturbed. Unlike the rest of his generation still alive, he has almost all of his memory still intact aside from what happened to him that day in Pearl Harbor. Unable to remember the name from the call bothers the old man as it seems the only other blocked memory he has encountered for years. Taking this problem to the young, self-unemployed computer geeks he's befriended in Union Square, he finds a woman older than the rest but much younger than himself who takes his inquiry online only to find out it can be dangerous when she encounter threats on her life made to look accidental. The old Navy psychiatrist the old man had befriended at the VA hospital warns him that inquiries had been received from unfamiliar 'researchers' who would like to get to interview the old man for suspicions of possible mental disorders. The old man's case documentation had supposedly always remained private. When the psychiatrist is put in the hospital by a near-miss on the street, the old man decides that maybe he has lived long enough when you get down to it and resolves to get back to Pearl Harbor once and for all to learn the truth. The younger woman recovers enough to demand he bring her along and the two start a trip that will take them across the continent and half the Pacific ocean to find out what's been happening even it kills them. Across the US they meet others who have survived and want to avoid their memories but the old man is driven until he finds himself high over the Pacific on a cliff in Oahu where his quest may finally end the long life he has endured. Region:Easter US seaboard, continental US, Hawaii The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Paul Newman of course

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IrisFlower — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:32:10 -0400

Username: IrisFlower Title: Silver Shadows Genre: Alternate Historical Fiction Synopsis: For nearly a century, war has been raging. Plata and Oro--sisters, wives, and mothers--have managed to stay mostly separated from the conflict themselves, although their husbands were called in to fight two years before. When her husband Gareth is brought home with a crippling injury, Plata is devastated. After a series of misfortunes lead to poverty with winter fast approaching, Plata disguises herself as a man and becomes a soldier. For the first few months of her service, it is only good luck and William--her sister's husband, still fighting in the war--that keep her alive. Though her initial motivation is to maintain enough of a paycheck to feed her family, she soon becomes deeply entangled in the conflict. And when William is taken with a mysterious, debilitating illness, it's up to Plata and now, Oro, to provide for their families and avoid being drawn into the politics that caused the war in the first place. Region: USA: Iowa: Iowa City Actor of Choice: You know, I have no idea. If anyone knows of any twenties aged, dark-haired, strong looking women, let me know.

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The_Seventh_Sage — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:48:41 -0400

Username: The_Seventh_Sage Title: The Bells At Quarter-To Genre: Fantasy/Mystery/Something like that Synopsis: Bad guys come into a quiet, peaceful neighborhood. What could go wrong? Shakel has lived in this neighborhood with her mother Eliz, for as long as she could remember. After twenty-some years, the mayor decides he needs to hire someone to protect it. After the guy he hires brings in his army, Shakel begins to question their mission. When things take a turn for the worse, Shakel takes things into her own hands. Only a story passed down by her ancestors holds the answer to stopping the evil, which she heard from her neighbor, Ji. As secrets begin to unfold, so does the path that Shakel has to take to protect her neighborhood...and the world. Region: USA::Tennessee The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I would actually like someone who is unknown to play Shakel, like how they picked the girl to play the main actress in Hairspray. BY THE WAY, the bells DO have something to do with the story, and that's all I'm going to say ;).

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JAPartridge — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:57:02 -0400

User name: JAPartridge Title: The Stone King Genre: Fantasy Synopsis:20 years ago, Garanth's father killed Garanth's mother and cursed the land, opening a door for the spirits of the Void to begin consuming the spirits of the land. Now Garanth's half-brother leads an expanding army driven mad by fear and hunger consuming village after village in a quest for absolute power. To save the land, Garanth must defy his mentor (the man who killed his father) and claim the seat of power before his brother reaches it, though it will cost him his humanity. Region: A fantasy version of a middle-eastern bronze-age culture The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Perhaps Ashley Sawdaye if he had long hair and a beard

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frodo-lives — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:57:09 -0400

Username- frodo-lives Title- Estynfell Genre- fantasy Synopsis- Under a winter's moon, two children are born and a prohecy is spoken. One child, a prince, will lead his people into a golden age. The other will lead her people from the bonds of slavery. Fearing the child that will free slaves, the king sends an assassin to deal with the girl, ensure peace, and his son's reign. The assassin departs to seek the child, word returns of success, but the man is never heard from again. Years pass and there begins the tale. Region- Wasilla, Alaska Who would play the main role? Lily Collins and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. (don't wrinkle your nose, he'd be bad-ass). The assassin would have to be Timothy Olyphant. Not sure about anyone else yet.

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SweetJuly — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 20:22:32 -0400

User name: SweetJuly Title: Dear Evita Genre: Mystery/Sci Fi Synopsis: Mark's new friend Evita keeps getting more and more interesting. She's obsessed with the school pencil sharpener, she nicknames him after a dead poet, she owns a huge library and, oh, there's also a time machine at the top of the library stairs. But here's where she stops being interesting--she's never touched it. What kind of boring person has 24-hour access to a time machine and just sits around reading science fiction instead of trying it out for real? Not Mark, anyway. For as long as he can remember, he's wanted to travel in time. Besides, he's just going a year or two into the future to see how he did on his exams. But it turns out he didn't even live that long. Just before he could graduate high school, he was murdered, and the killer was never identified. Who would ever want to murder Mark? Will he--or Evita--be able to solve the mystery of his own death? More importantly…is it still possible to prevent his own death? Region: New York :: Long Island The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Alex D. Linz

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Lynnielois — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 20:47:47 -0400

User name: Lynnielois Title: Vicarious Genre: Young Adult / Romance Synopsis: Caileigh Leann Griffin has always been annoyed by Jonathon Freeman. Everything about him has always irked her, especially his bad boy reputation and sarcastic, could care less attitude. One day, she gets in...credible news, though. A teenager at a neighboring school was in a car accident, which means that she can have a heart transplant. When she recovers, she slips pretty seamlessly back into the old habits and patterns of her life. Slowly, though, she finds that a few things are off. She suddenly loves sushi, she hates pop music. But most importantly, her heart, or, rather, Marjorie's heart, nearly jumps out of her chest when she sees Jon. Caileigh must learn how to cope with her now-turned-around life. One without a heart murmur, one with two sets of 'parents' who want to help take care of and raise her, and a life with a strange attraction for a boy she knows she used to despise. As she learns more about Marjorie, and her new self, she begins to realize that no matter how much she changes; there are a few things that will never change, and some that haven't really changed at all. Region: USA: North Carolina: Fayetteville The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Dianna Agron with light blue color contacts.

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Foxfaced — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 20:50:52 -0400

Username: Foxfaced Title: Gravity Genre: Fantsy/Sci-fi Synopsis: Vu woke up with no recollection of anything but her name. She was cold and unable to move, floating in some sort of jelly-like liquid and enclosed in a glass box. She was in pain. She was unable to call for help, her entire body immobile. Then strong hands rescued her from the box, picking her up and taking the pain away. That was six years ago, and now Vu is a fragile teenager with a weak spirit. She now knows what she really is - one of the last surviving experiments of a mad scientist. She has been gifted - or cursed - with fully functionaly metal wings. However, the experiment that gave her them went slightly wrong - not only did it wipe all pigment from her skin, eyes, and hair, leaving her with the appearance of an Albino - it caused her to be blind in one eye. She was supposed to be something special, but she knows that she is a freak. An outcast. Her only friend is a mechanical bird named Henry, whom she spends time with when she is not being experimented on by the hated man who created her. She wants something more than the painful, unfair life that she leads. She knows that there must be something more than this. But then she stumbles across a discovery that will change her world forever, right in the home where she has always lived, and everything changes in the blink of an eye. This new discovery is bigger than anything she ever could have imagined - big enough to crush her. And if she can't find the secrets hidden deep inside herself, the gravity of the situation may very well do just that. Region: USA :: North Carolina :: Raleigh-Durham Actor who would portray your character in movie adaptation: Preferrably AnnaSophia Robb. :)

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lymbic — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 20:55:23 -0400

User name: lymbic Title: The Shadow and the Light Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Compulsive pixie Xara has lived a charmed, if secluded life. As the daughter to Queen of the Pixies, her days were filled with magic and beauty, and her nights with a secret battle with OCD. When the day arrives for her rite of passage, she refuses out of fear of the world outside the pixie grove. Her younger sister had no such qualms, and ran off to complete the task that Xara should have done. Forced to head out into the world she fears in order to search for her errant sister, Xara encounters new peoples and harsh realities as her struggle with compulsion grows. When she meets an invader from the North who captures her heart, she must choose between the man she loves and the people who have taken her in; between searching for a sister she may never find, and searching for calm within herself. Region: USA: California: Orange County North The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Joanna Krupa

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DarthFleur — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 20:58:33 -0400

User name: DarthFleur Title: Firegirl Genre: Fantasy, Adventure Synopsis: Isabella Garrett should have died when her car swerved out of control and crashed into a ditch on a humid June night. When she wakes in the hospital, everything seems fine until the hospital catches fire. Izzy tries but fails to escape, only to realize that she is immune to the effects of the fire. Later, when Izzy hears a news report detailing the death of her and her best friend, Alissa Evans (who was in the car with her) she knows that something is seriously wrong. She flees to Chicago, where she is taken in by a kind family that gets her a job at the restaurant they own. She tries to lead a normal life for a while, but everywhere she goes, she is reminded of her immunity to fire and her new found ability to create, control and manipulate it. As she comes to discover the truth about why she is there, and what her powers mean, she runs into an old memory of her past -- a memory she would have rather left behind. Region: Wisconsin - Milwaukee and Waukesha The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Lily Collins

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goodbyelove — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 21:07:43 -0400

User name: goodbyelove Title: Bats of the Brothel Genre: Drama Synopsis: Most people work all day and party all night. But what happens when you work all night, clothed in some skimpy lingerie and towering stilettos? You begin to hate the night and makeup and men. Jolie, Katarina, and Elia tell countless lies just to get through the day as they try to achieve a semblance of normality during the off hours. They disperse across New York City: running errands, taking naps, and hiding from judgment. Jolie simply desires to escape the small town life that suffocated her for eighteen years. Katarina buries bleak memories of her childhood in a search for companionship. Elia only wants enough money for her son to forget that he's fatherless in a man's world. But the one thing they can't seem to find is acceptance, from themselves or anyone else. The government crackdown on prostitution hasn't made their lives any easier. And when they find out the brothel will be closing rather than hoping to survive another round of raids, they struggle to find their footing in such a complicated and contradictory world. Stepping out with armored hearts and shoddy hope, each woman tries to escape a nightmare they didn't know they'd been living. Region: USA::Maryland The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Jolie=Bonnie Wright Katarina=Lily Collins Elia=Zoe Kravitz

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sarahstark — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 21:07:46 -0400

User name: sarahstark Title: The Girl and Him Genre: Literary Fiction Synopsis: Anonymity is the world's worst enemy. It can lead to manipulation and ugly situations. So, when the lovely and always anonymous "girl" meets Adam in a wet sandbox the summer after kindergarten, she refuses to tell him her name. The girl then proceeds to befriend Adam and, of course, consequently falls in love with him. Adam's life is a constant guessing game, but when a bout of cancer and a cold winter interrupts a stumbling teenage relationship, it gets a whole lot more complicated. The girl and him, through a string of meaningless words and names, neither come of age, nor question the meaning of life. Rather, they do all they can to avoid being normal. And they do succeed as often as they can. Region: USA :: Ohio :: Cleveland The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Joan Cusack (20 years ago, of course); she has a sensitive side, but also pulls off that ominous darkness we all love so much.

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angel_magic — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 21:15:34 -0400

User name: Angel_magic Title: To Grandma, with Love Genre: Epistolary Synopsis: Catiln is growing up, Eileen is growing old. To never meet your grandmother would be a sad thing but Catiln has found the next best thing. As she grows up she hears of everything interesting (and sometimes uninteresting) thing in her grandmothers live through her letters. And she shares her life as well. From big event to the small the two grow closer than any normal family who live just a short drive away. This is the story of Catlin, as told by herself in her letters to her grandmother. Starting when she was born, through the good and the bad, her grandmother is there for her even though they live on opposite sides of the country. This is an Expository form tail told through letters from Catlin, her mom and her brother to her Grandmother and her Grandmother's reply's throught out the years. Region: Toronto, Ontario, Canada The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Catiln - Dakota Fanning Eileen Ward (grandma) - Julie Andrews

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Selene98 — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 21:21:17 -0400

User name: Selene98 Title: Goats go to Hell Genre: Adventure/YA Synopsis: You're born either a Hero or a Villain. And Henry Ward was born to be a Villain. As much as he doesn't seem to fit into the role, it was one he was born to play, according to the Oracle, who hasn't been wrong about anyone's destiny. Yet. So he's going to try and make it through Crooked Creek College of Villainy and keep up with the Syllabus of Villainy without messing up. Or worse. Doing Good. But sometimes, Henry wonders if maybe the line between hero and Villain isn't set in stone. Because his arch-nemesis, Scottish Maximus, is turning out to be more heartless than the worst of Villains. And the quiet girl in the back of his Basic Theft class that has caught Henry's eye is more cut out for charity work than seducing Heroes. In a world where destiny is everything, Henry has to find his place, spandex costume and all. Region: Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Joseph Gordon-Levitt

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Beautiful Illusion — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 21:22:51 -0400

I always enjoy seeing the end results of the 30 Covers 30 Days project. (: ... will most likely flood this thread with every synopsis I find, but jumping on the bandwagon for now; User name: Beautiful Illusion Title: Free Fall Genre: Other Genres [Transgressive Fiction] Synopsis: Just one step, and all your troubles go away. Courtney Vaughn is familiar with what happens to a human body when it falls from the hundredth floor of some high-rise building. What he saw when he was thirteen, the image still burns, vivid, in his mind, no matter what he does to try and forget it. When he asked his father why someone would do that to themselves, his father explained that the person falling, they probably black out before they even reach the ground, and even if they don’t, it’s just ‘one step into nothing.’ Less painful than bleeding to death. Less of a risk than hanging. Easier than drugs. Twenty-three years later, and Courtney is a rising star in the local investigation squad, a college educated crime scene investigator with a reasonably comfortable private life and a series of successful investigations under his belt. Then, what the team thinks is the mangled body of a woman, the pieces of her spread six feet in diameter, shows up. Haunted by what he saw as a teenager, Courtney throws himself into the case with a fierce determination that threatens to unhinge him. He wants answers. He wants to know what happened that night when he was thirteen, when he found what was left of her body. A series of tales intertwine with Courtney’s own as he investigates the conditions for each suicide, desperate to know what drove them to it. Desperate to finally understand the event that triggered it all, and to face up to a lifetime of denial. Region: Europe::England::Norfolk The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Courtney Vaughn would be played by David Duchovny, and his 'girlfriend', Alison Greene by Amber Heard.

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tiger19447 — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 21:57:55 -0400

User Name: tiger19447 Title: Sonatina Genre: Paranormal Romance Thriller Synopsis: Following the back-to-back deaths of her divorced parents, Aria Nymh, a seventeen year old determined to never care again, goes to live with her estranged older sister, bringing with her an unknown gift, a hidden family history, and a vicious killer in search of revenge for an age-old curse. Region: Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I always pictured my main character as looking like Hayley Williams in the music video for Paramore's That's What You Get, but if I had to choose an actress, I would go with Lucy Hale.

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rachael.leann — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 21:58:26 -0400

Vote for this one!

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Maemi — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:05:58 -0400

User name: Maemi Title: The Kingdom Gems Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Synopsis: Princess Lana of Eferhild is the second daughter in a matriarchal kingdom, sentenced from birth to be seen as an "extra" while her older sister Katarina is groomed for taking over the throne. At seventeen, Lana is officially engaged to Prince Halim of Abdul-Bari. However, the day that Halim is supposed to come to bring Lana to the desert nation, the castle sanctuary is broken into and the Earth Gem, capable of giving its wielder powers that are quite literally earth-shattering, is stolen. In the confusion Lana escapes, determined to get the gem back herself. As she teams up with a noble but romantically awkward knight of Eferhild and fairy who is constantly trailed by a wolf cub, a conspiracy greater than just the size of Eferhild starts to reveal itself. There are other sources of magic in other kingdoms, and someone seems to be after them all- even if innocent lives have to be sacrificed to accomplish this. Region: USA:: Maine The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I uh, don't really know enough actresses to think of one who would fit Lana XD A teenager with brown hair and brown eyes, I guess.

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midnight_doll — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:18:22 -0400

User name: midnight_doll Title:Castlehill Genre: Horror & Supernatural Synopsis: Plum is forced to move to Scotland to claim her parents' heritage to her, a victorian dreamy mansion. Working in a local shop she meets the quirky ginger, Carolyn and the old-fashioned gentleman, Joseph. Upon finding an old grimoire telling the story of an impossible Victorian romance she begins to have nightmares, to feel followed and falls in a sickness medicine doesn't cure. Unadvertedly, Carolyn reveals she's a mildly powerless Wiccan and Plum -in more need for answers than fear- lets her conduct an spiritism session where they know the nightmares are omens and there is danger around Plum. Plum grows too fond of Joseph, leaving her old boyfriend for everything new she feels for the gentleman. Her sickness gets worse, the nightmares get scarier. She decides to confess it to Joseph for mental relief and he responds with too accurate facts about her dreams, the grimoire and his own last name. Plum corners him with questions and he realizes he talked too much, forced to reveal Plum a secret that could help her understand and fight the paranoia but that could also break her trust and make her fear him. Region: Mexico::South The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Kat Dennings

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TheBnf — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:22:43 -0400

User name: TheBnf Title: The Bubble Genre: Science Fiction - Romance Synopsis: When the water at the local beach stops being filtered from the nuclear fallout of a long passed war, Lance Kippel meets four young women who lead him against a seemingly oppressive government of the sectioned out area of the former United States surrounded by a large opaque bubble. Region: United States :: Colorado The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Considering his mildly douchey personality is modeled after Matthew McConaughey...

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Plamadude30k — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:25:17 -0400

Username: Plamadude30k Title: Ophion Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: Hundreds of years in the future humanity is making its first steps towards the stars, sending colony ships to earth-like planets orbiting nearby stars, never to return. Traveling faster than any other humans in history, the two hundred crew members of the ship Aquila will take nearly forty years to reach their goal, a distant planed called "Ophion." Along the way, they will encounter the many dangers of interstellar travel, including rogue planets and radiation storms, but ultimately they will find that the greatest danger among the stars is themselves. Region: USA :: Hawaii The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: This is a bit difficult to answer, since I have seven main characters and a few of them grow up over the course of the novel. Their adult versions, at least, would be played by: Kateri: Stana Katic Steven: David Wenham Lily: Kristen Bell Soren: Henry Cavill Dimitrios: Jonathan Frakes Adrienne: Lena Headey Zak: Avery Brooks

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serobella — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:35:52 -0400

User name: serobella Title: Don't Fruit the Beer Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: Abandoned at birth by high school sweethearts, telepathic twins Krystal and Pepsy have been raised by the ever elusive (and soda swilling) Sweet Home cult. After twenty-two years of a quiet and sheltered life they have finally been sent on an undercover mission to infiltrate the rival group Peppery Inland, and so find themselves cut off from everything they know when calamity strikes. Planet Earth has suddenly been attacked by an unknown ninja species armored in aquatic gear, and in the ensuing turmoil all communication is down. Without Sweet Home to direct them the twins decide to abandon the sugary sweet life they've always known to work together with Peppery Inland and attempt to use their abilities for the good of the human race. As they struggle through the confusing maze of the world they were never allowed to experience they find themselves in a series of events that not only bolster their sense of individuality but cause them to question their very origins. Once it becomes clear that the Aquatic Ninja Aliens are targeting the worlds breweries Krystal and Pepsy struggle to hold on to the wholesomeness of their upbringing while preventing the rich headiness of the A.N.A.'s mission to fill their minds. Region: USA :: Colorado :: Denver The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: This was a tough one, but I would like to think two "unknowns" would play the twins. If I had to choose someone I think it would be Olivia Wilde for Krystal Jackson Rathbone for Pepsy. (Although they are substantially more attractive than I picture my characters!)

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inpariswithyou — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:47:21 -0400

User name: inpariswithyou Title: Fourteen Lines Genre: Literary fiction Synopsis: Residing on the ringed planet of Mu’ari, the Motek are a primitive culture, flourishing in the fertile river valley that has been their home for millennia. The fourteen rings in the sky, seen as gods by the people, have given the Motek everything: a morality, an ideal, a reason to be. But when the rings suddenly disappear, the very fabric of their society disintegrates. Have the gods abandoned them? Have they died? Were they ever really there? The story of the gods may have ended, but the story of the Motek continues through its people: a devout priest, struggling to reconcile the new world with what he knows in his heart; the disillusioned ruler, toiling to stabilize the people — and the position — he loves; a noblewoman and her slave who share a love that may not be as forbidden as they thought; and a newly acquired slave who has never felt as free in his life. As everything old turns to ash, the Motek will be surprised by what survives the flames — and what doesn’t. (You can read an excerpt on my Novel Info page!) Region: Pittsburgh, PA, USA The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I have a few main characters, so let me think... Qinishqe, the promiscuous gay slave who falls in love: Taylor Lautner, but not now... when he was younger and a little less bulky... like in NEW MOON, not TWILIGHT. Sifiqe, the traditionally-minded slave in love with a noblewoman artisan: Darren Criss... this is less about looks and more about general feel of the role requirements. Kili, the artisan whose religious indoctrination prevents her from true love: Emma Stone Teduli, the disillusioned king who must cope with change: Sean Connery, but maybe twenty years ago. Patet, the devout priest who goes through Hell after the disappearance of the gods: Ryan Gosling, before he got buff and hot Man...after doing that, I don't know how casting agents survive! This was tough!

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DefineDreams — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:49:51 -0400

User name: DefineDreams Title: when the dawn was the color of efflorescence Genre: Satire, Humor & Parody Synopsis:mary sue (adj) - a mary sue (sometimes just sue), in literary criticism and particularly in fanfiction, is a fictional character with overly idealized and hackneyed mannerisms, lacking noteworthy flaws, and primarily functioning as a wish-fulfillment fantasy for the author or reader. Vivienne's least favorite word was cliche. But isn't that what her life was about? She is just like every other super powered, extremely magical, daughter of the peasent, favorite of the queen Mary Sue out there. She lives on S.U.E.R.S (state of undeniably extremely unrealistic sues) island, where the sues go. But, you see, Gooda Uther, the fairy of Adventure Novels casted a spell on the island. All sues who stepped on the island would lose their sueiness in time. And they did. Vivienne now must try to convince the people of Realisticista that Gooda Uther really did cast the spell and most of the sues (well...except for Ambrosia Castralia Condencia) are now three dimentional. Vivienne tried. And failed. That was thirty years ago. Ambrosia, now grown up and renamed Anionette, must carry the nonexisting torch. But she can't. Three years ago, she caught The Extremely Bad Disease and can't see in color or walk straight. And she can't say the word "banana" ever. So Ambrosia/Anionette enlists the help of Soldier, Spy, Princess, and Prince to do the task. This really won't end well. A tale of colors, realisim, sues, and most of all...bananas. Region: USA::Texas::Dallas/Ft.Worth The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Selena Gomez for Princess but in looks mostly.

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Momoka — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:55:30 -0400

User name: Momoka Title: Give & Take (but if it works for stylizing purposes, I think Give/Take works just as well, if not better!) Genre: Literary Fiction Synopsis: A 22 year old pro-life girl finds out she's pregnant by her abusive boyfriend. With the suffocating support of a best friend that doesn't realize how badly the girl needs help, the threat of losing the acceptance of her ever-loving family, and the thought of going against everything she has ever believed in, the girl is forced to make a heart-wrenching decision that is sure to change her life, and the lives of those around her, forever. Region: USA :: New York :: New York City The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Analeigh Tipton (specifically with this look: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b6/AnaleighTipton.jpg/220px-AnaleighTipton.jpg) Thank you for the consideration!

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The Allergen — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:56:07 -0400

User name: The Allergen Title: The Brotherhood Genre: Fantasy (Swords, no Sorcery) Synopsis: Nathaniel is a member of The Brotherhood, a religious organisation of assassins and thieves who worship the Four Fingered God. Having just passed his initiation (the silent vow - detailed in the prequel flash fiction piece on my profile) he is beginning his life as a full Brother. He is set numerous tasks by the Elders in an attempt to track down a the person who is spreading lies and misinformation in an attempt to destroy the Brotherhood. In the course of his duties (which generally involve tracking down and killing people, or filching valuable items from heavily guarded places) he learns something shocking about the Elders and The Brotherhood. He must then find a way to save the Brotherhood at the same time they are all trying to kill him. Region: Home region is Regina, Saskatchewan but I live in China The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Mat Smith's body, with Enrique Iglesias' face. This might be a tricky one - the brothers remove their pinkie fingers in the course of their training, so anything that show Nathaniel's hand(s) would need to reflect that. Oh, I hope you pick mine!

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maris_can_fly — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 23:05:27 -0400

User name: maris_can_fly Title: Death, Incorporated. Genre: Literary Fiction Synopsis: Seth never really pictured himself working in an office. Somehow, that's exactly where he ended up, and he's got the suit, the bad coffee, and the ugly name plaque to prove it. He does not remember applying for this job, or even how he got to this office. All he knows is that he has the one qualification required to work in this strange place. He's dead. After all, it wouldn't be suitable for a living, breathing person to be a Death Agent, now would it? Seth can't remember how he died, but the more he works, the closer he comes to facing the truth about his death, and why his new job is not a random occurrence. Region: USA::Texas::El Paso The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: A younger Jay Hernandez

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applegreentea — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 23:12:18 -0400

User name: applegreentea Title: The Delicate Lies Genre: Lit Fic Synopsis: Miyu Koizumi is on a bright, shining, predetermined path to success. Graduate at the top of her class, go to the prestigious Tokyo University to eventually, one day, become the leading scholar in her field and make her parents proud. When her path is intersected by the charming Keisuke Kojima who is caught up in a decidedly less-than-charming-life of working at a host club, Miyu receives a whole other education on the grimy world of hosting. As a fragile friendship begins to build between the two, together they struggle to balance their relationship with stigma, societal rules, the expectations of their friends and families. Separately, they struggle to walk the fine line between discretion and deception as they try to do all the right things. Or, at least, none of the wrong things. Region: United States:: Indiana The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Erika Toda as Miyu and Yusuke Yamamoto as Keisuke

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Sykosqueak — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 23:21:28 -0400

User name: Sykosqueak Title: The Shield of Chiron Genre: Sci-Fi Synopsis: Two hundred years ago, the Chiron was lost in space during its mission to study Alpha Centauri. Emma had built her doctoral dissertation on the theory of what happened to the ship and its crew. But right after submitting her theory, a settlement was found, filled with the descendants of the Chiron crew. Emma is given the opportunity to set her facts straight by journeying to the first discovered life-bearing planet, where she will work as a spy to infiltrate the Shield of Chiron, a resistance group causing trouble for the North American Union. Hopefully, she can complete her mission and make it home in time to finish her degree. Region: USA: Maryland The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: This is tough. I guess the best match that I can find right now is Scarlet Johannson.

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heatherharwood — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 23:39:57 -0400

User name: heatherharwood Title: A Light and A Perfection Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Finley Gallagher is a diplomatic translator for the Interplanetary Federation. When the four planets discovered each other in their solar system, the one commonality within such diverse cultures and ethnicities and languages were their religion. They all worshiped The Name-Giver. Names give power and define talents. Words written and spoken have more power than words typed and digitalized. In a solar system where paper and writing and bound books are a rarity, people are finding themselves farther and farther from the power of the Name-Giver. Religion united the planets but now the diverse interpretation of that religion is threatening to make enemies of them. Finley is asked to translate an intelligence recording in an obscure dialect and she is shocked to recognize the voice of a childhood friend. She learns that this old friend is being sought for stealing the Federation’s most sacred and untranslatable book and Finley may be the only person able to translate it using her unique language abilities and talent for reading people. In a near-death experience she discovers that her abilities are a divine gift and now she must figure out how to translate an untranslatable book while on the run from government officials who want to exploit the sacred book and her abilities to avoid an interstellar civil war. Finley works to help the planets of the Federation learn to communicate not just with each other but the Name-Giver as well, and she must also learn to open up her own closed heart to others with the help of her new boyfriend who is trying to guide her in his own ideas of saving the universe and her starship pilot who seems to only love to hate her. Region: USA, Texas, Houston The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Julia Jentsch

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dgodard — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 23:41:46 -0400

User name: dgodard Title: Alliance in Aether Genre: Steampunk Fantasy Synopsis: The late Victorian world is a time of prosperity and creativity. Cities are expanding. Science is discovering. Freedom is spreading. Yet, all are unaware that their future rests in the hands of the hidden vast empires of aeronauts, aquanauts, terranauts, and polarnauts, The Alliance in Aether has one united goal. To remain hidden from the rest of the world and live as they wish. They have employed decades of secrets to keep their modern advancements of aether and clock powered wonders from the doors of the rest of the world. Other than their desire for secrecy, the hidden empires keep to themselves. The Alliance is threatened. The Confederacy of Aether Dominance is banned and suppressed by the Alliance for aiming to utilize aether powered machines to control the world. The Confederacy has been growing and assassinating Alliance operatives in the Victorian world. When the assassinations reach a staggering toll, the Alliance must unite as the last line of defense for the world against the destruction of the Confederacy. Region: USA::Utah::Utah County The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Christopher Plummer for the father, Dianna Agron as the daughter, and Ben McKenzie as the unexpected hero.

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Cucuukit — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 23:44:31 -0400

User name: Cucuukit Title: After All, Aren't We Just Puppets? Genre: I'm putting Fantasy, but I'm not sure. xD Synopsis: Hundreds of years ago, the people of the land of Gingarp worshipped their almighty gods, called Writers, who were a long line of people who held the power to control the lives of their subjects. Writer's powers were passed down from generation to generation, a new Writer coming when the old one passed. One would think this great power they possessed would be used for evil, and that they were easily corrupted, but this was not true. The Magicians would keep an eye on the current Writer, keeping them in check and keeping the balance of Gingarp. However, one day the people realized how dangerous the Writer's could potentially be, and set out to destroy the line. The Writer's were thought to be wiped out from that day on, and the people finally felt safe. Years later, a young woman named Lia suspects there's something amiss. With her studying of Gingarp mythology in college, she yearns to find out if the Writer's actually did exist, and if they still do. While delving into her research, she not only discovers new and interesting things, but she also realizes how the world around her is falling apart. With mysterious cases of insanity popping up frequently around the town, someone must be blamed, and a war is marching closer every second. Top this off with two unknown men entering her life, Tolp and Plot, one who she thinks holds the secrets to the unique past of the Writer's, and the current state of Gingarp's people. Region: USA, Boulder, Colorado The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Ellen Page

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Sara Zee — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 23:44:59 -0400

User name: Sara Zee Title: Barristar Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: The year is 2112, and it's a brave new world. Forget about the Kennedys, the Barristars are the new American royalty. The family sky-rocketed to stardom six years ago after patriarch Richard Barristar sold his innovative "soldier-drone" technology to the U.S. Department of Defense for a staggering $1.2 billion. Since then, the amazingly cognizant drones have been utilized in battles across the globe, key defenders of America's safety and liberty... * The year is 2128, and it is a very sad day indeed. The tragic suicide of robotics genius Richard Barristar shocks the world. Barristar, the creator of the celebrated "soldier-drone" android, struggled with alcoholism and depression over the last two decades of his life, styling himself a second Oppenheimer, another "destroyer of worlds." After the death of his beloved wife Fiona, from breast cancer in 2119, Barristar receded from the public eye and kept all his new innovations fiercely secret, locked in his high-security laboratory on his family's estate. Conversely, his eldest son David Barristar has risen to prominence over the past couple of years. A distinguished Harvard graduate, David is an immensely popular Massachusetts state senator and a 2130 presidential hopeful... * The year is 2138, and android rights are being hotly debated in Congress. Can they own property? Vote? Should human-android marriages even be recognized? No longer just cannon fodder for American imperialistic wars, android technology has grown increasingly sophisticated, blurring the line between man and machine - frankly, no one can tell the difference anymore. Championing android rights is none other than President David Barristar and his younger sister Vivian, who is set to marry "Robert Smith," a decommissioned soldier-drone, in the spring of next year. "Robert" is said to have been one of the first soldier-drones ever created, allegedly built by the man Richard Barristar himself... * The year is 2139, and the Barristar family makes headlines again. Vanessa Barristar, Vivian Barristar's twin sister, has been linked to the bombing of the Washington D.C. soldier-drone plant. The incident killed two human workers, injured six, and destroyed over three thousand soldier-drones. A fiery NYU political science major, Vanessa is reputedly the black sheep of the family. Nevertheless, over the last decade she has avoided the limelight and remained ominously silent about her father's legacy and her brother's administration. Vivian Barristar has repeatedly mentioned her relationship with her sister is tempestuous. In a 2136 interview she said, "Vanessa sees the world in black and white. Her ability to compromise - to forgive - died with our father. Out of everyone, I think she was hit the hardest by his suicide... I love my sister, but barring physical appearance, we are nothing alike." * This is the future. These are the Barristars. Welcome to the family. Region: Bryan/College Station, Texas The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen would play Vivian and Vanessa Barristar.

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Breeze — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 23:59:22 -0400

Name: Breeze Title: Fight Genre: Adventure Synopsis: The world ends slowly. One day, the electricity stops working and doesn't come back on. Amidst all the politician's promises and denial to see common sense, we think things will be okay. After a month passes, food is becoming harder to find, and people are getting a little crazy. Electricity isn't simply off, it's not there anymore. Even at Mr. Kim's dojo in a suburb outside Kansas City, a place of respect and courtesy, the higher black belts are starting to plan for the worst. Five teens do their best to weather the storm amidst the changing winds. The mayor sends a group to Kansas City, but the highway is blockaded by gangs. Someone raids Mr. Lee's Gun Emporium and leaves Mr. Gardner bleeding out on the floor. Looting begins. To save the community, five mediocre teenagers will try to find the weapons and destroy them before chaos sets in. The five kids: Tom, fat white belt; Fletcher, uncoordinated yellow belt geek; Brianna, vain blue belt; Javier, huge, silent brown belt; and Ben, newly appointed first degree black belt. What hope do they have?! Region: Kansas City, MO The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Hmm, not sure! I guess I give up the creative license!

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Roka — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:06:37 -0400

User name: Roka Title: The Core Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Ever wonder where the dragons went? Why nobody has ever seen them for hundreds of years? They live at the Core, the center of the Earth at the hottest part where no man has touched. They live quite civilized lives in towns and cities beneath the ground, but when Amid, a young dragon loses his sister he has to go on a journey to find her. Amid finds her disappearance is connected to the Black Dragon, an evil dragon of myth and legend. But are things what they seem? Region: USA :: California :: Los Angeles The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Not sure?

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JazzRee — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:14:11 -0400

User name: JazzRee Title: Pinned! Genre: YA & Romance & Other: Sport - Wrestling Synopsis: Ever since Evalyn moved to White Chapel, Michigan all she has wanted to do was wrestle. So what if there's never been a female state champion in Michigan's High School wrestling championship? So what if the odds have been against her from the start? She's been practicing for years, and she's not going to let some boy get in the way of her dream. After all there's always got to be someone who accomplished something first, right? Region: United States, Michigan, Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Alyson Stoner or AnnaSophia Robb as Evalyn

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Trying2Hard — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:36:56 -0400

User name: Trying2Hard Title: In Memory Genre: Period Fantasy/Mystery Synopsis: After disappearing from the capitol city of Adlaw, Anesha - the youngest daughter of a noble on the king's own counsel - turns up in a poor village on the other side of the duchy, with all of her memory gone. Reuniting with the strangers she once knew as her family is a struggle, and adjusting to her own life is only made more difficult in the strained peace following an inconclusive war with rival kingdom Caleda. While tensions between Adlaw and Caleda start to heat up again, Anesha works to learn more about herself and slowly unravel the secret of her past, and why it was erased. Region: USA: California: Riverside The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Dakota Blue Richards. I don't know much about actors/actresses, but after doing a search for young, talented, females actresses, I think she's perfect (she's the prefect age right now, too).

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clutzycricket — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:40:52 -0400

User name: clutzycricket (yes, I'm shameless. But this is an idea I've been plotting for years...) Title: Ill Haven Genre: Horror/Supernatural Synopsis:Upon the death of Queen Melisande, strange events have been happening. The Princess Azeala has vanished, and unrest begins in the northeastern border. People are vanishing, and strange groups of creatures have been spotted. The witch of the caves has been stirring... Olivia only wants to last out the autumn, and figure out what caused her mother's death. Instead she's dragged from the world she knows and forced to help save her cousin from dying. Little does she know that this may be the only way to prove her mother was murdered... Calliope wants to find her fiance, who vanished the night before their wedding. But bitterness and self-pity began to creep in, until the Crown Princess broke into her cottage and gave her a task- find the missing Duchess of Lorelei, who is rumored to have lived in a different world for the past quarter century. Mache only wants to be left alone. Her unusual parentage- not to mention her ties to the old aristocracy, brought low by a century of civil war- makes her a target of gossip and casual cruelty. By when the royal spymaster asks her to fetch a young heiress who is being help prisoner on the northern border, she stashes away her studies in the palace, and finds herself on the trail of two devestating curses... Region: Philadelphia The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Mache- Alessandra Mastronardi Olivia- Emma Stone Calliope- Malin Akerman

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fluteplayer — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:54:29 -0400

User Name: fluteplayer Title: The Iron People Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: In 2006, humans discovered another race living among them; the faeries. Terrified, they began experimenting and trying to find ways to defeat their new foes. Eventually, they found a way to add iron to a human to create an entirely new race of people. The Iron People. In 2009, war broke out between the faeries and the Iron People. On December 21, 2012, the war ended, leaving the humans as rare entities that fled from the two new coutries that rose in the place of the former United States of America, Faeryland and the Iron Kingdom. However, there was not peace. Faeries still hunt the Iron People, and the Iron People still hunt faeries. Once a year, every sixteen year old Iron Person is sent into Faeryland to bring back a live faery. If they succeed, they take part in a grand ceremony in which they kill their first faery and become warriers. This is the world that Kat lives in. Welcome to the year 3026. As an Iron Person in her sixteenth year, now is her time to become a warrier and finally get her father to see her as someone that matters. But when she discovers that everything she knows about faeries is a lie, that may not be as simple and straightforward as she originally thought.... Region: USA::Alabama::Birmingham The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaption: Jodelle Ferland, if she straightened her hair.

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PhantomDream — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:57:31 -0400

User name: PhantomDream Title: The Cuckoo's Clue Genre: Mystery/Thriller/Horror or whatever it means. Synopsis: Detective Andrea Rosen is less than thrilled when she and her partner, Detective Cameron Tyler, are called to the scene of a murder at a local asylum. And with six people discovered around the body minutes after the person's death and the murder weapon lying at the scene, she's pretty sure she's got an open-and-shut case. But with a lack of motive and four suspects with mental conditions, she's pretty sure she's not getting the whole story. But when another person dies, she's pretty sure that this is bigger than she'd ever imagined. --- So people are assigned game pieces for the game Clue and at least one other person's gonna get killed off. And Red will descend deeper into schizophrenia, Elle will confront her illness and there's going to be an awful lot of macaroni and cheese, in between the serial killings and blood and death and mental illness and tears and general melancholy. Region: USA: Calfornia, since I'm not really from West Africa. The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: ...which one? And I know of very few actors, so this is a very limited range. And a quick browse of Wikipedia. Mostly the second. Dr. Moira Emslie: Jessica Capshaw? Thomas "Red" Radley: Luke Kleintank, with darker hair? Not really sure here. Elle Keaton: Maybe a slightly younger Zooey Deschanel? Sadie Walker: Laura Mennell--the only one I knew when I started writing this. Although the character might end up being blond. Detective Andrea Rosen: Penelope Cruz...and now we know I'm getting desperate. Detective Cameron Tyler: Alexis Denisof, maybe. Straight from a google search. I'm pathetic. And this is disregarding a character who is destined to die and a character who isn't present often.

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ewellk — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 01:31:54 -0400

User name: ewellk Title: The City of Lost Memories Genre: Young Adult Science Fantasy Synopsis: In a world where society has dissolved into city-states, in a city ruled by a woman in white where no one can remember anything that happened more than ten years ago, a girl named Razz joins a movement that aims, despite the violent opposition of the government and the white-clad Lady Kuma Lisa's insistence that ignorance is bliss, to find the key to a supercomputer that holds the memories of the city's people--a supercomputer named Pandora's Box. Region: USA:California:Los Angeles The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: AnnaSophia Robb

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loveispure — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 01:43:36 -0400

User Name: loveispure Title: The Usurper's Son Genre: Fantasy (Medieval type,as opposed to urban) Synopsis: Shadow, a social pariah due to his late father's act of treason, is framed for the brutal mass murder of the Kirojathian Royal Council. Now on the run, and armed with the help of his equally-shunned companion Brod, a crooked sword, and the desire for a good name, he sets out to find the real killer. Region: USA:: Alabama::Birmingham Actor: Alex Pettyfer

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kuyerjudd — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 02:24:21 -0400

User name: kuyerjudd Title: The Life and Times of the Devil Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: From the moment he came into existence, Lucifer has always wondered how and why he came to be. None of the other archangels can mollify his curiosity. He isn’t allowed to ask, only to follow orders like the soldier he was made to be. Only to serve God without a choice. Follow. Serve. Follow. Serve. When he discovers the God they have all been kowtowing before is a clandestine group of conspiring higher-order beings, and that they have put the real God to sleep, he riles up a group of angels into rebellion to stop Creation and save God. But his plans are thwarted when his friend Michael hurls him into the Earth to die at the orders of the High Council. What they don’t know is that he’s survived. With the fate of the lost God, and angels and humans that despise him hanging on the balance, Satan the Damned, as he has come to be known, can only hope that he and an army of rebellious demons are enough to stop Rapture . . . and possibly a more heinous agenda. Region: Asia::Philippines The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Robert Downey, Jr.

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ptowey — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 02:28:17 -0400

User name: ptowey Title: Wake Me When I'm Dying Genre: Literary Fiction Synopsis: Arianna is a thirty year old bookstore clerk with a crappy apartment, a fish named Milk, and a 50% chance of dying before she's sixty. Arianna has a family history of Fatal Familial Insomnia, an incurable genetic disease which starts as insomnia and leads to death within eighteen months. Arianna's mother died from it, and her sister will one day go the same way. Arianna, however, refuses to get the simple test that will tell her whether she has FFI or is completely normal. She lives her life safe in her own ignorance, secretly dreading that every sleepless night is the onset of the disease. That is, until an unexpected new boyfriend shows her the possibility of a future and a life - the two things she's always dreamed of and never dared to want. Now she can finally have them, and all she has to do is keep sleeping. Region: USA :: Florida :: Miami The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Maggie Siff or Maggie Gyllenhaal (or anyone else named Maggie who'd like to take a crack at it)

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maris_can_fly — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 02:53:21 -0400

I'm not entirely sure what happened to my first post...anyway here it goes again. User name: maris_can_fly Title: Death, Incorporated. Genre: Literary Fiction Synopsis: Seth never pictured himself as an office stiff, but somehow he's ended up as one. He has the suit, bad coffee and ugly name plaque to prove it. Seth doesn't remember how he found his new employer, much less every applying for the job, but he does realize one thing. He has the only qualification required for the job: he's dead. A living human could never perform the duties of a Death Agent. Unlike his co-workers however, Seth can't seem to remember how he died. The longer Seth is on the job, the clearer the circumstances of his death become, and the more he realizes there are things about his life (and death) that he must come to terms with. Region: USA::Texas::El Paso The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: A young Jay Hernandez :)

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maris_can_fly — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 02:54:48 -0400

Fabulous...there it is. Sorry for the two posts!

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lozzmaggi — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 03:00:22 -0400

Yes please.

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hummingbirdchen — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 03:04:58 -0400

User name: hummingbirdchen Title: CIRQUE NOIR Genre: Historical Thriller/ Gothic Synopsis: London, 1858. By night, the daredevil Ella Noir swings on trapeze and braves the perils of the tightrope. By day, she picks pockets in the mingling crowds at the circus, a decaying institute in the ancient pleasure gardens at Vauxhall. But when Ella picks the wrong pocket, she finds herself indebted to the shady Abbott, a London gang runner who can see potential in Ella’s unique skills. Ella is soon embroiled in the gang’s daring jewellery heists and outrageous thefts, all executed in Abbott’s inimitable style. Ella’s association with Abbott saves her when the circus is burnt to the ground. But Ella’s family are killed, and her surviving circus friends scatter to the fringes of the city, absorbed in the miasma of the London Great Stink. There is no doubt in Ella’s mind that the man responsible for the fire is the expansionist Lord Ashby. In a city growing like a tumour, the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens is lucrative property; and now that the last lease-holder is a smouldering pile of ashes, Ashby is free to buy the land for his personal empire. Ella convinces Abbott to help her exact revenge for her family’s death. But Lord Ashby is a dog with a terrible bite; and when Abbott is framed for the infanticide of Ashby’s deformed son, he is sentenced to death. Ella must lead the gang to save their boss from the hangman’s noose. But with Lord Ashby’s thugs declaring a London-wide war on Abbott’s men, and a drug-addled stalker known only as Mr Hyde, whose deadly obsession for Ella grows by the day, the future is uncertain. So Ella must instead turn to her past, and resurrect the last vestiges of her circus. Her only hope to outplay Ashby’s men lies in the skills of the men and women that London would rather forget. Cirque Noir, the freaks and outcasts of a soiled city, will die one way or another. But if Ella has her way, they won’t be the only ones. Region: New Zealand :: Christchurch The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Emily Blunt

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YasSch — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 03:06:29 -0400

User name: Jazza Title: Angel Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Katie has a perfect life for the past she has. She's angel like and is doing really well in school. Until a new girl comes. The town turns evil and her friends become harsh but at the same time weird things are happening to her. With no friends, no parents and just her grandmother she is lost in disappear and then her grandmother has a heart attack. She then finds out her destiny and sets out to restore her life. Making it better in the process. She reunites her family and comes to terms with her father and brother's deaths. Region: Melbourne The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Angelica Panganiban

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Atticus509 — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 03:14:54 -0400

I would very much like to read this.

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hitogoroshi — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 04:18:30 -0400

User name: hitogoroshi Title: Dust Genre: Low-fantasy western Synopsis: The wilderness is slowly being fenced in on the continent of Voras. But in the seven deserts of the Septduweir, the old powers still reign: flowers grow taller than men, strange beasts stalk their domains, and the mysterious dust men plot in their conclaves to wage war on the world outside. When a merchant caravan needs to cross The Fiddler's Expanse, one of the deserts of the Septduweir, they turn to the Company of the Sun, a mercenary group that will hire anyone and perform any task. They hire three men from the Company: Alarain, a broad-shouldered gunslinger with a mystical affinity for the desert; Koro, a religious sniper bound by a pact of silence; and Leon, the elderly commander whose experience is outstripped only by his cynicism. Their job is a tough one: not only must they cross The Fiddler's Expanse, but they must see a caravan of timid, frightened people safely through with them. They are all wearily aware that there is no "routine" crossing of one of the Septduweir, but even they are not prepared for what they'll find in the deep desert... Region: USA-Nebraska The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau would play Alarain.

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RitaMeerkat — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 04:25:43 -0400

This sounds great - I'd love to read it and I'm neither a child nor a YA!

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Acile — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 04:32:34 -0400

Changed the MC's name which changes one sentence in the synopsis: "But Alexis doesn't take it well at all."

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jackharkness6311 — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 04:49:34 -0400

User name: jackharkness6311 Title: Lillian Genre: Romance Synopsis: In 2011, a young man discovers a photo of himself and a woman dating back to 1941, armed with much curiousity he searches out information on the woman and learns that on the night of a dance in 1945 she will be killed by a famous serial killer, and thus begins his journey as he is mysteriously flung back through time. He must come to terms with being trapped, as well as help shape the lives of his new found friends and fall in love with Lillian Stone the woman with little time left. (Ok so its a lot more complicated that but thats it in a nutshell) Region: Manchester UK The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: ermm havent really thought about it but I suppose Felicia Day

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Elle Royale — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 04:53:36 -0400

Title: Dark Ballet Genre: Young Adult Synopsis/Blurb: A retelling of Swan Lake focusing on Odile as she grows in the house of her father Rothbart until the terrible betrayal which leads to her sister Odette dead in the lake, set in middle ages Alsace (on the French/German border). They say... that the day you see your doppelganger, is the day you are due to die. But what if you are the doppelganger... the one whose very existence, whose only purpose is to herald the death of another. One who is the double you never knew... Everyone knows that Odette was a star, a shooting star, her path colliding with that of doomed Prince Siegfried. Odette was light and laughter, dancing in the sun and following a doomed path into Swan Lake with her lover. But there was another – one who danced in the shadows, whose only worth was in a face exactly like a girl who was her opposite. For years, Odette has danced in eternal sunshine, finding rest with her true love. Time has passed, now, time enough for Odile to step out of the shadows and into the starlight. But never in the sun... Region: Australia:Sydney Actress in the movie adaptation - total cop-out, but my friend Emma who is petite, gorgeous AND such a good dancer she has been offered a scholorship with a European Dance company for the whole of next year - now I just have to talk her into it!

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MagicMarkerOfDoom — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 05:08:02 -0400

User name: MagicMarkerOfDoom Title: Tales from Trelle Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: In the vibrant world of Trelle, magic is hazardous. In the underground grottos live the mysterious Akvians. They wield a very erratic sorcery, built on abstract rules that can unwittingly maim and destroy the user. An Akvian slave, Yek, chased from her home, stumbles upon a mine. The mine's lord is cursed and has trapped the miners for centuries, denying all escape until they find and provide him with a rare gem. This silvery gem, Piraz, is required for the curse to be lifted... In North Trelle, purple fever snatches the dignity from its victims and turns human prey into goblin-hybrids. In the forests, Klorble's companion and fellow-diseased friend is murdered by a hunter from Hulat. Blind-stricken from the disease, Klorble is saved by a passing alchemist, and taken under his wing. An alchemist's power is granted by a life-eating parasite, and it soon latches onto the mutant. Possessed by the creature, Klorble continues the quest embarked by all who wield the wisdom of alchemy... In the lost tower of Ruznn, where magi are born and grown to know the ways of ancient magic, Greep strives to learn the meaning of her birth. Neither of the magi knew their parents, and mysteriously vanish from the tower once they reach maturity. Through her struggles and passion for the dark arts, she comes to realize that the path of darkness may hold the answers she long hoped to find... Region: Australia The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Yek: Gwyneth Paltrow Klorble: Doug Hutchison (except there would be make up/cgi... Klorble has a reptilian look to him, and a snout. Purple scales.) Greep: Mayim Bialik If I were to choose a main character out of these three, I would go with Greep.

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Blonde Panther — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 05:21:37 -0400

First and foremost I should mention that I'm writing fanfiction this year... I hope that doesn't compromise my chances. :/ User name: Blonde Panther. Title: Wolfing Out. Genre: Fantasy, Mystery, maybe horror? Synopsis:If Eliwood and Ninian thought their troubles had ended along with Nergal’s life, they had better think again. Recently, the marquess of Pherae has been getting reports of severely mutilated and killed livestock, the targets gradually growing bigger, from chickens to entire oxen. Investigation leads them to find pawprints of large wolves, but they know the Pheraen wolf population to be thinning out to the point where the forest and plains should offer them far more prey than they need… When the daughter of a farmer is attacked to near-death, Eliwood decides it’s been enough and gives all actions regarding these attacks the highest priority. But no one can shake the feeling that dark clouds are packing above the fair plains of Pherae… Region: Holland & Belgium. The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Oh god, you'd have to ask Nintendo. I'm sure they're more aware of all the different actors out there than I am. As long as it's not Robert Pattinson it should be fine as far as I'm concerned.

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jonathancrowe — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 05:34:56 -0400

Thank you for this opportunity! :) User name: jonathancrowe Title: Scrapyard of Time Genre: Science fiction Synopsis: Fresh out of university, the young teacher Lukas Loevenkaer provides his students with crucial knowledge of practically every religion imaginable. Why it's crucial? Because his students are Grim Reapers in training and the school is located at the end of the worlds, a melting pot of multiple realities and burned-out planets. One day he's hired to leave the relative safety of the school on a mission to visit a group of natives, people who live after the apocalypses, in order to establish contact with them and find out if the rumours of an island suddenly showing up are true. Joining Lukas on the journey is Cornelius, a powerful wizard who is indebted to Death after not dying when he should have, as well as Ananda, a former Reaper with anthropological inclinations, and Shiran, a young warrior with technologically enhanced features, a relic from the past, or future - depending on your point of view. Region: Europe: Denmark The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: ... Someone short and blonde. Haven't found the "right" guy yet.

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KimGM — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 05:45:03 -0400

User name: KimGM Title: Snowbound Genre: Chick Lit Synopsis: Mia Wilkinson is going to turn 35 on Christmas Day and she's not looking forward to it. Why should she? She isn't having the best of years--she just lost her job thanks to missing a deadline, her affair with a married man is kaput now that his wife is pregnant and he's decided to stay, all of her girlfriends are married with children and seem to have forgotten she exists other than when they need a babysitter or want to complain about their husbands. All she wants to do is spend Christmas and New Year alone and hope that the new year will be better. So she does what any self-respecting 35-year-old who wants to avoid her friends and their single sympathy does: she secludes herself in her grandmother's house in a small town in Vermont. But her plans of a solitary Christmas don't go as planned--especially when a gorgeous South African photographer shows up on her doorstep. Region: Europe:: Sweden The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Hmm... for Mia, I could imagine Sanaa Lathan, for Hannes the hot South African...maybe Nikolaj Coster-Waldau ("Jaime Lannister" in Game of Thrones).

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kellyaziz — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 05:53:03 -0400

User name: kellyaziz Title: Blood & Water: Thicker Than Genre: Urban fantasy Synopsis: Nippon prospered in the 21st century. The Imperial Family's rule and deity intervention has brought safety and security to the nation, her enemies, The State Confederation and Albion neutralised under the powerful European Fey Union. Youkai and humans both live side by side and a tentative sort of peace existed between them because neither side could afford another devastation that the last Great Demon War brought. But that balance will be threatened by the discovery of an ancient youkai everyone thought long dead - Segawa Masaki. Found by none other than his only living heir, Ayako, Masaki wakes up to a world he barely recognises as demons and humans both fight over the right to use him or kill him. Either way, all Masaki cared about was to understand why his own blood had betrayed him. But he would find the journey to get the answer a dangerous one. Someone or something is stalking powerful humans and youkai alike, and Masaki makes for a tempting prize. Region: Asia: Malaysia The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Matsushita Yuya

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ObiKimono — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 05:59:12 -0400

User name: Randomness Title: Out on a Limb Genre: Fantasy/Adventure Region: Elsewhere, Michigan The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Jennifer Lawrence? I don't know any actors who'd be right, really. Synopsis: For as long as anyone can remember, they have lived in the Golden City within Talana, also known as the world tree, which really IS the entire known world. Now Talana is dying. The royal mages are convinced that they can revive the tree with magic, but the king, fearing that they are only putting off the inevitable, assembles a band of explorers whose mission is to find a new home for the people of the Golden City, in case a mass exodus should prove necessary. Most of the explorers realize that it's a suicide mission, but for whatever personal reasons, they accept. As it turns out, however, the world tree is just one in a forest... Who knows what strange things lurk in these other trees--or, for that matter, on the forest floor? The world is suddenly a much bigger place with many more things then any of the explorers could have imagined. Air nomads roam the sky; other strange creatures roam the ground, some friendly...and some not so friendly. Soon the group discovers that war is near for the people living outside, and that this war could very likely destroy the world tree. The explorers must get back to warn everyone, but will they want to leave? And is there a secret the royal mages have been keeping from even the king? I'm excited to see where Random takes this story. :D

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ObiKimono — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 06:27:39 -0400

Do we have to put the actor who would play the MC? It's difficult (for me, anyway) to nominate other people's synopses with it there, especially if their story is more plot-driven.

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MagicMarkerOfDoom — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 07:18:28 -0400

I should probably mention that mine is, at the moment, a compilation of short stories... Or Novellas, if they're long enough.

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K.iriel — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:00:37 -0400

User name: K.iriel Title: A Year Full of Challenges Genre: Fantasy/Young Adult Synopsis: The challenge: one year in Athens, alone. The prize: College, all paid for, no questions asked. The catch: No more money than you can make in the month prior, no more belongings than you can carry in your backpack, and you have to live on the streets. It sounds easy enough, and for Ianthe Brennan, it's a way out of the small-town America she's never left and into a year of adventure and, if she's lucky, romance. That is, until the alternate reality starts acting up and the not-so-responsible Leith Riverborn decides that she is his keeper. It's everything Ian can do to stay out of jail and keep her head on her shoulders, and suddenly there's more challenges than she can wave an angry cat at. When a bracelet can mark you for an assassin and a smile can cause bodily harm, the stakes for this particular challenge just got a lot higher. Region: Asia: Taiwan The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: A younger version of Nicole Kidman if possible, or Evanna Lynch with red hair and looking a bit older.

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powerlover — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:02:43 -0400

User name- Powerlover Title: Lost In Freedom Genre: Literary Mystery Region: U.K. England -elsewhere Synopsis: When their journey begins – two childhood companion have different expectations of it and their destination. Laila expects it to be a familiar one that has been repeated for most summers throughout their lives; but Anya knows this is not true. She knows this trip is different but cannot let Laila know…yet. She’s been sworn to secrecy by Laila’s father who works for the Iranian Embassy in London. The plan is for Anya to tell Laila that they are to be met by a private detective and a bodyguard; but only when they get to the Motorway Services complex where Laila expects to meet her aunt. Anya has been told that a security scare at the Embassy has been the catalyst for this change of plan. When the young women get to the Motorway Services - Anya decides she will not tell Laila, leaving Laila's father to give his daughter the news. Will Laila go with her escorts? If she does, where do they go? Is her father telling them the truth about why they need to change their plans? The actor who could play Laila would be a younger Catherine Zeta-Jones

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K.iriel — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:04:08 -0400

I second this nomination, it sounds amazing.

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Kahty — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:34:56 -0400

User name: Kahty Title: Just Super Genre: Young Adult/LGBTQ Synopsis: Trent Jones is your normal 17 year old gay boy – except for that part where he has a really cool super power. At least, it's really cool you're not Trent. Because Trent's awesome power? It's making other people's powers more awesome, which understandably doesn't do much for him. But it's still a power so he still has to transfer to a 'Hero' school to learn how to control it, even if his power screams 'sidekick' and he'd rather die than do that. But school might not be so bad. So what if he's in the 'Underdeveloped Powers' class with a boy that can make himself sick and a girl that can hover as long as she doesn't move? And so what if the rest of his friends there put the word ragtag to shame? If he can learn how to turn off his powers so he's something less of villain bait, find out who's been tromping through his thoughts, and deal with his pesky crush on that boy who makes himself sick, he might just survive to get his diploma. Or maybe not, Trent's never been good at guessing these things. Region: Durham: Ontario: Canada The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I have no idea, someone young and relatively average looking, so maybe Michael Cera??

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melashaan — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:35:14 -0400

User name: melashaan Title: The Funny Machine Genre: Science Fiction/Humor Synopsis: In the relatively near future, Fred Hill wants to keep his comedy club afloat, but the lackluster roster of comedians who have sound-alike routines, cannot converse in interviews, & function under the shared delusion that they're all geniuses isn't exactly helping. However, after seeing how novelty has helped a thriving competitor more than actual humor, he enlists two students and his remaining staff to give him the ultimate novelty act - a stand-up comic-bot. But when it's programmed a little too well, Fred begins to wonder if the field of stand-up comedy will always lead its participants into a pit of arrogance and misery and would be better left in the past. Region: USA: New Jersey: South Jersey The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Joe Rogan; ideally, though, it'd be animated & Fred would be voiced by John DiMaggio.

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Dunx — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:39:38 -0400

User name: Dunx Title: A Turquoise Song Genre: science fiction Synopsis: It is 2084. Ghen Wishart is a boot fixer, a synaesthete uniquely equipped to understand robot sensory derangements. He is part of an elite group that roams the virtual landscape: bug fixers for hire, putting these things right. Ariel is a pop star of the future, her ethereal looks and haunting voice endearing her to millions. But she is also a hyper-sensitive synaesthete who is overwhelmed by sound. He is about to stumble into a unique boot fix job, one where it's not an AI - it's an ET. Only Ariel's unique gifts can bring the alien intelligence online, and only Ghen can save humanity after it wakes up. Region: USA::Oregon::Portlan The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: John Cusack would play Ghen if he was still 25, but Jesse Eisenberg has the right look now. Ariel would be Mia Wasikowska, particularly if she wore grey contacts.

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Kahty — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:41:23 -0400

I am voting for this one so hard! It looks really fun!

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Ms.Writer-Person — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:41:35 -0400

User Name: Ms.Writer-Person Title: Daybreak 13 Genre: Action, Thiller Synopsis: A group of Neo-Communists called Daybreak 13 have taken over the world. The main character, Logan (age 23), with his best friend Sophia (age 21), have sworn to take down Daybreak 13 at any costs. However, every member of Daybreak 13 is a gifted killer, and the company holds more than meets the eye... Region: Northern Europe (England, France, Germany) The actor playing the main character: Aaron Johnson

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Secura — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:56:07 -0400

User name: Secura Title: Trial III Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: Jared is gone. Despair reaches a whole new level as Isabel battles with her wild range of emotions. Left with nothing, she must face the fact that she may never see her husband again. Caught between emotions, Isabel flees the mansion and all those she knows. She encounters a strange cast of characters who have an odd sense of the word fun. Performing dangerous acts together but deserting each other when things go wrong. Isabel is no exception. It takes everything within her to escape the Manics’ grasps. In so doing though, she finds that Jared may not be as far gone as she had thought and things may never be the same between them when she has to fend him off. Region: USA: Vermont The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Ashley Greene

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Synkona — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:59:49 -0400

User name: Synkona Title: Die Stadt der Vergessenen (engl: The City of the Forgotten) Genre: Fantasy (Steampunk) Synopsis: Pax Scarborough had enough problems already – still struggling with her recently discovered magic, the breakup with her fiancé and the fact that her own father is trying to hunt her down now. All she did was team up with a master thief and his airship pirate friend to put an ancient artefact back together. She may have broken the law once or twice. She may have made some magicians very angry. She also may have accidentily used the restored artefact to unbury a lost city from the desert sands. The kind that had been buried for a good reason. Pax finds herself all alone in that city, which is for sure the strangest place she has ever seen: Empty streets, creepy marble sculptures, technology that should not have been in a city as old as this one. Add one annoying hologramm and the fact that trying to get out will only lead Pax deeper in. All that she can do while her companions set out to find her, is try to figure out what exactly the city is that once belonged to the mystical race of the Forgotten – long gone and with so many stories around them that noone remembers the truth. But it might just be hidden somewhere within her reach. Region: Europe::Germany The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Lily Cole

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ichigoneko — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 09:15:07 -0400

User name: Ichigoneko Title: Freedom in the Stars Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: Orphaned Renata Duveaux is forced out of her carefully controlled life by a terrible accident that claims the lives of her friends. Driven into hiding by guilt and shame, she embarks on a dangerous life alone among the rough and violent out-planet survey crews. Suviving the pain and fear that come from working in dangerous environments and shouldering the terrible certainty of her early death, Renata builds a life and career as a brilliant remote image analyst. Traveling the outer edges of the galaxy proves to be worthy of everything she survives and she finds her destiny on Thera - the world that serves as the gateway to the out-planets and their valuable resources. In a universe of bloody civil wars, dangerous lovers, and breath taking beatuy she rises above her past and gains a freedom denied to those of her homeworld. Region: USA, Northern Virginia The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Jennifer Lawrence because she is so perfectly the fierce but loving Katniss Everdeen.

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BlueAfrica — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 09:28:00 -0400

I love this idea! It's so quirky ^_^

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Austine — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 09:36:28 -0400

~User name: Austine ~Title: Aerion ~Genre: Fantasy/YA ~Synopsis: The war of the gods continues. For ages, the empire of Ilyndar has been free of the seductive draw of magic. However, it seems magic is the only cure for the dying emperor and his family. Life hasn’t been easy for Sori Laedir. Having lost both parents at a young age, she took to the streets with her ragtag group of friends. Yet when dignitaries from the country Kyruna arrive with a cure for the emperor, only this orphan from the cesspools can bypass their magical barriers to discover the truth. Someone wants the emperor dead and Sori’s closer to the culprit than she thinks. Loyalties divided, she must choose: reveal the past or save the future. ~Region: USA :: Pennsylvania :: Centre County ~The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Blake Lively

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QuillPenScrawl — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 09:37:52 -0400

Username: QuillPenScrawl Title: Laurelynne Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: When the earth had seen it's fiftieth winter, Cardinal (the creator of The World) went through the world and captured all of the evil and malicious spirits that existed there. Now, Laurelynne Elizabeth Dawnbright, a nine-year-old girl, mistakenly crosses into the prison. She must escape, and help Christian, a man who was trapped there by chance. The prison changes itself to appear like Laurelynne's home, attempting to fool her into staying. Drawing on all of her strength, Laurelynne keeps reality and uneality separate, and vanquishes the spirits that contain her. With the help of Christian, Laurelynne destroys the remains of the prison and disposes of the key. Now, with a newfound confidence, Laurelynne goes on to live in her own world, and begins to make friends and enjoy school. Region: Elsewhere (Uijongbu, South Korea) Actress: A more muted and solemn Joey King, but with a bright and imaginitive mind. <3

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BlueAfrica — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 09:43:21 -0400

User name: BlueAfrica Title: Virtual Gardens (working title) Genre: General fiction with an element of sci-fi - it takes place in the future Synopsis: Midwestern America, 2036. Twelve-year-old Ava Reed lives in a world of technology, speed, and efficiency - a world her mother, Estelle, does not fit into. Estelle reads old-fashioned books, owns a cell phone that only makes calls and texts, and keeps a real garden, despite the fact that everyone else in the city prefers the many holographic gardens on the market. When Estelle dies, Ava is sent to live with her uncle, a rancher who lives in Africa - the last place where life is left simple and "uncivilized." There she takes charge of the ranches gardens as her mother did long ago and learns to love the simplicity of an African rancher's life. Then technology threatens... And at this point I have to stop my synopsis, because I'm not entirely sure where I go from that point onwards. Also, I would like to point out that by "simplicity" of the life in Africa, I do not mean "ease." Obviously life in Africa is a lot of work, unless you're some rich person who owns a hotel or something. Region: United States: Michigan: Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Ava's uncle, Rob, would definitely have to be played by Viggo Mortensen. As for Ava, I'm not sure - after all, she's twelve, and child stars are always rotating, given the whole growing-up thing. Maybe Ava Acres when she's a little older.

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AH-J — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 09:48:25 -0400

User name: AH-J Title: False Friends Genre: Chick Lit Synopsis: Recently divorced and tired of living in a goldfish bowl, Beth goes in search of a new life. There is a long-held dream she has decided to chase. False Friends covers the laughter and tears, the highs and lows of learning to live life in another country, and speak another language. But the most important part of Beth's adventure is discovering who she really is. Region: Caribbean The actor who would play my main character in the movie adaptation: To be honest, I haven't a clue. Hadn't even considered it.. But it would have to be someone earthy with humour and some vulnerability. Maybe a Meg Ryan type.

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minikerri — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 09:55:41 -0400

User name: minikerri Title: Boost Genre: Literary Fiction Synopsis: When Maria enters a clinical trial for a new anxiety-suppressing drug, she's hoping to get rid of the symptoms that stop her from fulfilling her potential as a poet. But she gets more than she bargained for - a boost to her creative skills, along with some dangerous side-effects that force doctors to abandon the trail early. Maria is desperate to get hold of more the drug, frantic to hold onto her new-found inspiration despite the danger it presents. She persuades a sympathetic lab assistant, a fan of her writing, to smuggle it out for her. But how will she and her long-suffering partner cope with the effects of her new creative streak, and her failing health? Region: Europe : UK : London The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Audrey Tautou or Marion Cotillard

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kerrwyvern — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:07:08 -0400

I third this!

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Amy Geliebter — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:23:26 -0400

User name: Amy Geliebter Title: A Fine Line Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Synopsis: Maybe it was his smile. Maybe it was his sparkling blue eyes or the way he said "I love you". Maybe it was the way he methodically diced cocaine before selling it to his next customer- like it was an art. Whatever it was, Charley couldn't help but fall head over heels for Queens drug dealer, Tony. Their love is soon threatened when Charley's father, a twenty year NYPD narcotics detective, becomes suspicious of his daughter's recent behavior. When Charley's father begins to investigate his daughter's love interest, Charley decides to investigate right back. While attempting to save her boyfriend and his crew from almost certain prosecution, Charley discovers just how much her father knows about Tony already. She soon finds that not everything is as it seems with her father, and that there's something much darker than just cocaine at work. Like father like daughter? Region: USA :: Pennsylvania :: Philadelphia The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Emily Browning or Jennifer Lawrence.

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MishMoze — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:24:47 -0400

User name: MishMoze Title: Burnt Porcelain Genre: Mystery, Suspense, Thriller Synopsis: As if Jemma's life couldn't get any busier, her best friend moves away, her step-brother skips his annual visit-before-school-starts-for-Jemma, and then one of her remaining three closest friends turns up dead. Then when a photo of her mother in a wedding dress next to someone she doesn't know at all turns up, she looks for some answers. But when she discovers the identity of her mother's first husband, the only answer she has is who is killing her friends. The pressure mounts as the trio is whittled to a duo, the police are stumped, and the only person able to answer her remaining questions may be the one who is killing the girls. Region: Current region: Kentucky::Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: A tall, willowy Indian woman. I have no idea about specifics yet.

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kerrwyvern — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:34:09 -0400

User name: kerrwyvern Title:The Norse Trilogy: Book II The Book of Kels Genre: Modern Fantasy Synopsis: The Norse Gods have once again made their way into the lives of Mann and all that live in Midgardr. The problem is that the AEsir are not the only ones that see Mann as toys to play with. A little less then a year ago Kelsey's life changed as she picked up a mental hitchicker on her flight home from Germany to Scotland. Thorr a god of inexplicable power had been thrust from his body along with his two brothers Loki and Tyr and forced to inhabit the bodies of three similar women. She had barely noticed the god in her head until he had shown up in her pub. So had a Savartalfarian. The pub had nearly been destroyed in the magical fight that had ensued, and the Asgardian god left dragging the barely breathing dark elf out of her pub and into the night where he left her life entirely. Until today. Thorr has just walked back into her life. The gods need help, but they refuse to ask it from mortals. Now she needs to contact two women she only ever met in passing and the three have to be united to protect Midgardr and Mannheimr (otherwise known as planet earth) or watch as their entire world burns away from beneath them. ...great. Region: Canada :: Ontario :: Niagara The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Chris Hemsworth as Thorr because he's already played it once and preformed nicely (for the record this is NOT a fanfic, this is based off actual Finnmork viking beliefs and traditions). And Gabrielle Anwar to play the firey Kels.

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Shara_Lunison — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:48:26 -0400

User name: shara_lunison Title: Starweave Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Star is a Navigator with an almost unheard of Talent for viewing the Weave. But when she finishes learning how to hone her craft, instead of taking an assignment that uses the best of her abilities, she chooses to waste her Talent aboard a small fishing schooner in the middle of the North Sea. Her reasons for doing so are known only to herself, and perhaps a man with cold blue eyes whom she knows only as La Voz. Being the Navigator for a fishing vessel might be boring, but that's where she meets Tristen, a curious deckhand whose burgeoning Talent must be brought under control before it's too late. He's already seen a thread of the Weave connecting him to Star, and the more she gets to know him the more terrified she is that she knows what that thread means. And then La Voz finds a way to overturn her decision to Navigate at sea, and Tristen gets pulled into a part of Star's pattern that he could never hope to understand. Region: US>Virginia>Elsewhere (Roanoke) The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Star would be played by Amy Yasbeck as she appeared in "Robin Hood: Men in Tights", but with dark brown eyes. She is also only about 17 or 18 years old. Tristen would be played (in a dream world) by Heath Ledger as he appeared in "A Knight's Tale", with pale green eyes and somewhere around 20 years old.

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Rayri — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:48:35 -0400

User name: Rayri Title: Memento Mori Genre: Supernatural Fantasy Synopsis: Sarah is a young, cheery girl living with her somewhat strange, but altogether not really that out of the ordinary, family. The only thing really notable about her is her close friendship with Rachel Anderson, also known as Oracle, the youngest member of the prolific group of superheros and superheroines known as Clockwork. One day, while hanging out with Rachel and her older brother Drake "Aegis", she gets caught up in a fight between the two of them and a terrifying supervillian known as the Corrupter of the Royal Family, the last remaining member of a now-defunct, but once terrifying family of villains known as the Royalty. Although she sustains no injuries but a concussion, her friend's worried brother uses his magic to heal her. That's when the dreams start - terrifying looks into a different past, a darker, truer one. As the memories begin to stack up, she starts to piece together the most important part of the forgotten past - her death. Region: The story takes place in a city similar to New York. I personally life near the Twin Cities in MN. The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Maybe Christian Serratos?There aren't a lot of actresses who can pass as 16.

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ShyScholar — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:15:08 -0400

User name: ShyScholar Title: Of Men and Misfits Genre: Fantasy / Horror Synopsis: Of Men and Misfits follows a community of monsters and other outcasts as they flee from human and divine persecution. A parable of racial and religious intolerance, it documents the escalation of hate crime culminating in an inevitable holy war. Monsters, human and gods all get their say, demonstrating how no one is above prejudice and conflict – and no one, for that matter, is below love and friendship. Region: UK: Birmingham - West Midlands The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Johnny Lewis (Prospect 'Half Sack' from Sons of Anarchy)

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kerrydwyer — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:15:11 -0400

User name: KerryDwyer Title: The Book Exchange Genre: Chic Lit Synopsis: A group of English speaking ex-pats meet once a month at an English book exchange. During this year the drop in the exchange rate cut pensioners income by a third. Meanwhile a woman is widowed and has to deal with the loneliness that his death brings in a country whose language is not her own. Another couple split up as one of them seeks to relive youth in the arms of an outsider. Young teenagers move into the area and struggle to fit in due to cultural and language differences. The year is brought to a stunning end as nature brings about devastation to the region effecting both locals and visitors. That is my plot so far. A few back stories are bubbling along. Region: Charente Maritime FRANCE The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Carla Bruni - who else?

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LauraMcWriter — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:19:23 -0400

Title: Poor Dead Archie Genre: Crime Fiction/Historical Fiction Synopsis: In 1939 the body of known gangster, Archie Hewitt, was discovered in his car on the banks of the South Saskatchewan river. There was no physical evidence tying anyone to the murder. The Saskatoon police assumed his cronies from the States had caught up with him. When new evidence comes to light in 2005, Dr. D. Parker Blake is brought in by the Historical Crimes Unit to find out the truth of Archie's murder. Historian and university professor, Parker follows the evidence and discovers a tale of criminals, love, and secrets. Actors: Dr. D. Parker Blake - Ashley Judd or Winona Ryder; Archie Hewitt - Matt Damon or Ben Affleck Region: Canada - Saskatoon

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dreamhazer — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:20:37 -0400

User name: dreamhazer Title: The Oak Daughter Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Synopsis: Yanna Aberine lives in a world where people are constantly changing into other things. Children’s aspirations are not to grow up and become firefighters, doctors, or astronauts but, rather, to become birds, dolphins, or trees. Those who do not transform before 15 – the breeding age -- work as nannies to the human children until they achieve their metamorphosis. The transformation is unpredictable: nobody knows when they will change or what they will become. The only thing that is certain is that everyone changes before their 21st birthday. Yanna is 23 years old. She is the oldest living human. Shunned by society, she longs for the day she will transform and despises her lingering humanity. But on her 23rd birthday, something changes in Yanna – she meets Roran, a young woman who cherishes her humanity. As their friendship develops, Yanna is forced to ask herself for the first time – does she really want to change? Region: USA: Illinois: Chicago The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Alicia Vikander

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Caroline Gerardo — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:24:45 -0400

User: Caroline Gerardo Title: The River ( may change title) Genre: Literary Thriller Natalie takes early retirement from her career with MI5 to privately raise a child on her own. She relocates to rural Wyoming to escape her past. When she helps her neighbors, the talent she used as an analyst and soothsayer comes back to haunt Natalie. A serial killer or some evil group is in the woods nearby. My region: Southern California in the winter Actress: Angelina Jolie

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piratesswriter — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:25:46 -0400

User name: piratesswriter Title: Of Quests and Magic Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: As the youngest daughter of a king, sixteen-year-old Audra knows that their homeland is coming apart at the seams. At fifteen, her closest friend Lucy believes it. More rumors of bloodthirsty witches arrive every day, and growing hostility from the country to the north is fast becoming a threat. Audra believes that her sickly brother, the crown prince, will one day put a stop to the danger, but yet another illness has forced him to stay bedridden, and weakened his power in the eyes of the court. When her brother falls into a sleep from which he may never awaken, Audra receives a cryptic message that Lucy believes is meant to take them out of the palace, to a legendary place where there is water with the power to heal. With their reluctant friend Christopher, the two set out for a mysterious city deep in the swamplands, neither knowing what they will find when they arrive. Audra hopes it will be a cure for her brother; Lucy hopes that it will be answers, that she will learn more about the dreams that wake her each night. On a journey filled with dangerous street performers, clever dragons, and one very deadly baroness, the wry princess and her talkative best friend wrestle with questions of identity--and how far is too far when saving someone that you love. Region: USA::North Carolina The actor who would play your main character in a movie adaptation: Audra--a brunette Emma Stone. Lucy--Dakota Fanning

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delaneygc — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:38:48 -0400

Hooray for shameless plugs! User name: delaneygc Title: Morningstar Genre: Mainstream Fiction Synopsis: Despite her lingering amnesia from a housefire six years ago, Erika Blackwell always considered herself a normal teen. She has normal grades, a normal mother, and a normal best friend in Jack Englebert. But one day, Jack starts acting strange around her, and the creepy Goth chick starts muttering about how the sexy new Religion teacher is a demon contracted to the class emo. And he's apparently not the only supernatural baddie on the block - Jack and Erika themselves are undergoing transformations that will pit them against each other in the long-standing war between angels and demons. Is it better to be normal, or a devilish monarch? Region: USA :: South Carolina :: Charleston The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Emma Roberts or Vanessa Hudgens

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Penny Lane — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:46:01 -0400

I second this one!

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dhitzunako — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:46:57 -0400

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CROWcatalyst — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:53:13 -0400

User name: CROWcatalsyt Title: Little White Lie Genre: Drama Synopsis: Bialy sometimes dreamed about running away. What thirteen year old wouldn't when confronted with such a burden? It had become a routine in the household - his father was first to throw his fist, his mother's face would have more red make-up than usual, and it would end with another phone call to the police. He never expected to be kidnapped, though. Who better to take him away from his life than a another runaway? Mikal was hungry, and that's about it. All he wanted was to infiltrate the house, grab a pillow case full of food, and snatch a few valuables along the way. After witnessing the owners' son attempting to jump out of a two-story window, he found himself taking more than he could carry. Region: USA :: Pennsylvania :: Scranton The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Bialy = Haley Joel Osment (as a young teen)

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StevietheGreat — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:56:59 -0400

- USERNAME: StevietheGreat - TITLE: Wherever - GENRE: Young Adult / Supernatural / Fantasy - SYNOPSIS: For centuries, protecting vampires and padding their pockets with money has been the name of the game for the simple price of the capture or kill of a werewolf. Originally, the werepanthers of Ireland were killing werewolves over invaded territory. Now, with incentives offered by the French vampire monarchy, the Kerrigan pack has quickly evolved through several generations into an elite form of werepanther primed for the destruction of werewolves. Instead, times are changing. When Cameron, heir to the Alpha of the pack, and his friends realize this life isn't exactly what they were hoping for, they go searching for something better. Acting as hired mercenaries for anyone and everyone that could utilize their elite skills, it is not until the new pack mercilessly kills that he comes to the conclusion that, no matter what he does, he cannot escape who he has been created to be. Leaving their new pack, however, comes with a price and when his friends follow through with their threat to murder his entire family if he doesn't return, Cameron finds himself running from the United Kingdom to the United States--the one place he has sworn he would never go. It is there that he befriends the most unlikely of sorts and learns to redefine himself by his own standards. Not by what everyone else expects him to be. Wherever is a novel about doing what is right even if it means losing everything in the process. - REGION: USA: Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh - THE ACTOR WHO WOULD PLAY YOUR MAIN CHARACTER IN THE MOVIE ADAPTION: He's not listed on IMDB, but he was a part of Taylor Swift's music video 'Back to December'. His name is Guntars Asmanis, but since he's not a listed actor, my second option would be Tom Sturridge. I love them both and they both fit Cameron quite well.

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Little_Alex — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:00:40 -0400

User name: Little_Alex Title: Outside of Us Genre: Contemporary Young Adult Synopsis: Lauren doesn't take crap from the bad people in the world, and she's sure to let people know. Her group of friends was scrutinized carefully, and despite minor faults, proven to be good people. Then one night her roommate is found victim to the bad people Lauren's been so keen to avoid, and her whole world changes. Now she must find the person who did this to her roommate before they strike again, and get rid of any other bad people along the way. Even when the trail points to her friends she continues the hunt - she's had enough of bad people in her life and she's willing to take any risks necessary. But when one of those risks results in an attempted murder, Lauren's eyes are opened to a horrible truth. Now she must race to figure out who is behind this before she loses her own life. Or falls victim next. Region: Canada :: Prince Edward Island The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Willa Holland. This is after scouring the internet for photos, I actually have no idea if she can act, but she looks the part.

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Ghost81 — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:01:51 -0400

User name: Ghost81 Title: Secret's Captive Synopsis: He had the perfect future planned. It had all been going right for the street urchin turned spy. Then his lucky glove was discovered and the truth of what it was sent his world spinning out of his control. Martin Santer has reluctantly admitted that he is the crown prince of Aeterna but he refuses to tell anyone else. There were questions he needed to know the answers to first. Why had Terk, the Mad General of Venter, kidnapped him as a child and changed his face? How much more powerful would his already strong magical abilities get? And how was he to get his reflection back? In this installment of Martin’s story, the young spy is out to find his reflection, realize that love could be a part of his life, encounter known enemies and unlikely allies, and discover the truth of his dark past that will shape his future. Region: USA:: Idaho Falls, ID The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Zachary Levi.

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Ghost81 — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:06:18 -0400

I forgot the genre: It's fantasy

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dhitzunako — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:24:33 -0400

I vote for you!

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Janet_Norton_Bettag — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:27:45 -0400

User name: Janet_Norton_Bettag Title: Messages from Uncle Myrl Genre: Paranormal Murder Mystery Synopsis: Alexis thought her dream of opening a writers’ retreat in a quaint historic river town was about to be realized until she moved into the 150 year old, 3-story Georgian mansion looming high on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi and started overseeing the renovations. Bones, bodies and broken relationships complicate matters – as does a houseguest’s animosity toward Logan Wainwright, the master carpenter responsible for the bulk of the work. When it is revealed that what appeared to have been a tragic accident is being investigated as a homicide, Alexis learns that the town has a secret and it becomes clear to her that things in Clarksville aren’t always what they seem. The killer is closer to her than anybody suspected, but Alexis finds help from some most unexpected sources. Her life is changed forever when her permanent home becomes the community that values books, arts, history, and family ties in a way that no other does. Region: USA::Missouri::St. Louis The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I think Sandra Bullock would be the best fit for Alexis. There's a part in it for John Malkovich, too, but being more specific than that would be a spoiler. ; )

Katrin Bisiani — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:28:37 -0400

User name: Katrin Bisiani Title: Nocturnal Intrigues: Vanished Genre: Horror & Supernatural Synopsis: In a world stilled in the Victorian Epoque, Helena's husband has gone missing. According to the police, there is proof that the man eloped with a lover, leaving his wife and their two children behind. Believable, for a human, but both Helena and her husband are werewolves, creatures who pick a mate only once in their semi-eternal existence and are faithful to their chosen until death do them apart. A female, hispanic brothel-keeper, with a young child to look after and apparently deserted by her husband, Helena won't stop at anything to find where her mate is and the truth about what happened the night he disappeared. Her Pack has her back but the fabric of New York's nocturnal intrigues is far more complex and lethal than what Helena believed, with players far more dangerous and ruthless than the ones she had imagined. Should she really stick her nose where it doesn't belong, her survival won't be guaranteed. Region: Europe :: Italy The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Danay Garcia

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Samantha Wolfe — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:36:40 -0400

User name: Samantha Wolfe Title: 'Tattered Feathers of a Broken Wing', or 'The Sorrow of Datura.' Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Datura lived on a small island, alone with an old sailor for company. She watched a bird fly far above each day, yearning to join it. Her own wings, for she had wings, were tattered and broken, and it pained her every time she unfurled them to fly away from the island. She had been banished to the island though, and there was no escape for one with such unnatural abominations. Her name, Datura, had been given to her by those who banished her here. It meant suspicion, and death. One day two young men find her on the island, after one of her failed attempts to fly. Unconscious from the pain her wings had brought her, the boys placed her in their boat and took her home with them, only to be greeted by anger and hatred around them. The girl is unable to see any good in the people around her, as a result of a curse a man who banished her laid on her. She would see no joy in people, nor would she see kindness; only evil. Datura, the girl with wings, is beaten and mocked openly, fueling a hatred and unquenchable fear inside her..... Region: USA::Colorado The actor who would play our main character in the movie adaptation: Honestly? I don't know. Maybe Emma Watson? I just can't think of many that could pull of the bitter, broken girl that Datura is. And besides, in any case, the writer doesn't technically get a choice in the matter. However, if I had to choose (besides myself, even though I do act ;-)), it would be Emma Watson.

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sugarcakeworld — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:44:32 -0400

User name: sugarcakeworld Title: Eye of Boreas Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Borea was once a paradise of eternal spring and day. The townsfolk lived long and happy lives, isolated from the outside world. Unable to leave by foot or by boat, the only other option is to fly, but knowledge is prohibited. When one of Broeas's direct descendants comes into possession of a book, The Eye of Boreas, they must decide how to shape the "paradise" known as Hyperborea. Region: USA: Oklahoma The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Evanna Lynch

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garretwriter — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:50:29 -0400

User name: garretwriter Title: Comeuppance: A Trish Murphey thriller Genre: Mystery, thriller & suspense Synopsis: Darrin Kowalska has had a rough day. Breakfast, and he's served with divorce papers. Lunch, and he's served a pink slip. He's done everything right. Now someone will have to pay. Maybe a lot of someones. And those someones are gonna get their Comeuppance. ... Dr. Trish Murphey, a forensic psychologist with the Houston Police Department, is tasked with profiling the perpetrator of a string of kidnappings. The problem is, she agrees with practically everything in the kidnapper's "manifesto." Can she put her personal philosophy aside long enough to be objective about the unsub? Region: Houston The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Poppy Montgomery

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Moonbabylove — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:00:15 -0400

User name: Moonbabylove Title: Once the Wind Genre: Speculative Fiction? Synopsis: In the present day, Dulcie learns that the only limitation to the human mind is the human mind and that telling a story makes it so. She has two teachers; Sophia, although almost unlimited in her abilities, chooses every day to fully participate in ordinary life. Dulcie's other savior is a man she begins to fall in love with, a man whose complicated past is twined intricately with Sophia's, a man who might be the trickster god Coyote. But, in the course of her education in manifesting the power she possesses, myth-making, and world-making, Dulcie will learn that ultimately all gods are trickster gods. The narrative of Dulcie's world is punctuated by narratives from Sophia's past as well as stories, both traditional and new (created to sound traditional) from a variety of myth sources and religious texts. The novel synthesizes many of the world's religions and philosophies and theories on time, space, and energy and tries to emphasize that what we know with our eyes and through empirical evidence doesn't constitute all of reality, if we can claim any one reality at all. Region: USA::Tennessee::Cookeville The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: For the Coyote-ish character: Michael Fassbender, Rick Mora, Philip Winchester, or Johnny Depp (preferably a combination of all of these-hey he’s a shape-shifting god, it would work, right?)

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Miss Atrocity — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:13:40 -0400

USER NAME: Miss Atrocity TITLE: The Shadow in the Trees GENRE: Horror SYNOPSIS: After a miscarriage, Olivia's life fell apart. She and her husband grew distant and eventually divorced, and she began attending counseling to help her through her personal demons. She moves away from home to a remote town near the mountains, dead-set on turning her life around and moving on. For the first time in a long while, she's optimistic about the future. The nightmares come first, and then the strange noises. Things escalate until she can no longer pretend not to notice. She discovers Conrad Scarcliff, a best-selling author of paranormal non-fiction. Conrad's theories and opinions strike a note with her, and she sets out to contact him. She doesn't know what help he'll be able to provide, if any, but she's willing to try anything. Her personal demons may be bad, but there are things much worse in the world. REGION: USA, Maryland ACTOR(s) IN THE MOVIE ADAPTATION: Anne Hathaway and Steve Valentine

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Tooterfish — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:19:46 -0400

User name: Tooterfish Title: Gematria: The Man with the Missing Eye Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: The Lurala star system is approaching chaos. A brutal pirate attack during a royal wedding left hundreds of aristocrats dead, the Chancellor of the United Planetary Council comatose, and the young Priestess of the Gate missing. The nobility are squabbling amongst themselves for who will inherit the illustrious Chancellorship, all oblivious to the greater threat that looms on the horizon. In the same system, a lonely distress signal attracts the attention of bounty hunter and engineering genius, Cen. The escape pod from which the signal emanates holds a single man with terrible injuries and only one eye. When he comes to, he and Cen discover that he has no memories. He takes on with Cen, hoping that their travels between the systems might bring him back to who he really is. But the longer the man is with Cen, the stranger things get. He has frightening proficiency with bladed weapons. He is pursued by a zealous warship captain for reasons unknown. People recognize him... but they don't. He dreams of an injured woman with coded numbers. He holds the key to the universe. As darkness threatens to overtake the Lurala system, and all the systems in the galaxy, the man with the missing eye must make sense of the numbers from the dreams. To find the key. To stop the darkness. To save them all. Region: USA::Utah:: Salt Lake City The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Ryan Gosling.

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Rose Laflesh — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:21:38 -0400

User name: Rose Laflesh Title: Witch Territory Genre:Fantasy Synopsis:Tori, short for Victoria, has to do what only the heroes of fairytales do, she has destroy an evil witch holding her father hostage in a world of magic filled with creatures of legend. Tori could have been just a typical fifteen-year-old. She has friends, some vague plans for her life, and a teacher who seems to pick on her. The day started out normal. She got in trouble with her teacher, she hangs out with her friends, and they make plans for the weekend. But when she comes home, her family is brutally murdered. Her step-mother and younger sister are torn to pieces and the only traces of her father are his shredded clothes. The only clues she has to what happened are the magical symbol on the floor of her father's office, and the Minotaur that keeps appearing in her research. As much as she doesn't want to believe that all those fairy tales were real, it becomes harder to ignore the obvious the closer she gets to finding the truth. And as much as she wanted to turn back when the assistant librarian, Kaleb, turns into a dog, and a pair of twin brothers, Jessie and James show her the truth behind everything, she hears a rumor that her father is alive. She has to enter the magic realm to find out for herself. As she digs deeper into this world, hints about who her father really is, or rather, what he really is, begins to surface. She doesn't know who to trust, or if anyone can be trusted. The only ones who seem to be able to help are Kaleb, Jessie and James, but the closer she gets to the truth, the further everyone seem to pull her away from her answers. Tori soon discovers that this world is being pulled in two, and unless she can find some way to even the pressure on the forces of good and evil, the whole world will be pulled apart, and her father will be lost forever. She needs a friend, someone to trust, but what can she do when everything she meets tries to trick her into being good or evil. She just wants to find her father, but it might be a fight for her own soul. Region: Canada: Alberta: Edmonton The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Saoirse Ronan

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Namaste — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:41:38 -0400

User name: Namaste Title: Antigone, The True Story Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Synopsis: My name is Antigone, the famous daugher of an infamously famous father, Oedipus. Yup. The Oedipus. The one who killed his father and married his mother then poked his eyes out. Now there was a lesson in not messing with the plans of the gods! However, being the dutiful daughter, I led my blinded dad around Greece until his death. Then my brothers, Eteocles and Polynices, decided to fight over who got to rule Thebes next. They were supposed to take turns, but couldn't figure that out and ended up killing each other. One got a nice burial the other was to be fed to the dogs. I knew the gods wouldn't go for that, so I disobeyed my uncle (the king) and buried my brother. I asked my sister Ismene to help, but she decided to follow human law. If there is one think I have learned so far is don't mess with god's laws, so I just couldn' t leave my brother there unburied. Life is so short, but death lasts forever. Uncle Creon found out and sentenced me to death. Everyone thought that was a bad idea, I was trying to honour the gods, after all, so he decided to put me in a cave with a bit of food and seal of the enterence. He figured that would get him off the hook as he wouldn't actually be killing me - the gods could save me if they wanted. Right - nice logic there Uncle Creon. That didn't work out so well for him, though as my fiance, his son, found out... I know, lots of creepy family connections, but this was Ancient Greece, after all. Well, I had already killed myself, so he killed himself, all Romeo & Juliet style a couple of thousand years before Shakespeare. The history books would say that was my story, that it ended there. But, this is not the whole story. This is only the story that everyone remembers. The truth was kept quiet by the gods. Things have changed now, though, and 3000 years later, they agreed I could finally tell my story, the true story. Region: British Columbia, Canada, Elsewhere (Kamloops, BC) The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Jennifer Lawrence

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Raine Whistler — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:08:27 -0400

User name: Raine Whistler Title: Something Profound Borrowed from the Beatles Genre: Satire, Humor & Parody Synopsis: First there was "Something Witty Stolen from Shakespeare" a nice little parody of a novel about superheroes. At least, that was the idea, until the fourth wall was completely obliterated by the story's villain, and not only did the characters become aware of their own fictional nature, but spent most of the novel arguing with the author over where the story was going, and wondering why they should listen to her at all. At least until the villain's plan of bringing the author into the fictional world showed them that it could get much, much worse, if the author's power was abused, and that she really wasn't -that- bad. After an almost wedding between author and villain, and a successful escape attempt that cost the feline hero her life (don't worry, she got better. Though now she's down to eight lives) the first novel ended with some happy moments for the heroes, and a villain gone MIA after the severely ticked-off author tries to have him punished. Now, a year later, it all starts again, with everyone a little older, (hopefully) a little wiser, and with a minion upgraded to star villain. With new heroes joining their ranks, more clichés to abuse and reuse for the sake of something resembling comedy, and a little hero or heroine on the way for one of the team, everything's kind of strange, weird, and occasionally otherwordly. In other words, it's just another day in the life of a superhero. Region: USA :: California :: Orange County South The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Mine is an ensemble piece, so there's not really any -main- character. But I do know I'd want Nathan Fillion for The Captain, because he looks just like my mental picture of the character. And because then I'd get to meet Nathan Fillion.

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Georgina_W97 — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:13:26 -0400

User name: Georgina_W97 Title: Violet Shadow Genre: YA Fantasy, Romance Synopsis: Haley Adams is a witch. That much she knew. Being homeschooled her whole life (or as much of it as she remembers) she was sure excited for her first day in a normal school, even at 16. However as big changes go, the excitement brings out the more curious part of herself. She should have known better. Abruptly finding out her whole life has been a lie, she begins a journey with her new and completely dragged into this friend, Tristan, in order to find out the truth. The only problem: All the people she used to trust... They don't want her to know. Region: Europe: Greece The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Well, that's a hard one. Maybe Hailee Steinfeld for Hayley and Callan McAuliffe for Tristan.

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dawn_chez — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:35:32 -0400

User name: dawn_chez Title: Plenty of Fish in the Sea: But Why are They All Bottom Feeders? Genre: Chick Lit Synopsis: One woman's quest to meet the man of her dreams while navigating the waters of online dating. Fawn Berekoff is a mid-twenties, working woman and single mother who is recently single and ready to hit the dating scene. She turns to online dating in hopes of meeting a decent man in her spare time. Her outlook on dating is to give everyone a chance because you never know who you will meet and when "the one" will turn up. She ends up going on a series of hilarious dates and nicknames each of her potential suitors, like "One-arm" and "Navy guy". In the end, she learns that if you manifest your desires the end result is much better than ordering off an online menu of men. Region: Victoria, BC - Canada The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Reese Witherspoon

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MBee — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:37:58 -0400

User name: MBee Title: Staying Alive (Life and Death book 2) Genre: YA paranormal Synopsis: They were supposed to be the best days of his life, but for Jackson Moore, college was more like torture. Stresses build up: grades, basketball, family and friends, pushing him to the brink. When a loved one suddenly passes away, the guilt Jackson feels convinces him to try and forfeit his life. That’s when Chris, former Angel of Death, steps in to help. He takes on the role of guardian rather than reaper to keep Jackson from making the same mistakes he made. Jack’s longtime friends; Gabriel, Marisol, Aya and Sara try to help Chris thwart the suicide attempts and keep the Death Gods from stepping in. All they want is to help their friend, but Jackson’s determination may be stronger than they can handle. Should he succeed, Jackson will follow in Chris’ footsteps, condemning himself to an afterlife in purgatory, reaping the souls of his friends and family. Region: USA::New Jersey:: Central The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Since Jack is college aged now (he was a sophomore in the original book Near Death --originally titled The Other Side, a Nano winner!) I think Alex Pettyfer would fit pretty well. Maybe just dirty up his blond hair a little more.

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child.of.aphrodite — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:39:46 -0400

User name:Child.of.Aphrodite Title: PK-Agent Genre: Science-Fiction Synopsis:I had finally met this boy after he graduated high school. I knew all about him: his schizophrenia, his incredible powers, and about Dr. Octavian. In fact, Octavian was an old colleague of mine and we had been friends for many years and that is how I knew about the boy. And what he had been destined to do. Finally I get to meet him, and ask about the story in his point of view. From what I knew, Patrick was an above average student in both his athletics and intellect, had schizophrenia but was able to keep it under control with medications, and had been living through the foster care system is whole life. Since he was eight, he has been moved around home to home because of complications the foster family would have with Patrick. Apparently, Patrick has behavioral issues and also no one wants to deal with his every-now-and-then schizophrenic episodes. Since they noticed that he didn't have a stable home and he was schizophrenic, the state placed him in therapy. That is all the records had told me, but I knew the truth about Patrick. He was a science experiment. During college, I remembered Isaac as a brilliant-minded man who was very optimistic for the future and all of his goals revolved around making the world a better place. There was no doubt in anyone's mind that he would take his name in fame, but before we graduated I had noticed something had changed about him. His smile wasn't genuine anymore, it looked cynical. I kept in touch with Isaac, but as I lost contact with him I decided to investigate on his whereabouts. That is when I found out about the experiments and Isaac's motives. I tried convincing him to stop. That what he was doing was disastrous and will not make a better world, but he just smiled at me and said, "See that's the difference between you and I, you don't know everything, but I do." It was already too late, PK-Agent 230 was created. He was a human who had opened up a sixth sense and was able to use pyschokinesis, only a theory in the parapsychology world but had finally came to life. His strongest psychokinetic trait was telekinesis, but with improvement and growth to his abilities he would be able to levitate himself, exhibit pyrokinesis and cryokinesis, influencing the probability in events, biologically heal himself, phase through matter, and more. But Isaac wanted to use him for other purposes to "better the world," it was this ability PK-Agent 230 had which was able to tear things apart molecule by molecule. The last I heard about Isaac was that PK-Agent 230 had escaped and made a new identity, Patrick. After finding out that Patrick had escaped I kept a close eye on him with the help from the CIA. Now here I am, finally meeting Patrick in person. Isaac had believed that Patrick was destined to be the final destruction of mankind, but I knew Patrick was destined to protect it Region: USA::Ca::Modesto The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: a young Joseph Gordon

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Momoka — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:44:53 -0400

I really love this one. I'd love to second its nomination!

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juvelaobi — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:02:58 -0400

Username: juvelaobi Title: My NaNoWriMo Project Genre: anything and everything Synopsis: November is comprised of thirty days where thousands of people around the world subject themselves to a blissful obsession with words, a panic-inducing race with the clock, and lots and lots of caffeine. This journal-style book delves into the chaos of word-count goals, rebellious characters, forgotten plot twists, and (hopefully) that unforgettable moment of "I DID IT!!!" Region: USA-Colorado Springs Actress: ...One who can portray a wide range of emotional states, from frantic, to ecstatic, to drained, etc.

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Frozbie — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:05:03 -0400

User name: Frozbie Title: The Great Scottish Land Grab Genre: Mainstream fiction Synopsis: Ninety percent of Scotland is owned by foreign land owners: Arabs, Americans and Japanese. Who decided the land could be sold? Under what rights can anyone who neither lives in Scotland, nor contributes to Scottish society ever claim long term ownership of the land? In The Great Scottish Land Grab, one man begins to fight for Scotland's people to regain control of their land. Centuries of tradition are about to be overturned but is this an impossible dream? One doomed to failure? Join the struggle as Scotland as a nation decides it wants its land back... Region: Europe :: Scotland :: Glasgow and West The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Liam Neeson

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KelticKitten — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:08:01 -0400

User name: KelticKitten Title: The Charmed Initiative Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Allessande was a princess with a problem. She just wanted to be a seamstress and design and make beautiful clothing. Hers was suppose to be a life of leisure, but with all those ideas running through her head, the enforced idleness was sheer torture. What's a princess to do? Why become someone else of course! With the help of an identity charm, Allessande is able to wear the mantle of one of the country's top designers, with royal patronage of course. Of course, her idyllic life won't last long. Region: USA::Alabama::Montgomery The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Amy Adams/Carol Kane

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Emily Post — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:19:10 -0400

Ditto.

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Cydnorg — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:21:09 -0400

User name: Cydnorg Title: Transplant Genre: Sci-fi Horror Synopsis: What would you do if your body was stolen and the invader had no intention of leaving? What if your invader became part of you? Terra's father stopped caring for her after the death of his wife. Wrapped in his medical studies, he slowly became a reclusive workaholic in their own basement, spending the better part of Terra's life losing his sanity over his research. As she grew up, she was prepared for unpredictable circumstances. But nothing could prepare her for her father's final experiment host; her. Imprisoned by a crazed lunatic who she once knew as her father, she endures months of testing and torture, from being placed in a room full of mirrors to being strapped down in the pitch darkness. Her DNA is not her own anymore; her father took care of that with recent advances in technology and his own dedication to his ultimate project. Alone and terrified of what is becoming of her, she battles internally over what it truly means to be Terra. Region: Region where I live or the story? I'm going to say Monowi, Nebraska (where the story takes place. However, during this time unlike current 2011 it's a normal, busy town) The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Probably Ellen Page, but she wouldn't be acting anything like her past roles.

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01 — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:21:16 -0400

This is a placeholder for the greatest synopsis on earth. Once my Wrimos and I have put it together, it will sparkle so much you'll need sunglasses to look at it. So far though, it's: 01 n/a will be voted on within the next seven days work-in-progress Austria The Invisible Man

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Cydnorg — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:22:36 -0400

My region is USA :: New York :: Albany ^^' sorry

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Spleenseer — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:23:21 -0400

User name: Spleenseer Title: Weeping Mary Genre: Mainstream Fiction Synopsis: Dante, Jessie, and Ulysses are typical college drop-outs. They spend their days sharing a loft apartment and just try to live through life on a day-to-day basis, hoping for one day to make a big break. They have big plans for the near future, but a financial tragedy threatens to ruin those plans. In desperation they resort to something vile: they fake a religious miracle in order to scam people out of their money. The "miracle" goes off well, but things quickly turn south, and they are forced to put into question their friendships, their plans for the future, and what religion means to them. Region: USA: Wisconsin The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I really have no idea; I'm not really up-to-date on actors and actresses. I suppose Micheal Cera for Ulysses, but I'm drawing a blank for Jessie and Dante.

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dobuni — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:29:22 -0400

User name: dobuni Title: The Hayflick Limit Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: Immortality has always fascinated humanity. Immortals themselves have littered mythology and lore and fiction since the beginning of recorded civilization. What if they didn't belong to the realm of the supernatural? When Leonard Hayflick disproved Alexis Carrel, immortality was thought to be out of the reach of humans. Thought to be - until she got out. A well kept secret by powerful families over the centuries, she was kept from the eyes of the changing world - while she stayed the same. And like all well-kept secrets, this one eventually got out. Now she was free in a world she didn't know with a secret that pharmaceutical and medical corporations would kill for and to make matters worse - she's been recognized by the grandson of one of her former handlers and has to escape notice long enough for her to find a way to disappear into a new life where no one could find her. Easier to say than done when you're reborn with no identity, no assets in a brand new world. Region: New York: Long Island The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Summer Glau

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sallythecat — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:30:56 -0400

User name: Sallythecat Title: Garnet in the Rough Genre: Mainstream Fiction / Sports fiction Synopsis: Sophia's life was turned upside down by a drunk driver. Without her husband and child, she can't stand to be in her old house, so she follows her gut, and goes to check out a job her husband applied for. After years of being his assistant, can she go on without him to coach small town high school football in the middle of nowhere Montana? She may be female, and from LA, but she can make the West George Garnets truly sparkle, if they'll let her, and if she'll let herself. Region: Seattle The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Evangeline Lilly

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Storm — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:35:38 -0400

User name: Storm Title: Strays of the Night Genre: Supernatural/Romance Synopsis: WereWolves, and Vampires. Two races that used to coexsist peacefully. Now they are at war. The Coast is home of the Vampire clan, the Blacklings; Werewolf Hunters and 1 of the 5 'royal' families of Vampire decended from Dracula. Elliot Blackling and his other half, Daimon, are sent inland quite a ways for training and schooling with his bodyguard, a 9 foot tall Winter Troll named Lewis. It's Inland where they find a wolf pack, The Night Pack, which openly accepts Vampires and even has a Wolf and Vampire pair dating eachother. This Pack is the home of Ebony Marsh, the 'runt' of 6 children. her 5 elder siblings are highly protective of her, but as the pack accepts Elliot/Daimon and his guardian Lewis, the threads of fate are being woven and a war could start up again at any moment, or with one wrong move. Region: USA :: Michigan :: Ottawa County-Grand Rapids The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I really don't know. Keeping Track of Actors isn't my thing, but if I gotta put names.... For Lewis - Robbie Coltrane (mostly for the height). For Elliot/Daimon - Elijah Wood For Ebony – Aja Bair or Davida Williams

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Storm — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:37:04 -0400

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Paimpont — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:52:56 -0400

User name: Paimpont Title: In Time of Silver Rain Genre: Fantasy/Romance Synopsis: For as long as she can remember, Ria has had visions of Arria, her secret "twin sister" from another world. But on Ria's sixteenth birthday, the visions of Arria disappear. Where has Arria gone? Was she ever real? Ria travels into Arria's mysterious world in order to discover the fate of her lost twin. Ria meets the boy Arria loved and the one she hated, and she learns of magic, betrayal, and dangerous secrets. What happened to Arria? Who was she? And who is Ria herself? Region: St. Louis The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Ariel Winter is a little young, but in a few years she would be perfect for Ria/Arria.

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EvaCG — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:57:19 -0400

User name: EvaCG Title: The Besi Conspiracy Genre: fantasy Synopsis: Lina Novak is a part of a group of magic-users who, in their spare time, make it their business to seek out collections of stray or wild magic and disband it before it can harm people. Lina's unique talent of sensing magic gets her into trouble when her group stumbles into a nefarious plot that turns out to involve not only a high placed politician with dark plans but also a parallel world full of water, recent war devastation and magic wielding people called Besi (after spirits from Slavic mythology). Lina falls into teamwork with a moody, mysterious and dark-humoured Bes as they try to prevent an overthrowing of the King (on the Besi world) and economic country takeover (on this one); but then she also turns out to have a mystical, unbreakable and exceedingly unwelcome connection with his estranged blood brother, who is incidentally a prince of the land, and on the wrong side of the conspiracy. Now she has to work out how to remain sane, escape slavery and expose the conspiracy while not being actually sure who is the good guy here any more... Region: Elsewhere in Europe - Slovenia The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I decided on Evangeline Lilly after spending entirely too much time trying to find a perfect fit.

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DanyelleFerguson — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:11:00 -0400

User name: DanyelleFerguson Title: Sweet Confections Genre: Romance Synopsis: According to Rachel Marconi, chocolate heals all wounds. That and throwing darts at a picture of her ex-boyfriend. Burned by yet another bad relationship, Rachel decides to reprioritize her life, putting her dream to compete on a Food Network Challenge at the top of the list and dating at the bottom crossed out with red Sharpie. But what’s a girl to do when a certain sexy guy keeps asking her out? Cue in Graydon Gretski, a former pro-hockey player turned restaurant owner. After a lot of persistence and humorous teasing, he finally convinces Rachel to commit to a date. Just when things begin to warm up, threatening notes directed at Rachel arrive. When her bakery is vandalized, Graydon’s protective streak goes on red alert. Is it her obsessive ex-boyfriend stalking her? Or maybe a challenger trying to sabotage the competition? Either way, Rachel is definitely going to need some more chocolate—perhaps drizzled over ice cream and devil’s food cake. Region: Missouri: Kansas City The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Isla Fisher as Rachel Marconi; Vin Diesel as Graydon Gretski

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Haunted_Nefertiti — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:12:11 -0400

User name: Haunted_Nefertiti Title: The Prophecy: Questing for Answers Genre: Fantasy/Adventure Synopsis: The world is now free from the taint of humanity. Terra has recovered from the devastation left after the Rejuvenation. It is now a wild and terribly beautiful landscape full of life, wonder, and magic. Humankind is now scattered across the earth in small bands and villages, fearful of the faeries who have reclaimed their position as the dominate species. A war between the Unseelie Court and the Seelie Court, one that has been raging since the dawn of time, is threatening once more to destroy the delicate balance of Mother Nature. KISA is a half human half faerie mix searching for answers hidden away with her long lost faerie father. She travels in the companionship of Landon, a faerie hound with immense knowledge and patience. Together they will begin a quest to search for Zoll, the diminutive faerie who laid with Kisa’s mortal mother, Meridith. Felix is a half blood living among the humans of Hawk Camp. He too is searching for something. He has been given the task of defending his human neighbors from a curse that has begun to kill their lands and cause their nightmares to become reality. When Kisa comes to Hawk Camp to fulfill a contract to do exactly that, Felix is forced into a situation he has no control over. Delfei is also a half blood living at Hawk Camp. But she seeks an escape. She lives every day with a powerful and terrible secrete, one that could change the fates of Kisa and everyone who comes into contact with her. The Prophet is a mysterious figure lurking in the background of all of Kisa’s misfortunes. He is always one step ahead of her, always moving closer to his ultimate goal. Stopping Kisa from fulfilling The Prophecy circling around the realm of Faerie. Region: USA :: Washington :: Vancouver The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Milla Jovovich (played Lee Loo in Fifth Element) has all the qualities that I envisioned in Kisa.

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knid44 — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:15:25 -0400

User name: knid44 Title: The Geneticist's Son Genre: Sci-Fi/Coming of Age Synopsis: Erwin is an experiment in human engineering whom his father, a brilliant geneticist, has deemed a failure. When a mysterious benefactor grants him and his brothers a scholarship to a boarding school for exceptional students, he must convince himself of his worth and confront his developing sexuality. As he matures, he also discovers the truth behind his benefactor, his father, and the Foundation they work for. Are he and his brothers superhuman, or are they doomed? Region: USA::Texas::Austin The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: William Moseley (Chronicles of Narnia)

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StevietheGreat — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:15:55 -0400

I'd like to third it? This sounds really, really interesting! Good luck!

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julie.difebo — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:31:09 -0400

User name: julie.difebo Title: Chang Chow's and the Zodiac Genre: "Religious, Spiritual & New Age" Synopsis: The twelve animal gods of the Chinese Zodiac get together once every few hundred years for a competition to see who can win over a lost soul. This time the Rat has found a man who comes to a dingy chinese take-out restaurant in a shady part of town every day for lunch. Soon the little hole-in-the-wall restaurant becomes the stage for an other-wordly occurrence that only a few humans bother to notice at all. Region: Pennsylvania: Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: The Rat- Tom Waits. The human? Someone unknown and unremarkable; a middle aged asian man.

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shazzsaysrawr — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:32:12 -0400

User name: shazzsaysrawr Title: About a Boy: A Year in the Life of Alex Scott Genre: Literary Fiction Synopsis: Hi, my name's Alex Scott. I'm your average teenage boy, and until recently my life was pretty normal. The last year's been a bit crazy though. I lost my best friend Danny to suicide, I've battled with bulimia and I finally got Summer to go out for me (she's the girl I've only had a crush on for forever.). It's been pretty hectic. All the while I've been growing, morphing, changing. It seems so surreal, looking back to who I was a year ago. I mean, I look the same but that person is a world away from who I've become. I've been torn down and had to build myself back up from the pieces. I've learned a lot, and it hasn't all been good. This is my story. It's not always a happy one, but then again, life isn't always happy. Region: Europe :: Northern Ireland The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I'm not sure, maybe Logan Lerman

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Elyndra — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:37:53 -0400

User name: Elyndra Title: The exciting journey of the (depressed, loudly protesting and forcibly sent) brave Prince Valiant. Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: The brave Prince Valiant Bertram Adalric Richard Ken Othman Belvedere, third son of King Prosper, is told by his father to go on a quest to prove his worth, accumulate fame and most of all find a princess to be his bride. Only problem, Prince Valiant has no interest in marriage and that brave part might be overstating things a bit … OK, a lot. Even a half-wit can see this journey isn’t going to be smooth sailing and the only one the depressed prince can possibly turn to for help is the kitchen maid Ruth, which doesn’t make him feel any better. He’s already got a headache and he has yet to leave the palace. This is not going to go well. Region: Europe:: Holland & Belgium The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I find it very hard to choose an actor for my characters. Actors tend to be beautiful people and Valiant really isn’t. So probably anyone who would be available.

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Penny Lane — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:40:42 -0400

User name: Penny Lane Title: Broken Wings (I'll be writing in Dutch, then the title would be Gebroken Vleugels) Genre: Young Adult Synopsis: Olivia has no idea what happened to her life before a year ago. Her mother told her she was in a bad accident that made her loose her memory. When her mother dies unexpectedly, Olivia moves in with her aunt and uncle, not knowing that they are keeping a secret from her: Olivia is an Angel, who fell from Heaven and lost her glory when she fell in love with an human. They are all trying to keep Olivia away from the one reason that could bring her memory back: Adam, the human who she fell in love with. But if Olivia remembers, it could destroy everything and everyone in her way. Meanwhile, Adam and other Angels are trying to find Olivia, knowing that after her fall from Heaven she does not remember who or what she really is. Things are more complicated than they thought, because there are other forces hiding Olivia and make her invisible for Angels to see that little bit of glory still inside her. While the Angels do everything in their power to find her but fail, it's Adam who succeeds. They can keep her away from Angels, but they can't keep her from love. But things aren't as easy for Adam to regain his love back as she does not remember who he is. And then there is Ravi, a fallen angel himself. He has been there, he has done it. Now he has set his mind on helping Olivia. But he isn't helping her bringing her back to her memory, to Adam. He has different plans worked out. Region: A small town in the Netherlands The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Willa Holland would play Olivia. Liam Hemsworth would play Adam. Blair Redford would play Ravi.

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PrincessLeia1987 — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:43:44 -0400

This sounds incredible!

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nooneyouknow2012 — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:45:55 -0400

User name: nooneyouknow2012 Title: Sandman Genre: Adventure Synopsis: The sand is full of spirits and people can interact with these spirits. By working together, sand spirits and humans can cause wonderful and mysterious things to happen. The two groups got along for thousands of years until one day humanity decided they did not needed the sand spirits as much as the spirits needed humanity. Armed with this assumption humanity sought to control and oppress the spirits instead of working with them. Eighty years later the world teeters on the brink of obliteration and humanity is oblivious to their own, self inflicted, plight until one girl discovers the horrible truth. It is up to her to restore the balance and prevent the coming apocalypse. Unfortunately for humanity this girl happens to be Seraphina, a head strong, jaded girl who has been kicked around enough in her life that she's not sure if she wants to save the world. It's up to Petyr and Alex to convince Seraphina to change her mind. author region: Allegany, NY, USA

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Kelly Marie Clair — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:46:22 -0400

User name: Kelly Marie Clair Title: Run Genre: Young Adult Synopsis: Max Avery is running. He is running from his some-what safe house in Maine and his unstable life in the foster-care system with his younger brother, Owen, in tow. He’s running towards the last place he had a family and to the last person who he can consider his family. But getting there isn’t as easy as he had previously calculated. Not after he gets forced into a car at gunpoint by a mysterious and nameless girl who offers Max and his brother a ride to their desired destination. The only costs for the ride are doing everything and anything the eccentric girl asks them to do and trying to stay alive during the many daring adventures they face on the way. Region: USA :: Ohio :: Cleveland The actors who would play your main characters in the movie adaptation: Hmm, actually haven't thought about this really... a black-haired Danielle Chuchran for Emerson, Alex Pettyfer for Max, and Ty Panitz for Owen.

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Momoka — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:46:52 -0400

I love the sound of this one! Very interesting premise. I second it!

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gonbzerk — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:47:25 -0400

User name: gonbzerk Title: Inoculated Genre: Mainstream fiction Synopsis: A recently developed and FDA approved Universal Flu Vaccination is called into question after a devestating flu pandemic wipes out every single child on Earth and renders all survivors infertile. Dr. Sturgis, a retired medical investigator and former president of the World Health Organization stumbles onto a plot to reduce population growth that has gone terribly wrong. With his friend and former collegue Dr. Halloway, his young brilliant but cocky assistant Nathan Tolley, and his daughter Carolyn who is an FBI agent, by his side, he follows the trail to uncover the most horrifying of global conspiracies while protecting a secret that just might be the only hope humanity has left for survival. Region: USA::Virginia::Richmond Actors to play lead roles: I don't know, I'm not that familiar with popular actors. Is Sean Connery still around? He and Kelsey Grammer or Liam Neeson would be good for the main characters.

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TheColorAbi — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:51:49 -0400

User name: TheColorAbi Title: You Will Be Mine Genre: Fan fiction Synopsis: Bob Bryar wasn’t ever meant to bring his younger sister on tour. He knew that one of the guys would get weird and lust after her and that everything would end as soon as his band's tour to promote his band’s latest album, “The Black Parade” along asides support from Taking Back Sunday and small time band, All Time Low was over. What Bob never realized was how deadly an obsession can become and how one tour can ruin someone’s life forever... Region: Cambridgeshire, England The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I think Heather Morris would pull of my character really well.

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Haselnuth — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:52:35 -0400

User name: Haselnuth Title: Purple Thunder Genre: Adventure Synopsis: Purple Thunder is the superhero of the big city called Sheldopolis. In the last years he saved hundreds of people and helped to resolve many crimes. But since his sidekick died, things have changed. Purple Thunder isn't the hero he used to be. His gadgets are falling apart, he's gotten rude and to be honest - he has become a superfail. But then comes Jack, the hero's biggest fan, and he could be the one who brings Purple Thunder back on track. For he knows who killed the sidekick. And he's willing to trade this knowlegde - for one week at Purple Thunder's side. Region: Europe - Germany The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Jack: DJ Squalls. Purple Thunder: David Tennant (Thinking more of Fright Night than Doctor Who here, no Tardis involved XD )

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house mouse — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:57:09 -0400

User name: House Mouse Title: Battle-Mom: a story of FicWorld survival Genre: Other (meta-fiction) Synopsis: A mover (self-aware fictional character) breaks the laws of FicWorld by having children outside her designated plot range. She stays in the fringes (parts of FicWorld that haven't been determined by plot yet, but could, at any moment become part of a zombie apocalypse or teen romance), jumping from story-line to story-line with her little family, plotting a way to escape FicWorld through AutobioBay. Region: Wisconsin, Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Stana Katic

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NearNormalcy — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:59:14 -0400

Username: NearNormalcy Title: How We Go On Genre: Lit Fic Region: USA: California: Modesto Actor who would play my MC: Elle Fanning (as young Julia) Synopsis: In 1979 Dr. Vivian Bell, two-year-old daughter Julia in tow, led a motley band of idealists from a California university to a patch of rural farmland and built a commune--a self-proclaimed “Utopia” seeking to create a life of equality and harmony. Rebelling against both the competitiveness and materialism of the culture at large and the free-love individualism of the hippies before them, the founders of Orchard Valley Homestead set out to create something better for themselves and their children. Decades later the community lives on, forgotten by the world, its members doggedly clinging to ideals they’ve failed to live up to time and time again. It was here that Julia grew up, both inextricably bound to her mother’s creation and unbearably resentful of it. How We Go On is the story of mothers and their daughters in a world defined at once by isolation and by community. Vivian will grow larger than life in this world; Julia will be destroyed by it. And in her last moments Julia will throw her own daughter, 13-year-old Shelby, the only lifeline she has—a life somewhere else, with a man Julia once cared for, a man who left their childhood home without her. Shelby steps out alone, still numb with the loss and betrayal of her mother, towards an unknown future in a culture both deceptively familiar and terrifyingly foreign, only to be confronted by her own past: her newly appointed guardian, an uncle she’s never known, holds secrets about her, her mother, her long-forgotten father—and the community they all once belonged to, the only family Shelby has ever known.

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bekkiii — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:59:26 -0400

User name: bekkiii Title: Neuro Escape Genre: Other - Surrealism & Steampunk Synopsis: Madeline Van Sherwood seeks out a hypnotherapist in order to find out the reason why she once tried to commit suicide, something that she until very recently repressed. It's set in two worlds, the real world, and the mad world, which takes place inside hypnosis. Madeline's journey through the Mad World takes her through seven distorted fairytale-influenced areas, filled with metaphorical versions of people from her own life. She meets many people, but has one constant companion: the hypnotherapist, Dr. Ava Lynn Gardner, who can only enter the Mad World with her voice – the rest of her body takes the shape of someone or something that can be found in the particular fairytale. Dr. Ava Lynn is constantly relying on Madeline to tell her which shape she's got this time. The Real World is where Madeline lives outside of hypnosis. It's from here that she enters the Mad World and takes her hypnotherapy sessions. Region: Europe: Sweden The actors who would play your main characters in the movie adaptation: a blonde Katherine Heigl to play Madeline Van Sherwood. Carla Gugino to play Dr. Ava Lynn Gardner in the real world.

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gazdemon — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:59:35 -0400

User name: gazdemon Title: Razor Riley and The Four Norsemen of The Acropolis Genre: Supernatural Thriller Synopsis: The famous rockstar, Razor Riley is dragged unwillingly into a battle against supernatural forces which are determined to ruin him for some reason unknown. After being framed for a number of murders, he must venture beyond the limits of our reality to save his ex-lovers from a terrible fate. Why do these forces seek to destroy him? Will Riley be able to stop them? Who knows.. (my novel has slight Norse and Greek mythology references - notably Orpheus) Region: London The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Rhys Ifans

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korikatamarisan — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:02:47 -0400

User name: korikatamarisan Title: Form and Void Genre: psychological thriller Synopsis: On the surface, they couldn’t be more different. William Watson is a bright young scholar, wealthy and well-liked, bound for certain success. Isaak Baxter is a brilliant but eccentric student, known for his unusual habits more than his remarkable intellect. When the two are assigned as roommates during their first year at university, it seems an ill-made match. When sharing such close quarters, however, secrets become difficult to keep. And so, the boys discover that the true selves they hide from the world at large have much in common, indeed. Desperately lonely and starving for affection, the young men take solace in one another, their relationship moving quickly from friendly to physical. All is well until summer separates them, and William is whisked away to the countryside for a visit with some family friends. It is there that he meets a young woman named Rose, and finds himself unexpectedly enchanted. They share a brief summer romance, then go their separate ways. And that is that. Or so William thinks. Until he meets Rose on campus one afternoon and learns that she is taking classes now as well. They begin spending more time together, and the more he gets to know her the more perfect she seems. The lure of a relationship with a beautiful young woman who fits so perfectly into his plans for the future is simply too much to resist. William explains the situation to Isaak, certain that his pragmatic friend will understand. And Isaak plays along. What William doesn’t know is just how much of Isaak’s heart he holds in his careless hands - and just how far he is willing to go to avenge himself. Region: USA : Georgia : North The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Cillian Murphy for Isaak; James McAvoy for William

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chartinboy — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:03:59 -0400

User name: Title: The Dystopian Paperboy Genre: Sci-fi Synopsis: A ruined world. Fire in the streets, blood in the sky, and things you would no longer call human prowling in the shadows. All caused by a newspaper. They say there was something hidden, in the final edition of "The Rich and Wealthy". One copy printed, no copies sold. What could be in that paper though? Some say money, some say power, and some (the stupid) say love. Paperboys. That's not their real title, but as an ilegal organization, they don't have many real titles, apart from outlaw, or fugitive. They deliver packages no-one else is willing to. Riding across the broken landscape of a once beautiful world, they are the only communication left with the rest of the world. And they know it. Soon though, everything will be changing. Region: UK::London The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Elijah Wood

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anachronistic.aesthetic — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:06:26 -0400

i want to read this already! :)

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CCNim — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:06:48 -0400

User name: CCNim Title: Shifter Genre: Supernatural/Fantasy/Erotica Synopsis: A story revolving around a young man, Kilian Harkin, who discovers that the very species he hates, is the one he belongs to. Follow him on his journey over the ‘Mississippi Wall’ and into the heart of his new Alpha. 'From goofy smiles to a noble knight, Madden Aelius seemed a perfect catch. So I, being the wonderful pessimist that I am, immediately knew there was something very, very wrong with him. Like his obvious fascination with lycans.' Region: USA:: North Carolina The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I'm not sure about actors, but there are two models in particular that I used as inspiration for the main character and his love interest. Bernardo Velasco and Lasse Pedersen.

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anachronistic.aesthetic — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:09:48 -0400

User name: anachronistic.aesthetic Title: Ivory Pages and Midnight Ink Genre: Supernatural / Fantasy Synopsis: When Sophie Mulder receives a beautiful antique leather-bound journal for her birthday, she can hardly believe that anyone kept such a lovely book empty for such a long time, and decides that she must fill it with the most perfect story she has ever written. When winter comes, her inspiration begins to appear to her in her dreams. But her dark muse must draw his power from somewhere, and as Sophie loses herself in the tale she is crafting, she fails to notice that the real world around her is fading. With the lives of those she loves in mortal danger and the longest night of the year fast approaching, will Sophie realise what is happening, and save what matters most, or will her mysterious faerietale draw her in too far to rescue? Region: Canada :: Ontario :: Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge. The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Molly C. Quinn

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plastic.santa — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:17:35 -0400

User name: plastic.santa Title: Speed Trapped Genre: Thriller/suspense/crime Synopsis: A small-town police officer is going nowhere fast as he spends his nights speed gunning cars on the state highway that divides his tiny city in two. After his cousin's body is found in a shallow grave under his back porch, he must put his job and his life on the line to avenge her death and clean up a drugs- and corruption-plagued town. Region: Arkansas/Fayetteville:NWA The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Charlie Sheen

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TapaidhNaomh — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:17:59 -0400

User Name: TapaidhNaomh Title: Ether Dreams Genre: Noir/Mystery/Thriller Synopsis: Gavin Marx wanted to be a police detective. Gavin Marx walked his beat and paid his dues. It all seemed so easy, until the day Danny Mulligan put a .22 caliber round through Marx's skull and landed him in a coma. A year later Marx is back on his feet, but off the force due to the side effects of taking one to the brain. Shaky hands. Hallucinations. Nervous ticks. And he never falls asleep. Still, a private eye who never sleeps is a big selling point, and his private practice is going well until the day a sharp-dressed man with a homemade watch asks him for his help tailing a beautiful woman with a dark secret. At the same time a designer drug that only affects the user's dreams is making it's rounds, and before long the sleepless private eye, the unlabeled businessman, and the dreamy dame are all locked up in a nightmare of violence and betrayal. Region: Washington, DC Actor: Gavin Marx - Jospeh Gordon-Levitt, or maybe James McAvoy

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Uberman5000 — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:25:27 -0400

I actually have two novels to write this year, here they are: Username: Uberman5000 Title: Manifest Dragon Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Damon Adams wakes up in the middle of the night to find his house ablaze. He escapes from the house miraculously (almost uncannily) unscathed, but his girlfriend, whom he had quarrelled with earlier that night, was lost. His home insurance pays out, but rather than simply rebuilding, he decides he needs to get as far away from his old life as possible. To that end, Damon buys a Plymouth Road Runner, and embarks for the opposite coast of America. On this journey, he will encounter many strange people and things, but none will be stranger to discover than himself. Title: The Red-Haired Hunter Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Hank Neward is a private investigator in 1930s Chicago, scarlet of hair, yet even of temperament. It's a busy time for a PI; the Chicago Outfit is in full swing, corruption and deceit runs rampant in this fast-growing city, and now a serial killer of particular brutality is at large. Hank is tasked to find him and identify him, but while in a confrontation with him, the killer turns into a vicious, bloodthirsty werewolf. Hank escapes with his life, but not without injury, and an infection of lycanthropy is now beginning to coarse through him. Never one to sit back and take it, he believes that he can now find the killer with his emerging lycanthropy, if he can keep it from making him a killer as well.

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Hello, Dollface — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:31:19 -0400

User name: Hello, Dollface Title: Nycguise Genre: Mainstream Fiction Synopsis: (Part adventure, part vintage detective story, part white-collar crime and punishment.) Erica Graham is a girl that just looks too damn nice to do anything remotely immoral. She's that one girl, even when everyone else is subject to full-body scans at the airport, just gets waved through with a smile. She couldn't possibly have done so much as stolen a candy necklace as a young'un. Erica is smart enough to use her virginal appearance to her advantage. She's no badass, but she's no Mother Teresa either. While living in Brooklyn, she's recruited by an organization called NYCGUISE (pronounced nice guys, of course) that targets these "I'm so innocent looking that I could never be a spy" sorts of ladies and gents to do some detective work at the financial company she works at. Her journey is filled with double crosses, triple crosses, embezzlement and other secrets, haughty secretaries and misguided confidantes, seedy characters, and plenty of...sushi. Region: USA :: New York :: New York City The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Shannon Woodward

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hockeygoon — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:49:48 -0400

User name: hockeygoon Title: Damned OutRiders Genre: SF/Horror Synopsis: Gracen McClellan isn't sure if he is dead or alive. And if he is alive, he isn't sure how much longer he is going to survive. Zombies, vampires, creatures he's never heard of... they're everywhere. Earth is going to Hell, even if he isn't. Yet. Speeding through the Fog of Pergatory on the backs of Harleys, Gracen and the mysterious band of riders traverse time and space in search of the undead, claiming their lost souls for Hell. Though his companions have been at it for centuries, Gracen is just learning the ropes - and the guns and machetes and explosives, and how to stay upright on a vibrating rocket. The gang's leader is the most frightening and beautiful brunette in motocross leathers he has ever met. Her companion, whom the others call Rune, is a silent Algonquin giant and a slaughtering machine. The little boy with yellow eyes who growls and vanishes into the woods is terrifying. The highwayman is amiable but has lost his mind. And the voodoo lady is as dark and slippery as a black mamba. In the largest showdown he has yet to experience, zombies swarm a castle already struggling to fight the Black Death. The OutRiders materialize, unwelcome witches on their demon steeds, and fight their way to the gates. Their "magic" is the saving grace the inhabitants have been praying for. But someone inside the castle is causing the dead to rise faster than they fall... Region: USA : California : Los Angeles Actor: Not sure, maybe Nick Frost to keep it "light" :)

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KaliYuga — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:54:04 -0400

User name: KaliYuga (me, I know, selfish, innit?) Title: Centaur Rails Genre: Blend of High Fantasy and Western Synopsis: In a world of magic, the humans have entered the steam-powered technological revolution era. Desperate to connect the east and west cities, the humans have begun work on a massive coast-to-coast railway. Unfortunately, the work is dangerous and so they have forcibly enslaved the less sophisticated Centaurs and Minotaurs to do the heavy work. In the city of Jaynestown, work is being hindered by a group of rebels led by a dangerous Centaur filly with a dark past. A lone vigilante only known as 'The Lawmaker' arrives in Jaynestown to make good on the mayor's offer of riches beyond his wildest dreams if only he can stop the rebels. The Lawmaker suffers betrayal at the hands of his current employer and discovers the rebels' secret, but will he help the rebels or stay true to his contract? Region: Canada :: Alberta :: Calgary The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: The Lawmaker: John Barrowman The Mayor of Jaynestown: Nathan Fillion or potentially Alan Rickman The rebel's leader: Emma Watson

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-Serafina- — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:54:59 -0400

User name: -Serafina- Title: Nalia Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Some time after the great war between humans and elves, everyone is officially trying to establish a good relationship between the two races. But still, there are some humans hating the elves and they are threatening the only son of King Aeric I., who is known as a elven-friend. The King decides to send his son to his brothers castle in the southern mountains for safety. Meanwhile, a young elven girl named Nalia commits a crime that is usually heavily punished, but since she saved a human life with it, the punishment is changed into serving the humans for a while. Elves are known for their abilities and discipline and so it becomes her task to accompany the prince safely and inconspicious across the land. Region: Europe :: Germany The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: A younger Lucy Liu. (In my dreams, obviously.)

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Narniamum — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:56:35 -0400

User name: Narniamum Title: Attempting Elizabeth Genre: Austenesque / Synopsis: Grad student Sophie Edmundson wished she could exchange her dull, mundane life for the excitement and romance of Regency England. Like generations of women before her, her secret desire is to be transported back to the golden age of Pride and Prejudice. Unlike those women, she actually succeeds. When she wakes up one morning and discovers she is none other than Georgiana Darcy, Sophie realizes a whole world has opened up to her. As she masters the art of leaping back and forth from her normal life into Austen’s romantic realm, she discovers that it is impossible to live in this world without becoming a player in it. As Sophie literally fills the shoes of the various female characters, she begins to identify with them as real, flesh-and-blood women who share the common fate of living in proximity to the dashing Mr. Darcy. Finding herself discontented to settle for a lesser role, she aspires to become Elizabeth Bennet - the supreme object of Mr. Darcy’s love and admiration. But in the pursuit of her aspirations, Sophie must face the most challenging and deeply personal questions of her life – questions that will confront her no less acutely in the real world: Is she destined to play a supporting role as another receives Mr. Darcy’s affections? Can she discover a way into the lead role and the love of a lifetime? And can she fulfill her dream without losing herself along the way? Region: Montana The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Hmm, I don't know! Maybe Dakota Fanning in like 4 or 5 years...and a bunch of really awesome, young British actresses for the Austen character roles ;)

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twiggilala — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:59:55 -0400

I thought I should nominate someone from my region this year... So, without further adieu... User name: W M Dougherty Title: Lorelei Genre: Horror and Supernatural Synopsis: A little girl has the ability see terrible things which lurk just below the surface of reality. Her parents try to deal with having a child who talks about seeing monsters on every street corner. How do you calm your daughter when she trembles with fear whenever she opens her eyes? What happens when those things decide to look back? Region: New York :: Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I am not sure who he would prefer to play his character.

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SweetJuly — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:09:58 -0400

Wow. Not only would I totally read this book, but it would make an awesome cover. Seconding the nomination. ^_^

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epistolarian — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:10:18 -0400

User name: epistolarian Title: The Forges Genre: Speculative Fiction Synopsis: Liz is a no-nonsense, germaphobic college senior working diligently to prepare for a grad school career in microbiology. Quite the opposite is Liz's roommate, Sophie, a free spirited sophomore given to flights of fancy and moments of joyful abandon. Just one month into the fall semester, Sophie is struck by a car and killed. Though she hadn't known Sophie long, Liz finds herself grappling with the traumatic loss of a friend. Dazed and unable to withstand the business-as-usual atmosphere on campus, Liz inadvertently stumbles into The Forges, a world Sophie created. To Liz's horror, she is trapped. She cannot leave the way she came; there is no path back to the life she knew before. The only way for Liz to escape The Forges is to make a harrowing journey across the oft-changing landscape of dark forests, mist-covered bogs, scorching deserts, and volcanic mountains. She is told that the pathway moves straight ahead. But The Forges is not a place to be easily deciphered: Landscapes change without warning while Liz sleeps; dark creatures lurk in places that should provide refuge; friends are few and hard to find. Encumbered by her grief, terrified, and alone, Liz finds it difficult to hope that the way home lies somewhere over the horizon. Yet, there is some solace to be found in The Forges - a grotesque beauty in the mystery of it all. As much as she hates The Forges, Liz starts to find herself in the midst of her travails. In the end, Liz finds her way home. In truth, The Forges will always be with her. Region: USA :: Pennsylvania :: Philadelphia The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Emma Watson.

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aerosimmy — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:11:09 -0400

SInce this seems to be what all the cool kids are doing... User name: aerosimmy Title: Legend of the Sentinel Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: The Light/Dark and Wind/Air magics have disappeared after a war broke out between the two groups and it is said that the mythical Sentinel has something to do with it. Nobyrto and Aurey, orphans of this war have grown up unable to perform any of the magics properly, and they've tried them all. After finding out this is because they are unable to use their magics that they were born to use, they go on a journey to find answers. What happened with this war? Where did these warring groups go? Who are the Sentinel? Will they ever learn their birth-rite magics? Region: USA :: Florida :: Daytona Beach (technically Ormond Beach, but close enough) The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: As someone who has had to cast things before I know that it is sometimes best to have people audition/do call-backs to get the best results. I will say that there are a few male actors I wouldn't mind having in it (David Krumholtz, David Tennant, Matt Smith...). What roles they would play, no clue, but there's plenty of room for them.

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standardcrow — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:11:43 -0400

User name: standardcrow Title: Feathers, Ink and Dragonsmoke Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Vestryscum aren't exactly welcome in polite society, but when the world of a feathered barmaid proves to be far from what it seems, she is drawn in to a world she can barely remember, but in which there are those who remember her. Intrigues in the corridors of power spread down into the dregs and those in high places are reminded of memories they just might rather forget. Filled with feathergirls and tattooed footmen, fishbombs and the twisted tongues of dragons; the streets of this city will never be the same again. Cissy Starlight was abandoned at the gates of The Cathedral workhouse at the age of seven, when she began to sprout the shimmering green feathers her patrons find so alluring. As the protests against the census heat up and those around her begin to lose their lives, Cissy can no longer resist the call to action. Jimmy Stork has escaped The Vestry and serves as First Footman to The Rector himself, who has spotted the peculiar talent of the boy's skin to absorb the secrets of those he touches. An illiterate, his body reads like a book of the deepest and darkest secrets of the powerful. Far from the slums of The Vestry, Eliza Harrimann's parents were spirited away by Jeremiah Reeves in his carved box of dreams. Guided by The Wiseman with Lapsang Souchong and his dragons, she rises to the top of the pile. Yet her devotion to the cause knows no bounds and she no longer cares what happens to those who fall along the wayside. Feathers, Ink and Dragonsmoke begin to intertwine as the social boundaries which have held together this world begin to collapse. Region: Germany The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Cissy - Keira Knightley, Jimmy - Harry Lloyd, Eliza - Helena Bonham Carter

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Alxa — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:17:01 -0400

I second this

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Alxa — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:18:12 -0400

The second was for Fury and the Mouse.

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standardcrow — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:20:41 -0400

Fifthed!

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Stovohobo — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:21:51 -0400

Username: Stovohobo Title: Canadensis, Inc. Genre: Lit Fic / Satire, Humor & Parody Synopsis: Mr. Beaver is the CEO and President of Canadensis, Incorporated, the largest logging corporation in the entire forest. He clawed his way to the top with nothing but the skin of his teeth and the oily, pungent gloss on his fur coat, up to a world of brandy, cigars, and limousines. He's living the woodland dream of wealth and power. That is, until one Dmitri R. Rat gets crushed underneath a felled tree under less-than-dubious claims of negligence. Suddenly Mr. Beaver is up to his scruff in lawsuits and a media hellstorm, with few sympathizers to back him up. What follows is a meditation--sometimes thoughtful, sometimes sardonic--on life, money, family, prejudice, and exactly how much brandy it takes to solve a problem. Region: Indiana :: Indianapolis Actor: I guess if there are any beaver-themed actors hot around Hollywood right now, it would be...Mel Gibson? But probably Alan Rickman if human, with an American accent. Someone who could pull off gravitas and shortsighted stupidity at the same time.

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Stovohobo — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:24:24 -0400

Sounds like a cool world with clever little touches and humor. I like it.

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paulkellis — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:30:34 -0400

User name: paulkellis Title: The Hierarchy of Dominance Genre: Military Science Fiction Synopsis: Captain Thomas Swift of the Strategic Space Command was there twenty-five years ago in the aftermath of Epsilon Eridani Massacre. Terran Sphere colonists where slaughtered by the rabidly xenophobic Scorpio Tetrarchy. The planet was scorched, the atmosphere burned off; all to claim a Mnoren technology cache that wasn't there. Swift was there too, when the Terran Sphere responded by battering a Scorpio-held planet to pieces with mass drivers. But, mistakes had been made and lines had been crossed. That planet had been the Scorpio homeworld, the only place in the known universe where the hivemind could reproduce. The Tetrarchy's death throes would wind up costing Swift his wife and only child. Now, humanity chafes under the supervision of the Orr, the self-appointed inheritors of the Mnoren Empire. The Orr limit the Sphere's access to advanced technologies in order to keep the "wervuhld", or "ranging wolves", from committing more genocidal atrocities. The uneasy truce is fraying. The SSC views the Orr was weak and indecisive. Swift is appointed to procure the tech from anywhere he can find it and create a new type of battlecruiser. In secret, he develops sources from allies & humanity's brethren. However, the Orr get wind of the plan. They threaten and posture. Humanity flinches. Swift's project is cancelled and he is given a final command, take the vessel on a shakedown cruise. The Quorum wish to appease the Orr by giving them the new ship. During the deployment, Swift uncovers something unsettling. There is a new player in the great black of space, one that is cunning, elusive and better armed and armored. One that detests humanity and has the ability to exact revenge. One that knows the location of Earth. One he cannot stop. Region: USA : Virginia : Richmond The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Bryan Cranston

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Alxa — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:32:19 -0400

User name: Alxa Title: Sage Sky Genre: Western Synopsis: A young man receives a letter addressed to his dead father from the town of Sage Sky in the New Mexico Territory. Among the secrets of the town are one or two belonging to his father and the mother he never knew. Region: USA :: Arizona :: Phoenix The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Taylor Kitsch

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ObiKimono — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:36:38 -0400

User name: themagicalnegro Title: The African Catalyst Genre: Adventure Region: Tucson, AZ, U.S. The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Dwayne Johnson Synopsis: A secret gathering of top level al-Qaeda officers produces a bold plan to win their war against the imperialist Western nations--establish a caliphate and bring their extremist, bastardized brand of Islam to the global government stage. Before the West can unravel their plan, they gain a foothold in the African continent and establish the African Islamic Republic. Knowing that if it goes public, it will hurt his reelection chances, President John Davis authorizes a covert action. The mission: disrupt the African Islamic Republic and return sovereignty to the people of the oppressed territories. The man selected to lead the task force of intelligence officers and military special operators is Ben Williams, a CIA paramilitary officer and a legend in the realm of special operations. He is driven to dismantle the Islamic Republic, no matter what the costs. However, things are not all what they seem…

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koryos — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:38:07 -0400

User name: koryos Title: Mute Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: The earth is a dump, and the human race has long since decided to leave. All that remained were the worst criminals of human society to seed a brand new world. And this is a new world- with limited technology, an inhospitable climate, and monstrous animals, it takes a lot of luck to survive to adulthood. Young Nu is doing her best, but the odds are stacked against her: after a horrible childhood accident, she's taken from her home and placed among the lundi, the lowly caste designated to care for the war-beasts known as brima. Brima are descended from parrots, but their size is elephantine and their power unmistakable. Nu may very well be killed by Mash, the brima she is assigned to care for, as he grows larger and more furious. However, she quickly discovers that she and Mash have more in common than meets the eye: with no power to control her own life, she, like him, is mute. Region: USA :: Maryland The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: A first-time child actor scouted from a run-down neighborhood who wows the world.

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frodo-lives — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:38:55 -0400

Update on title- I just changed it to Estinfell after a vote by friends and family. No one liked the "Y".

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Xalts — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:15:51 -0400

User name: Xalts Title: The Powers Passed Genre: Horror & Supernatural Synopsis: Two worlds lie close to each other, almost touching, close enough for a bridge to be formed and the two worlds to become one... In this other world, creatures of shadow rule over their prey. Called Sithaya after their word for 'beautiful', the creatures are split into two sides - the Abaruthe, who are strong and rugged, but slow and stupid, and the Ikrah-Ill'ten, who are slim, lithe and quick-witted. Melo is an Ikrah-Ill'ten researcher. He'd like to be called a scientist. The thing he wishes to study, more than anything, is humans. He enlists the help of two friends, Jethsu and Oplaes, to cross the bridge, but things take a turn for the worst when they find themselves stranded in the human world, with no means to sustain themselves. In this world, three humans find themselves close to the end. Completely unconnected, they all seem to have something to do with the connection between the two worlds, and they are who Melo aims to gather. And yet another has their eye on them... an Abaru who wishes nothing more than to crush the human world and claim it in the name of Sithaya. Perhaps, together, they can create the "Dersera-Le'penn", and the Powers Passed will bridge the way... Region: Europe :: England :: Yorkshire The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Well... there's six main characters, and I imagine CGI or animation would work better than live-action for shadow-people...

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Trixter — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:17:09 -0400

User name: Trixter Title: Dream of a Thousand Stars Genre: Science Fantasy Synopsis: Just under three hundred years ago, a research colony and human settlement on the planet Viridia was cut off from the rest of humanity by an event now known as the Silence. With no more trade from other planets, the people of Viridia learned to get by without a stable supply of industrial metals but with abundant agricultural resources and a magic-like planetary life-force called gaia. The colony's research center focused on making the most of available resources, and the colony, called Paolo, thrived for generations separated from the rest of galactic civilization. Now a discarded research clone named Reynard from the center that has come to be known as Arandee has found something that should not have been buried in Paolo's junkyard: a starship's navigational android unlike any documented pre-Silence technology. As he repairs her he realizes that she holds the key to reuniting Viridia with the rest of humanity - but Arandee is not willing to give up control of the planet so easily. Region: USA::Ohio::Columbus The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Considering a sad lack of young redheads, I'll just go with Rupert Grint.

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leolewis — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:22:23 -0400

I want to read this one! :D

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paradoxotaur — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:24:47 -0400

User name: paradoxotaur Title: Coke in Glass Bottles Genre: Literary FIction Synopsis: Lebanon, Kansas. It's an unremarkable town, home to a mere 218 people. But it was there that four college theater dorks driven by a deep, passionate love for the book "American Gods" were determined to go. It was to be be a quick stop on their trip. Get out of the car, take a picture of the plaque that labeled Lebanon as the geographic center of the continental United States, and get back on the road. Nothing complicated. They just wanted to say that they'd been there. Just wanted to live the words on the page. No one saw the deer coming. No one saw the deer at all, actually, except for Zeke, who was heavily sleep-deprived and who might have been hallucinating. But 15 miles out of Lebanon, Hubert crashed and totaled, leaving the group stuck in the middle of Kansas, severely lacking funds and far away from home. Luckily for them all, Zeke's mother tells them that she "knows a guy" in Lebanon that's willing to take them in for the summer. Roger. A guy who just happens to be Zeke's father. Left with no other option, the four accept Roger's offer. As Zeke tries to create a relationship with his father, the group's carefully structured world begin to unravel. Relationships crash and burn as each of them undergo personal revelations, and the ideas they've built their entire lives on start looking unnervingly fragile. They expected fun times and wacky adventures. They got personal crises, deteriorating friendships, and massive heaps of self-doubt. As the summer sun shines on, they try to keep everything they think of as safe from falling apart. Region: USA :: Ohio :: Ashland The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Jesse Eisenberg. Or Anton Yelchin.

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quixotic_hope — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:34:31 -0400

User name: quixotic_hope Title: Tilt Your Head and Smile Genre: Literary Fiction Synopsis: April did everything she was supposed to do. She made straight As in high school, got a full scholarship to a good university, and graduated a year early. She was told that everything would be better after high school, that she would go to college and get a great job while everyone who made fun of her was stuck flipping burgers for a living. So why is it that she sits on her parents' couch every day, searching craigslist for a job, when all the losers she went to high school with have jobs and their own apartments? Why do they all have paying jobs and she can't even get a gas station to call her back? Is she doomed to live with her parents forever, or will she finally get the job of her dreams - which, at this point, is anything that would pay the bills? Region: Atlanta, GA The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Jena Malone

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tashe_19 — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:03:15 -0400

User name: tashe_19 Title: That Winter In Hearthstone Castle Genre: Romance/comedy Synopsis: A second-born prince goes on strike and flees the capital, determined to avoid the glamour, politics, and drama of social season. He ends up spending the winter in an old abandoned castle with his bodyguard and the girl he's engaged to marry. This would be the ideal situation, except...well. He and his betrothed have made a solemn vow that theirs will only be a marriage of convenience--unfortunately, he's fairly certain he's falling in love with her. He's been having an affair with his bodyguard for the last seven years. The aforementioned bodyguard is busy having a life crisis. There's a mysterious apparation stalking the castle halls. Someone keeps stealing the blankets. Oh, and no one remembered to bring a cook. Romance, threesomes, and unexpected dogs abound during THAT WINTER IN HEARTHSTONE CASTLE. Region: USA::Pennsylvania::Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: A twenty-something Jensen Atwood

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fitzgerald — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:08:55 -0400

User name: fitzgerald Title: The Door Genre: YA dark fantasy Synopsis: Two sisters, Violet and June, are sent to stay with Crazy Aunt Cora for the summer. Violet discovers a Door in the middle of the woods, seemingly leading to nowhere. But behind the Door she discovers a fantastical world of faeries, goblins, and trolls. There she meets Finnch, a roguish Fae who leads her into an exciting adventure. But when Jane is stolen to pay Finnch's debt, Violet has to go back through the Door to rescue her sister, and suddenly sees the very dark side of the world behind the Door. Violet must find courage she never knew she had to survive in this dark world and rescue her sister from the labyrinthine prison in which she resides. Region: USA: Virginia: Shenandoah Valley The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Probably Georgie Henley, Lucy Pevensie in Chronicles of Narnia

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anafiassa — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:12:01 -0400

User name: anafiassa Title: The Happily Ever After Phenomenon: Being an Ethnography of the Landus Fantasticus and the Many Wonders Therein Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Sofia Devenney is an average graduate student, hoping one day to get a Doctorate in Anthropology. Her focus, granted, is a little strange: Fantus-Anthropology, the study of Happily Ever After. An emerging field, it was made even more popular by the discovery of the Landus Fantasticus—the realm of Fairy Tales. And so, she is amazed when the High King and Queen of the Landus Fantasticus offer to fund her research, allowing her access to every part of their realm. She accepts the offer and goes to observe—hoping that her discussion of the “Happily Ever After Phenomenon” will earn her degree. Yet, she ends up with much more than she anticipated. Not only are there princesses dressed as serving maids and princes composing love ballads, there are also dragons who want to eat her, power-hungry noblemen who plan to kidnap her, and sinister shape-shifters who follow her every move. And, she learns that behind it all, there is an evil wizard who will stop at nothing to make sure that she never finishes her research—or make it out of the Landus Fantasticus alive. Region: Cincinnati, Ohio The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I honestly have no idea… She describes herself as being an average, slightly overweight wallflower—although everyone else agrees that she has a very pretty face.

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Emperorgame — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:21:12 -0400

User name: Emperorgame Title: Solar Discourse Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis:The Human race has expanded beyond Earth, with many major settlements on nearly every planet with Saturn and Jupiter the only exceptions. Many small colonies have also been established within various asteroids and moons. The Earth itself has become a collective of nations working together to fund expansion across the solar system. Large corporations have also joint funded establishing settlements, with the colony of Hermes on Mercury being the best example of their potential dominance. Jericho Peirce is a medic on board the state of the art research and exploration vessel North Star. Born on the Moon and raised traveling with his parents aboard a spacecraft for most of his life, Jericho easily picked up many of the skills required for space life as well as learning the harsh realities of humanity's expansion beyond Earth. When the North Star's field doctor is killed during an excursion to investigate the loss of contact with a Colony Ship set to establish the first colony on Saturn, Jericho's experience and expertise leads him to being promoted to the new field doctor. With the question of where the colony ship disappeared to, and what exactly caused the disappearance, still undiscovered it becomes the mission of the North Star, its crew, and Expedition Team to uncover this and other secrets that lurk through the solar system...and beyond. Region: USA :: Tennessee :: Knoxville The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I am honestly not all that sure who would play Jericho. Maybe Alan Tudyk (Wash on Firefly)? I haven't fully thought out his character yet.

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DarkOwl — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:23:48 -0400

Shameless self promotion! Hey, my graphics skills aren't the greatest, so my very own custom made cover would be great =D User name: DarkOwl Title: The Personal Story of Jeanne Devost Subtitle: 10 Reasons You Should Never Trust a Spy Genre: Fantasy/Parody/Adventure/Science Fiction-- yeah, I don't really know what genre my book is in Synopsis: Jeanne Devost, a teenaged French introvert who happens to run a successful online business, is drawn into the cat-and-mouse world of international espionage when a lost man by the name of Mikael Varon comes to her door, claiming to be MI-6. Unfortunately for Jeanne, Mikael is nothing short of insane, and though he's not actually working as a spy, an alarming number of people seem to want him dead. It only takes her a few hours to figure out why. Mikael has the eye-opening ability to show people how to use their willpower and affect the world around them. The simplest and most obvious manifestation is in theme songs that follow their victims wherever they try to go. And you can't pick your song. And it's quite normal for you to hate your song. The most obvious solution to this problem for some is to kill Mikael. After a few explosions and some wanton gunfire, Jeanne is roped into becoming Mikael's sidekick, responsible for bailing him out of dangerous situations and making tea. It's not an easy life, nor are her tasks all benign, but she manages. She lives her life day by day, ignoring the newspaper articles about her mourning parents and the daily death threats from an unknown source. But sometimes, death threats aren't idle, and knives may not seem sharp until the impaling of those you love most. Region: I live in USA::Washington::Seattle, but the story is set in France, England, Scotland, Ireland, and Quebec. The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Mikael would be played by either Matthew McConaughey (in his heyday, whenever that might have been) or Gerard Butler. Jeanne would be played by... I dunno. Perhaps Emma Watson, though she isn't nearly French enough.

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GlitteryRainbow — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:26:05 -0400

User name: GlitteryRainbow Title: Only Human Genre: Historical Fiction/Fantasy/I'm not even sure Synopsis: Back in a time when humanity was young and easily influenced by a single person, a young man is confronted with a set of choices that ultimately change the course of human history. While returning from a religious ceremony with his animal guide, Drevan of Salzürm is beset by a wolf. His animal guide is killed and Drevan becomes hopelessly lost. He stumbles upon a village with a very different lifestyle and way of thinking than his own; to them, animals are not friends, but food and a labor force. But which way of thinking is the right one? We all know the choice he made already. Region: USA: Washington (State) The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Liam Hemsworth

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duhhitscolin — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:26:38 -0400

User name: duhhitscolin Title: Live Die Forever Genre: Science Fiction/Fantasy Synopsis: In the distant future, a group of scientists in CERN discovers life after death. Based on the idea that our soul is an energy entity, that since energy cannot be destroyed, our "soul" has to go somewhere. Simultaneously, across the globe in China, another group of scientists discovers how to turn off the gene that causes us to age. When death becomes not just an ending but literally, a beginning, and immortality an option to keep hold to the life that one have in this world, all hell breaks loose. Laws fall apart, governments lose control, factions supporting living or dying forms, in no time at all, war broke out. Amidst the chaos were two men, Adam Entheson and Tianfeng Lin, the first being a young scientist at CERN and the later an orphaned teenager in China due to the riots caused by the discoveries. As the war grew worst, the two crossed paths. Region: Singapore The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Sean Bean as Adam and Hu Ge as Tianfeng

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im_a_riting_rebel — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:41:13 -0400

User name: im_a_riting_rebel Title: The Devil's Apprentice: Hell Genre: Young Adult/Fantasy Synopsis: "You're destined to be the next Devil's Apprentice." When a stranger says this to Lilith in her favorite coffee shop, she laughs in his face. She doesn't believe in the Afterlife, and she certainly doesn't believe in the Devil. Less than a half hour later, she's roadkill. Upon her awakening in Hell, Lilith learns that the stranger, a murdering angel named Pace, was telling the truth. She now must juggle a new job, a new world, and a new life. She loathes the dim, dank society connected with the Styx. All she wants to do is to return to her stolen future. All she wants is the sky. Desperate, Lilith turns to Kalypso, an In Betweener with enough power to grant her a day on Earth. But this power comes with a price. During her escape, the Devil is attacked and left with little chance of survival. Chaos reigns in all levels of life: streets seep lava, the Styx floods, and Paradise crumbles. The end of the Devil means the end of balance. The end of balance means the end of the world. Lilith isn't going down again without a fight. Region: USA :: New Jersey :: Central The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Emma Stone would play Lilith.

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WileJ — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:41:18 -0400

User name: WileJ Title: S(tea)m for Two Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: Meet Eliza. Meet Eliza's father. He wants her to get married already. Meet Simon. He likes Eliza but won't admit to it. Enter the dashing Sir Christopher. Eliza hates him, but he's rich and successful and an inventor. And he's potentially behind the evil steam automaton invasion. Ooh, the horror and suspense. Who will Eliza choose to marry? Will she marry? Is she secretly the vanguard for a suffrage movement? And what's up with Eliza's horrible cousins and aunt trying to dictate her marriage anyway? Find out in S(tea)m for Two, a steampunk romancy drama book thing. Region: USA :: Massachusetts :: Boston The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Stephen Campbell Moore

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natalie.today — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 21:33:27 -0400

Ooh, I second this one!

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kcrisman — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 21:33:47 -0400

User Name: kcrisman Title: Something or Other Genre: Literary Magical Realism Humor Synopsis: While vicious dog attacks dominate the local news, an aged detective solves an ill-defined mystery while residing in a run-down motel. The motel's owner, sleepy Ahab, forces the guests to clean their own rooms with a staff of clones of the Baader-Meinhof gang. Region: Undetermined The actor: Harrison Ford

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Cucuukit — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 21:36:56 -0400

Edit: The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Lia: Ellen Page Plot: (based mainly on looks) Ben Whishaw

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Turkana — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 21:43:07 -0400

User name: Turkana Title: The Centaur King Genre: Fantasy & Horror Synopsis: Clare cannot trust her own memories. She has spent her entire life trying to decide which memories are real and which could not possibly be true (like clowns crashing her history exam to recite Shakespeare). She has floated through life, doing the minimal amount to get by, which has been rather easy in the shadow of an armless sister, an alcoholic father, and a mother who is addicted to shopping on QVC. When a toeless raven approaches Clare with the adventure too good to be true, she feels she has nothing left to lose and journeys with him to a world called The Gorge, where centaurs rule a gruesome reign over all creatures. Only a few have been lucky enough to escape into the human realm. Clare’s only hope to return home is to find the witches that both cursed and blessed her in order to know which memories were real and which were not in order to understand the clues that have been left to her by refugees from The Gorge. But there is a price on Clare’s head, and her own survival has never been something she has valued. In order to defeat the centaurs, she will have to decide what is worth remembering in order to know what to live for. Region: USA: Knoxville, TN The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Clare would be played by Imogen Poots, I think.

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twisteddecember — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 21:50:02 -0400

If this were a movie, it sounds like it would be a super cute romantic comedy.

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Blue Bumblebee — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 21:53:23 -0400

User Name: Blue Bumblebee Title: Parascevia Genre: Science Fiction/Mystery Synopsis: Everyone is looking for something. In the future, power is everywhere, magic is ubiquitous. Every wish is granted by a thought. The winds are tamed and the seas calmed by the will of mortals, and the pleasures of existence are without end. Religion has become superfluous in the dawning era of man's own triumph. There is no war to be waged, no challenge to be overcome. Not even death. No one has died in more than a century. All is at peace. And then, someone does die. A man is found dead in his home. The populace is baffled. The police force, having been rendered obsolete, is reassembled hastily and set onto the case. A hopelessly inexperienced group of investigators labours fruitlessly for a goal they have no inkling of attaining. The world is falling to pieces. Religion explodes to the forefront of the public psyche. Its return is ambiguous, spawning hope and deceit in equal measure. The world teeters on the brink of destruction, and the Parasceve begins, a preparation for salvation, or a slow march to oblivion. A group of truth-seekers emerges from the morass, one with ties to all levels of the conflict. Their goal is simple: solve the First Murder, the Murder that has eluded all else. Then and only then can balance be restored to the world. Region: Canada :: Quebec :: Montreal The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Amanda Seyfried

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Turkana — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:10:25 -0400

Sounds interesting. I second as well.

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Turkana — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:10:48 -0400

Second!

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Drillbit_the_knitter — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:18:48 -0400

User name: Drillbit_the_knitter Title: Sword of a Hero Princess Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Romeo Bright intended to spend her summer reading Shakespeare, but that didn't work out. Instead, she was transported to a land where she is, apparently, both a royal and a hero, but something's wrong. First of all, she doesn't know she's royal, and she doesn't think she can be a hero. Also, she never knew Mercanova EXISTED, so how can she rule it? Anyway, she fights with words, which, if you'd forgotten, aren't world-savers. Swords are. And speaking of swords, where's this legendary one she's supposed to inherit? Demetrius Orsyn, an interplanetary nomad, swears he'll never fall in love. But that's before Princess Hero enters the picture, with her wide-eyed innocence and pure beauty. And this, for one reason or another, greatly irritates Romeo. Puck Ronwa is a Fairy, a Pirate, and an exile. Why? Well, at nineteen years of age, his skill at pillaging is not up to scratch, and his magic is nonexistent. But there will come a time when both his sword and his magic are needed. When that time comes, will they finally show up? Morgan knows more than he lets on, and he's reliable at keeping secrets. He guides the three Prophecied, but when the group is finally able to achieve something resembling a successful offensive maneuver, his own secrets are revealed in the process. What is the King going to do? What will the PRINCESS do? Iago wants something very much: the fulfillment of the Prophecy. He will only stop inhibiting Romeo when she and her friends are safely dead. Romeo needs to find the sword, find her guts, and fight the fights before it's too late, and the royal family and everyone she knows here are dead. Home Reigon: Virginia, northern The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Alexandra Daddario

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LonChaneyJr — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:22:42 -0400

User name:LonChaneyJr Title:the Wolf Man:Rise of the Beast Genre: thriller Synopsis:Whilst celebrating their annual festival of Yule a caravan of gypsies cheerful atmosphere took a horrifying turn for the worst as an uninvited guest contorted it into a spiraling carnival ride of pure terror. "It's hideous howl... a dirge of death" all it wanted was blood. The eldest of the men rose up to defend the caravan. One young adult brave or foolish fought in close combat with the beast. Upon being bitten in the scuffle the twenty-one year old known as Béla was left behind. As his nightmare between dream and reality merges. “Is all that we see or seem but a dream within a dream?”- Edgar Allen Poe Region:USA :: North Carolina :: triad The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: if Béla Lugosi was living I'd say him; otherwise someone along the same lines.Otherwise I'm not sure

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djtrousdale — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:23:51 -0400

Thanks so much everyone! :D

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Choco_Cow — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:24:36 -0400

User Name:Choco_Cow Title:Crooked Oak: A Ghost Story Genre:Supernatural/Horror Synopsis: Four kids took a dare to enter Crooked Oak. It was an old plantation house on the top of a hill, and it was haunted. At least that's what the rumors said. Turns out the rumors were true. Four kids may have entered, but only three left alive. Four years later the three survivors find themselves pushing through the overgrown witch grass, and creeping up the warped stairs to find some closure. Hearing voices, seeing ghosts and visions, they are now the haunted ones. And all the answers lie just beyond the doorway. Forced to confront their fears head-on, Jonathan, Marie, and Cole find themselves pulled far from homes and into a world they never expected to see alive. Region:USA::Florida::Southwest The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation:Hmmm...the Main Character would probably be played by...*thinks* A young Channing Tatum.

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camisado211 — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:29:24 -0400

User name: camisado211 Title: Elemenopee Genre: YA Synopsis: "I just want to be perfect." Nobody's perfect. For Autumn, Charlie, Molly, and Noah that is not good enough. They have all been through the same old story of recovery you always hear. Aka: "Being trapped in your own personal hell is no ray of sunshine. So, I straightened out." But now they're back and more imperfect than ever. Told in humurous and raw prose, Elemenopee is a story about recovery from self hate and seperating the truth from the lies you feed yourself. Region: USA :: Florida :: Northwest The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Amanda Seyfried

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TitaniaFalls32 — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:38:45 -0400

Username: TitaniaFalls32 Title: Catching Fallen Stars Genre: Sci Fi/ Fantasy Synopsis: A star has fallen, and the race is on, but who will get to it first? Gideon Heart is a sorcerer’s apprentice, although his mentor happens to be a crazy old alchemist that goes by the name of The All Knowing Alchemist, who has come to the end of his life cycle. The Time of the White Flame has come and from the ashes a new alchemist will be born, but Gideon’s mentor has unfinished business, business he’s left his apprentice to finish for him. The All Knowing Book, the dumping ground for the alchemists knowledge, must be united with the book bearer, the one set to inherit all the magic of the book, except no one told Gideon that The All Knowing Book is, in fact, Leabhar Dubh, the oldest Fae hallow in existence, the same book every Fae across the galaxy will be after, that is, if the protective seal on it is ever removed and until the book is united with the book bearer, it isn’t safe. Only the stars know where the book bearer is, and so they have sent a single warrior star to the planet of Persephone where the book bearer resides. Unfortunately the book isn’t the only most wanted thing in the galaxy . . . Ryland Talbot and Rio Delgado are two gutter punks from the streets, notorious in the underground for their connection to the mafia and for the sheer grit and wildness these two exude. Through the streets their names are whispered with fear. After all, you don’t get nifty nick names like The Crow and The Reaper for nothing. In reality, these two are just trying to make some kind of a living, and will do anything to get what money they can, and one of those things is the murder of a man. When an anonymous employer hires these two thugs from the streets to kill an upstanding elder of the Alexandur the IV’s Royal Academy, they are transformed from hoodlums to refined gentlemen in order to blend in with the young heirs of high society and become students at the royal academy. Two lions let loose in a flock of sheep, the predators hunt down the prey that they were hired to kill. In the meantime they are told by Katana, their mafia connection, to catch the falling star set to land on Persephone any time now, catch it and deliver it to Katana’s personal connection, but are things really as they seem? Is this a job or a set up from a man who wants Ryland and Rio both dead? Ollie is a student on the run from the famous King Alexandur the IV’s royal academy notorious for its students and programs, but when the arrival of two newcomers jeopardizes Ollie’s position at the school, in blind panic he runs away, convinced that running is better than facing the horror of being exposed as a liar to the newcomers and the students that know him. As he’s trying to find his way out of the confusing woods that surround the academy, he comes across a crater to find – not a lump of celestial rock, mind you – but a beautiful, celestial man lying naked and injured in the center of the massive hole. Recognizing the man instantly for what he is – a star – Ollie takes him back to his rooms at the academy to nurse him back to health. Ollie can’t believe it; he has his very own star! Everyone knows what happens when you catch a star, but when Lunis proceeds to make his dreams come true he does just the opposite by morphing everything Ollie’s wished for into exactly what he doesn’t want. Lunis swears he’s only doing what he was told to do, a star on a mission to find the book bearer, whatever or whoever that is, but is finding the book bearer worth exposing academy secrets, secret plots and messing with people’s lives like Lunis is doing? And, oh yeah, screwing up Ollie’s wishes? Catching Fallen Stars is a dark story of magic, secret societies, plots of murder, conspiracies and treason, and what happens when all of these things are brought into the light. Region: North Carolina:: The Triad:: High Point The Actor Who Would Play Your Main Character In the Movie Adaptation : You know, I really don't know who would play my characters . . . I'll leave that up to the fans. I love when fans make up casts for the books they love.

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alphacode — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:42:24 -0400

Username: alphacode Title: Healthy Genre: Science Fiction/Thriller Synopsis: The world that we live in is unprepared for a biological disaster. We neglect personal hygiene. We are careless in our actions. And we ignore the obvious. But when a biological disaster of unimaginable magnitude explodes across the globe at breakneck speed, the world finds that out for themselves. The first novel in a planned three part series, Healthy follows a variety of characters as they try to understand and stop the advance of the virus. Amanda Peak, the World Health Organization Agent. Dillon Marks, the immune wannabe artist. And many, many more. The world has yet to know, but they are unable to stop this virus. If you aren’t healthy. . . You’re dead. Region: USA :: Alabama :: North Actor: Amanda Peak would be portrayed as Julianne Moore. Dillon Marks would be Callan McAuliffe.

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graceland9 — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:42:42 -0400

User name: graceland9 Title: THE GRAMOPHONE SOCIETY Genre: Dieselpunk Synopsis: Julia finds that the attic staircase now leads downstairs. And when she descends, she finds herself in a different time: Where World War II is still being fought. Where children are forced to leave their families in London and go to live in the country with strangers. Where a boy called Morris is famed for being an actor but is hidden away in an old house by a sinister woman. Where Julia no longer even knows who she is. Where her only hope is: THE GRAMOPHONE SOCIETY Region: New Jersey The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: If the director wasn't Miyazake, then I'd love Emma Watson to play Julia and Johnathon Rhys Meyers to play Morris.

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Momoka — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:43:02 -0400

I think the clowns reciting Shakespeare line earned this a LOVE on my part! haha, I second this one! I'd love to see the cover :)

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TommehBell — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:48:13 -0400

User name: Tommehbell Title: A Clash of Tales Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: In this dark fantasy a clash of fairy tales begins. The Society of Black Rose has held the Realm of Beanstalk in its grasp. No one speaks of the Rose, but all fear them. The Rose is ruled by three evil and enchanting sisters that rule for their respective strongholds in the realm. The Queen in the east, The Enchantress in the west and Dame Gothel in the south. Terror and death have stalked the land, and the populace is afraid. The Mirror has proclaimed three saviors will be born under the red night sky and save the world. Red, Rapunzel and Snow are born and grow up living their lives ignorant in the part they must play to save the world. As they grow the sisters become aware of their power and send out their henchmen and assassins to stop the girls from realizing and fulfilling the prophecy. Region: USA: North Carolina: Triad The actor who would play your main characters in the movie adaptation: Red would by played by Kayla Pratt

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Moonlightwriter — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:48:13 -0400

Username: Moonlight Writer Title: The Postal Service of the Dead Synopsis: It began with the end. The death of my best friend. But Di's death wasn't really where my story began. it began when I got the letter, the letter from Di in the afterlife. The letter that would eventually lead to my own untimely death. Upon my death, I was stolen into the Mirror World, a world of Messengers, those who deliver the letters, and Creators, those who create the Messengers and are gifted with unimaginable power. From day one, I was launched into the danger-filled life of the Creators, something rarely achieved even by accomplished Messengers. I had to learn to survived from the start, a Creator and a Letter Death: one who is looked down on for being "careless" with their life. But when something began stalking the alleys at night; preying on the unsuspecting, stealing their souls, my gifts became a curse that set me apart once again. At first it was only Messengers, but soon Creators started appearing dead on the cobblestones. As the world turns to chaos and trust turns to be a rare commodity, I must find the real villain before I am accused, or even worse... turn up dead. My name: Caliga Dalcare. The Darkness within the Light. Am I scared? No, I am already dead after all. Region: USA: California: South Bay Actress: Josie Loren (Kaylie on Make it or Break it)

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Moonlightwriter — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:48:47 -0400

Genre: Adventure/ Science Fiction

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TantaGreen — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:58:30 -0400

I wasn't sure whether I should nominate myself considering I haven't really settled on a title yet, but why not? User name: TantaGreen Title: After the World Ended Genre: Psychological Horror Synopsis: It has been over sixteen months since the first case appeared, over a year since Geraint saw his home, and over six months since he last saw another living human being. Now he must be constantly vigilant, or risk becoming a meal for the zombies that roam outside the walls of his small safe haven. The solitude is beginning to take it's toll. Geraint is beginning to forget who he was before the outbreak, and day by day his sanity begins to slip. Then Julian arrives on his doorstep. He has nothing in common with Geraint, except a certain talent for surviving, but he's alive, and right now, that's all that Geraint cares about. For now it's just the two of them against a world full of undead, but who knows what the future holds? Julian has heard whispers that there is still a thriving society on the other side of the world, and that a 'cure' for the zombie virus might already be in production. If they can hold on to their lives, and their sanity for long enough, they all need to do is remember how to function in society again. Easy, right? Region: Australia: Brisbane The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: For Geraint - Anton Yelchin (hence the userpic) if he was a bit older and done up to look really stressed and tired. I'm less sure about Julian. I've got a very definite image of him in my mind, but maybe John Barrowman?

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Lily Argetfricai — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 23:01:17 -0400

This sounds so awesome. Totally seconded :)

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blairet793 — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 23:01:34 -0400

User name: blairet793 Title: Hope Springs Genre: Christian/General Fiction Synopsis: Katie Marshall doesn't know what awaits her in Hope Springs, except for the mother that she hasn't heard from in more than ten years. She doesn't know how she will face her, what she will say, why God is leading her to bridge a decade of silence. She doesn't know, but she's willing to find out. Region: USA:: Ohio:: Canton The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Probably an unknown, someone maybe with some Emily Browning characteristics but not quite so delicate or lovely.

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Lily Argetfricai — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 23:04:17 -0400

User name: Lily Argetfricai Title: Sobre el arte de vivir y escribir Genre: Metafiction Synopsis: When Federiko is caught in a freedom-fighter’s camp in Chiapas, his sister and layer Ivana doesn’t know what to think. She becomes more confused when her boring, normal brother starts spinning a tale about love, freedom, equality, friendship… and steampunk motorcycles? Slowly she starts to realize that sometimes a journey in search for a plot and three-dimensional characters can become a journey of self discovery where reality and fiction are hard to separate, books should not be judged by their cover and finding acceptance, love and inspiration is much simpler than she originally thought. Region: (author) Mexico City, Mexico. (book) San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas and La Realidad, Chiapas. The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: David Blue (with a few kilos less)

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fParkyr — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 23:05:27 -0400

User name: fParkyr Title: The Weeping Year Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Have you ever lost the one you love? Have you ever lost the one you love to magic? It was six months before Lillia began to believe that Michealis was no longer who he used to be. The man she had once admired and loved was lost in the demon who had taken over. Now her long-time friend, Jonathan, was urging her to kill him—to save the world, he said. But she wanted to believe that Michealis was still in there, trapped somewhere beneath the surface, trying as hard as he could to get back to her. It was at the eight month mark that war encompassed the life she had known. A whole year had passed before she decided to end it. Region: USA::Florida, Orlando. The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Holland Roden would be my top pick for Lillia.

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dragonrider665 — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 23:12:22 -0400

BlazingAngel665 To Fly Post-Apocolyptic Fantasy/SciFi On post Apocolyptic Earth a thriving colony of humans is happily living there lives on what was once the Great Plains. Legends of the great technologies of the ancestors are thrilling tails, but when the apocolypse threatens to revisit Earth a young girl must re-discover the ancient technology quickly to save all that remains of humanity. The Greys are coming. Kansas/Whichita Emma Watson

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amateras — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 23:15:15 -0400

User name: amateras Title: Lose Yourself Genre: Magic Realism Synopsis: Max has had the same recurring dream his entire life, but he forgets it as soon as he wakes up. Max has a girlfriend but her heart's not in it. Max has a pretty tolerable job that makes his chosen luxuries affordable. Max reads The Washington Post every morning while he eats breakfast. He tries to find adventure in life by taking trips with his friends to go sky-diving, hiking, canoeing, and camping. His favorite color is green. His parents live 34 minutes away. His sister has two kids. He wants to learn to play guitar. Max's life is pretty normal, just like yours or mine... but one day he picks up and leaves and suddenly things don't seem quite right... Region: Virginia: Northern The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Science of Sleep era Gael Garcia Bernal (and without facial hair)

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ReadingRPMuha — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 23:26:08 -0400

User name: ReadingRPMuha Title: Wrong Address Genre: Suspense, Action, Mystery Synopsis: How many times have you emailed yourself? Was it a reminder? An idea? An important file? What if the email address you typed was one letter too short of your own... or a letter too many... Who might receive that email? Who might receive the information attached to it? The repercussions could be devastating. Region: Chicago, IL The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Justin Timberlake

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Hallows_Eve — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 23:34:24 -0400

I totally want to read this book!

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Hallows_Eve — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 23:46:42 -0400

User name: Hallows_Eve Title:The Royal Faerie Sin Eater Genre: Supernatural Historical Fantasy Synopsis: -1901- England's Queen has died, and Avalon's Queen is dying. The world is losing magick, and the fae are becoming extinct. Many forces are maneuvering to make use of Naomi Platt, a second generation Aos-si, a so-called Sin Eater. It is said that an Aos-si takes in the sins of others in exchange for money and a part of their own souls. Such makes Naomi an outcast in her own village, shunned as if tainted and abhorred as if a witch. The superstitious folk fear to look her in the eye and avoid her...at least until they need her to 'purify' their dead. Naomi was called to tend at Queen Victoria's coffin as part of the Queen's instructions left in her secret will. Now, the English crown sees her as a danger as the country inches toward technology and war. The Church sees her as an abomination for her ability to use magick. The Fae, believing she carries the soul of the old Queen within her, see her as a perfect sacrifice to restore their own, one that must be done before the last gateways between the worlds crumble. There are those that can see Naomi for what she is- a kind woman who is more a healer than a welder of 'the dying arts'. But even her friends can not agree what she should do with her magick. The vicar wishes to convert her, his widow sister wishes to be her apprentice, the Fairy Scientist wishes to study from her, and the mad librarian thinks she may be the way to reawaken King Arthur and bring him back to England before all are plunged into war. Humanity's connection with the Fae is becoming thinner by each passing moment. How much is Naomi's soul truly worth, and who should it preserve? Region: New York :: Buffalo The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Chloe Sevigny

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TitaniaFalls32 — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 23:47:39 -0400

Okay, the first line of the synopsis is wrong. Its supposed to read "A star has fallen and the race is on." The "but who will get there first?" is not supposed to be there :( Lol, whoops.

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IsLikeaSong — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 23:48:59 -0400

User name: IsLikeaSong Title: The Awesome Adventures of Tomboy and Girlie Girl Genre: Young Adult and Youth Synopsis: The Justice League. The Avengers. The Powerpuff Girls. As early as elementary school, best friends Felicia and Rita were obsessed with all things superhero. It didn't take them too long to realize that there was a severe lack of lady heroes who took the center stage, or to notice that the ones who did often got the short end of the stick. So they did what any dissatisfied third graders would do: they made their own comic book. Tomboy and Girlie Girl were normal girls who fought against the bad guys and girls at their local high school, along with a little help from their fellow superpowered friends Femme Fatale and The Princess. And though the mysterious Gentleman constantly blurred the lines between good and evil while trying to get the girls to stop sleuthing, Tomboy and Girlie Girl continued to fight the good fight... Fast-forward to now. Felicia and Rita are high school sophomores dealing with driver's ed, AP classes, and boys; the two of them becoming heroes is nothing more than a wistful "wouldn't that be cool." But when their teachers appear to have become brainwashed, their teammates come to practices with bruises and blank looks in their eyes, and someone by the name of Queen Bee is sending out menacing messages, Felicia and Rita realize that it's up to them to step up and fight for truth, justice, the American way--all that jazz. Region: USA :: Texas :: Dallas/Ft. Worth The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Antonia Thomas as Felicia, Naya Rivera as Rita.

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TommehBell — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 23:49:49 -0400

Holy crap this is a awesome concept!! I would love to read this!

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Gryphon-kl — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 23:52:02 -0400

User name: Gryphon-kl Title: The Darksilver Legacy Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: It is the age of space colonization; the stars are available to those who can afford it… or those willing to sign their lives over to a corporation that will pay for their passage. Those who do often find themselves obligated to work for years to pay off their debt, if they're lucky, but many find the chance to escape the older colonies worth the risk. Of course, there are those who rebel against this system, pirates who strike against the interests of the corporations. Twenty years ago, the greatest of them, Victor Darksilver, was killed in an ambush, leaving the remaining pirates a disorganized force with no leadership or greater goal. Even to this day, however, rumors persist that he left behind things that could help to end the corporate slavery. A ship that can enter the hyperspace lanes without using the stargates, or the location of a stargate unknown to the corporations, or even a plan to organize the colonies: the tales of his lost treasure are many and varied. His greatest legacy, however, may be one the storytellers know nothing of: a daughter, born shortly before his final journey, who's a skilled pilot herself. But, can she succeed where he failed? Does she even want to try? Region: US: New Jersey: Northeast The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Jessica Alba circa Dark Angel, maybe? (I really don't watch much TV or many movies.)

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Whitetail — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:01:43 -0400

User Name: Whitetail Title: Dreamcatcher Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: A young violinist named Sunny accidentally falls through a rip in the hidden fabric that connects a network of dimensions, and finds herself in the middle of a dimension parallel to earth: A vast place where lost things go to float along aimlessly through space. She is picked up by a wandering ship named The Dreamcatcher, which has a multicoloured patchwork sail as interesting as the variety of lost items that the ship is put together from. For lack of anywhere to go, Sunny ends up on the wierdest journey she's ever taken as she and the eclectic crew of the Dreamcatcher sail to the edge of the Lost Dimension, in the hopes of finding the portal back home to earth that is rumoured to exist there. Along the way she learns the importance of believing in herself and hanging tightly to her dreams, while learning from her fellow wanderers she isn't such a misfit after all. Region: Canada: Saskatchewan :Saskatoon The actor that would play the main character would probably be Ellen Page because she looks similar and can be properly sarcastic and cynical.

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TommehBell — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:02:45 -0400

Snow would be played by Keiko Kitagawa and Rapunzel would be played by Seychelle Gabriel

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greenmunkii87 — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:06:33 -0400

User name: greenmunkii87 Title: On Dragon Wings We Fly Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: A young college girl named Melody comes across a strange looking man who claims to share his body with the soul of a dragon God and calls her Mediana. Along for the ride are Aisha, a brash and cocky half human/half white tiger and Maiko a calm and collected half human/half wolf. This trio has made it their mission to keep her safe from mystical creatures and dragons who threaten her life. While trying to deal with three people who say they came from thousands of years ago she has some pretty weird dreams that pop up. And why is it when she gets extremely mad or upset things catch on fire? Hopefully Melody can survive long enough to figure out what is going on before it's to late. Region: USA. California. Auburn The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I would have Ian Somerhalder play the mysterious unknown man that Melody meets. I just can't get those blue eyes out of my head.

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dougboude — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:07:13 -0400

User name: DougBoude (rhymes with 'loud') Title: DreamBlog Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: A programmer develops a web site that allows people to chronicle their personal dream history. Not only does it capture the narrative of the dream, but an amazing amount of dream metadata as well. After a couple of years, DreamBlog.com is widely popular and tens of thousands of people from all over the world are using it. It is at this stage when the developer begins to merge dream data with empirical data, such as census information and finally, after a partnering with a large national corporation specializing in such, retail and behavioral data. This silent merger allows targeted marketing on a level never before achieved: the subconscious, and it is wildly successful. One night while working on the data mining engine that drives DreamBlog's marketing unit, the developer, on a whim, overlays the dream data with news feeds, randomly selects a few demographic filters, and stumbles upon an anomaly whereby the dream data is a predictor of actual events. Driven by the potential power of this anomaly, the programmer keeps its existence to himself, working by night to tune the algorithms that produce these precognitive results. A year of successes that strike his peers as incredibly lucky and even odd finds the developer one evening discovering that the algorithms he has worked so hard to refine suddenly no longer work; the world's dream patterns have changed, shifted. When he finally manages to get the algorithm back in sync, what he discovers could prove to be a dark and dreadful end to all mankind. Region: San Antonio, Texas The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I honestly have no clue who I would choose at this point.

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Whitetail — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:11:58 -0400

Wow, that sounds so cool! I would absolutely love to read that!

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Mudge the Expendable — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:18:19 -0400

Eagerly seconded!

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Mudge the Expendable — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:26:57 -0400

Cool noir update! Seconded.

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RobynPierce — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:32:31 -0400

User name: Robyn Pierce Title: The Masquerade Genre: Paranormal Romance Synopsis:The bored Prince, Lazarus Lanistter, hates the idea of the ball his father is throwing. He does not wish to be married at such a young age – really, he is only a couple hundred years old! – and would prefer to not be forced to make such an important decision, anyway. When he called Chastity back, it was not with the intention of making her his bride, but somehow, the thought enters his mind… But things become tangled and twisted as devious plots are uncovered during this Masquerade. The banished seamstress, Chastity West, returns to Lanistter castle in America for the grand event to take place there. She has been called back by her former boss, the Prince, for an unknown mission, and must keep her intent a secret from her best friend, Marie. There are strange things afoot at the vampire castle, and Lazarus is entrusting Chastity to the task of making sure his sister is safe… Darius Hassanpour. Princess Marie’s best [male] friend. He has never been liked by Lazarus, or Chastity, but he never cared. As far as he is concerned, they can deal with their problems with him on their own. He has far more important things to worry about. For example, his boss is pressuring him to carry out a mission that has been ten years in the making… But how can Darius complete a mission that would require breaking the trust of someone he cares deeply for? The vampire Masquerade has begun, and there seem to be shadows watching the royal family’s every move. As for those close to them, they had better look out: someone is after the royal crown, and will kill anyone in their way. Region: USA :: Nevada :: Las Vegas The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Elizabeth Hurley for Chastity West, William Levy as Lazarus Lanistter, and Orlando Bloom as Darius Hassanpour.

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Mudge the Expendable — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:33:23 -0400

Inevitable with epistolary novels, I guess. It sounds very interesting!

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DancingOnRoses — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:36:20 -0400

User name: DancingOnRoses Title: Dancing Among the Roses Genre: Young Adult Synopsis: Anastasia a young ballet dancer goes as a tough life, with many misfortunes and hardships, an insincere, self-righteous rival, a life-threatening eating disorder, heartaches and breaks, finical struggles and a troubled family, all on her way to becoming a professional performer. With all these unfortunate events will she ever be able to become a dancer? Or will it be too late? Why risk it all for dance? All for one passion, one dream,a destiny, a fate, to dance among the roses. Region: USA: Michigan The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Alexis Bledel

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Mudge the Expendable — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:38:30 -0400

LOL Sounds like a romp!

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woodsward — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:38:54 -0400

User name: woodsward Title: The Diamond Device Genre: Literary Fiction Synopsis: Robin is a disillusioned dancer, determined to leave performing and competing behind forever, and Evan is her ex-rival, determined to prove her worth in the ballet world, even if it means hiring the one person who she could never beat to be her mentor. Region: USA:: North Carolina The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: For Robin, maybe Rooney Mara. For Evan, Antonia Thomas.

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Mudge the Expendable — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 01:03:22 -0400

Sounds like fun!

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Bane.of.Orcs — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 01:06:13 -0400

User name: Bane.of.Orcs Title: A New Apocalypse Genre:Science Fiction Synopsis: Yes, there are deadly experiments set free upon Earth. Yes, the governments are failing to contain the situation. Yes, a group of people will fight to survive. But..... No, this not a Zombies apocalypse. No, this is not a Werewolf apocalypse. No, this is not a Vampire apocalypse. This, this is A New Apocalypse. Region: USA: Missouri: Steele The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: James Franco as Jason. Matt Damon as Brian. And Michael Clarke Duncan as Bellum.

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dai-choo-choo — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 01:06:35 -0400

User name: dai-choo-choo Title: Effervescence Genre: Other, dystopian. Synopsis: It had been exactly forty six years since they had closed off the doors to the Surface, but no one really remembered. Forty years left only a handful from the original generation, and forty years created two other generations that remember only what is told to them. We were in a war, World War III. We're safe now. Safe and happy. Welcome to Safe Haven, the only underground civilization currently known to man. The Agency has done It has been exactly forty six years since they closed off the doors to the Surface, but no one really remembers. Forty years left only a handful of the original generation, and created two newer generations that remember only what they hear. We were at war, but we're safe now. Safe and happy. Welcome to Safe Haven, an underground facility that has singlehandedly saved the human race after the catostrophic consequences of World War III. The Agency has done a spectacular job in creating a society that functions efficiently for everyone involved. Everyone is, and will be, perfectly fine. Or at least, that's what they're told. They'll be safe and happy as long as they follow the rules, and take the supplements the Agency so graciously hands out. If the rules are followed, everyone will be happy, and that is the truth. Everyone is happy. Too happy. So happy that they don't notice how the sun flickers, or how everyone's clothes have holes. No one notices the average weight drop, the peeling paint on the buildings, or how people suddenly go missing without a trace. These things don't bother anyone, because everyone is still happy. They all know they're fine as long as they take the supplements, and after they file any complaints with the Agency, the empty spot in the family will be filled, because the Agency takes care of everyone. Alexander takes care of everyone. But one day, Dr. William Conrad notices. He notices his wife is missing and that his daughter is gone; he notices the way the Agency shakes him off when he comes to them, how they tell him everything will be fine as long as he takes his supplements. He also notices that, for the first time in his life, he doesn't. And he doesn't want to. So goes to the only person he knows will listen, the person that the Agency can't reach, the person who they hide away in an almost abandoned library to keep him out of the public eye. The supplements don't work on him, and William is his personal doctor. He goes to Peter, tells him what he knows, what he notices now, and Peter merely gives him the same small, sad smile that he's always given him. But William will not rest with just that, and makes it his job to find out what happened, find out why. And when William won't rest -- can't rest -- he creates the Freemasons, convinces Peter that something must be done, and brings others together. His digging attracts the attention of the Agency, and when he realizes that their control goes much deeper than he or anyone else wants to admit, he puts not only himself but every member of the Freemasons in danger. It's not easy, and people do die, and in the end, the Freemasons have more questions than they do answers. But they've also brought the problems with Safe Haven into the light, making more and more of their fellow citizens realize just how much they have been lied to and manipulated. They have enough on their side. They can make change. And they do: Alexander allows Peter to do what he has wanted for his entire life -- to take a group of his followers the only place they can go after digging so deep. The Surface. Region: USA :: Pennsylvania :: Philadelphia The actor who would play your main character(s) in the movie adaptation: Peter Jacob Douglass - Colm Wilkinson William Fletcher Conrad - Ioan Gruffudd or Ewan Mcgregor Tyler Grahm Lawson - Wentworth Miller or Christopher Egan Kitteridge Julia Trefford - Emily Browning Jordan Michael Andrews - Richard Madden or Hunter Parrish Alexander John Grayson - Christoph Waltz of Mark Strong Stephen Gregory Carson - Benedict Cumberbatch Melina Lynette Fickelborn - Melanie Laurent or Hayley Atwell. James Pierce Lawsom - Sam Neill Oliver Eugene Hager - Jamie Bell

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aidenandorinforever — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 01:11:52 -0400

User name: aidenandorinforever Title: A Double Edged Blade Genre: Fantasy/Adventure Synopsis: Orin is a young squire of fifteen who has struggled to meet expectations throughout his life. His mother, who attempted to kill him (Orin) after becoming pregnant with the bastard son of the Duke of Aldhedge, was locked away by her brother, King Cedric, for the practice of Dark Magic and Attempted Murder. Somehow, she escaped and was never heard from again. Orin was raised like a prince by his Uncle, alongside his cousin Aiden. Orin received a high-class education in all subjects (Except literature, due to a bad childhood incident with poetry) and was trained in horseback riding, swords, archery, and the like. Orin always tried his best in these activities but could somehow never quite measure up to Aiden, who was skilled at just about everything. Orin, being unaware of his origins, fails to understand the snickers and shakes of the head that people give when he is roaming about the kingdom. His confidence fails, he feels lost and hidden behind Aiden, and all his life people have told him he will never be good enough. All of this changes when his Uncle suddenly falls deathly ill on the eve of Aiden's sixteenth birthday, the age when a squire is to complete a quest and move onto knighthood. The only cure to the illness is a concoction made of a rare plant only found in the mountain ranges of Alkazeth. Aiden offers to take up the quest of finding the plant but Cedric insists that it is Orin's destiny. For the first time in his life someone has confidence in Orin. But will he be able to meet their expectations? Region: The kingdom of Falsatorre. The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Orin(Left) and Aiden(Right): http://i50.tinypic.com/2w3xp9t.jpg

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CrossEyed7 — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 01:15:41 -0400

Username: CrossEyed7 Title: The Taco Wars Genre: Mainstream Synopsis: In 2086, the giant genetically engineered lobsters we had created banded together and overthrew us. It took us ten years and a hundred million casualties to defeat them. Now, a century later, we are being attacked by a wholly alien enemy. Giant tacos, burritos, and quesadillas from space are descending upon our cities, engulfing men whole, dissolving them with their acid drips. Shoot them, and they keep coming. Shoot them so much that they get shot clean in half, and both halves come at you, twice as fast. There is no killing these things, because, unlike the lobsters, these things are not alive. I am Tannis Ephraim Ralis, born and raised in East America. I was recently field-promoted to one-and-a-half-star general in the Global Union Peacekeepers. I'm fifteen. And now, I'm deserting. The brass are still refusing to authorize the use of any nonconventional weapons, and God knows bullets aren't doing any good, so I'm going to find a way to stop them on my own. I've run into a setback, though. I've been mortally wounded, by some of my own men. At the last moment, I found salvation from the last source I ever would have expected -- a lobster sleeper cell. Turns out they've been living among us for the last hundred years, putting on respectable suits and hats and passing as human. When I tell them I've defected, they believe my story, and nurse me back to health. I've seen life here. I've seen that us fleshies don't have a monopoly on the beauty and the pain. And... I might just be falling for one of the lobsters. Her name's Mal, she's about my age, and she's one of the cell's top demolitions experts. Can we band together to win this war? Can I get the rest of my kind to see what I've seen, so that humans and lobsters can share this planet? Can we wipe out those godforsaken burros once and for all? Region: USA::New York::Elsewhere (Catskill) Actor who would play main character: Noah Gray-Cabey, with red hair.

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tomato-greens — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 02:02:13 -0400

User name: tomato-greens Title: The Seawrack Wars Genre: YA (urban fantasy) Synopsis: The first time Zee Khalil saw a mermaid scalp for sale, she was ten. Six years later, the mermaid tourist trade is the only thing standing between her small fishing town and subsumption into one of its larger neighbors. Though the town has received some negative press, Zee's never seen a problem––mermaids are legal prey, and traps have come a long way since the first mermaids were netted. She should know, after all; her dad was one of the first fishermen to adopt and promote the new humane policies. Then his body washes up on shore, wrapped carefully in mermaid hair. All of a sudden, the town is flooded with big city reporters and the governor's being pressured to shut them down. Someone's not following the rules. And Zee plans on finding out who. Region: Europe::France The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I...I don't know! Not Dakota Fanning (although I'm sure she'd be good at it). An unknown, I think, because I don't know how popular this movie would be with mainstream audiences, but whose performance leads her to bigger and better things.

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Coffeetailor — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 02:03:18 -0400

User name: Coffeetailor Title: Forever Old Genre: Urban fantasy Synopsis: Marionette James was enjoying the quiet life of a permanently retired vampire, looking for a new husband in the retirement community she’d just moved to when one of her errant grandchildren came to disrupt all of that. With his human and pregnant girlfriend missing, he convinces Marionette to set off into the wilderness in order to rescue her from the werewolf pack that had, of course, kidnapped her. With the help of an old friend of the furrier persuasion, they track the guilty pack, accidentally coming across the start of two armed camps forming in order to rise up against each other. Allowed to carry though, they could actually start a war between the two species when, until that point, it had only been in the passionate imaginations of the young. And if that happens, Marionette can say goodbye to her nice and quiet retirement. Region: United States:Washington:Skagit Valley The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Maggie Smith

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Orinthia — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 03:05:34 -0400

[b]User name[/b]: Orinthia [b]Title[/b]: The Demonim [b]Genre[/b]: Fantasy [b]Synopsis[/b]: Created from dust and will return to dust, it is human. Created from fire, is eternal and will disappear without a trace if you want to end up, it is the devil. I, caught in the middle. Born of a forbidden relationship between a human being with the devil. I am a flawed creature. Not perfect. Not fully human, not entirely evil. I was not accepted. Removed from both my people. They called me demonim. Half demon half human beings. Intangibles such as human, but I stopped when I was growing up at the age of 17 years. One hundred years have elapsed. My mortal mother was long dead. My demon father cut off because he was considered harassing the law of hell when I was born from a human womb. Now I am alone. I spent living in many places, moving each time people around me realize that I did not ripen and then back again after a generation change. And, I'm always alone. No need to bother how to survive because I'm eternal even the elected human blood become the ecstasy to suffocating me. Blood that is not easy to find. Only one person every 20 years to be elected to become the target quarry. I must not kill her or I have to enter an extremely long waiting period. I have to fend for themselves to find a way to elect people willing to give her blood to drunk on every full moon or as a reward, my body will suffer because of unbearable pain. Punishment because I was born into the world. [b]Region[/b]: Rathgar, Dublin, Ireland [b]The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation[/b]: Pierre Deporte as Aidan Astaroth and Darla Baker or Kaya Scodelario as Brielle Zephaniah.

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Penny Lane — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 03:07:45 -0400

This sounds amazing! I love the Shapespeare line as well. It reminds me a little bit of the story of Wizard of Oz, but then slightly different and darker. I lik it! :D

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reisler — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 03:58:58 -0400

((It’s amazing how many stories are going to be written during November.)) User name: Reisler Title: Hårdkokt (Hardboiled) Genre: Comedy Noir (I think?) Synopsis: The wannabe hardboiled detective Dagny Dolk is tired of homme fatales sauntering into her office, all smiles and promises but no matter how hard she tries, she can never get rid of the bad habit that is Laszlo Löw, homme fatale and general snake in the grass. Against her better judgement she agrees to work with him one last time. A few weeks later he ends up dead in a hotel room. All signs point towards the mysterious Midnight Lady who seems to have a hand in every shady business in X-köping. Now, to find the truth, Dolk has to work with and around the local police force, deal with her overprotective assistant/best friend Peter “Please don’t call me Pop”, the fact that she still doesn’t have a driver’s license, professional femme fatales and then there’s the psycho for hire who seem to be stalking her. Maybe the butler didn’t do it but he’s definitely up to something. Region: Uppsala, Sweden The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Kristen Wiig as Dagny Dolk, and a young Peter Lorre as Laszlo Löw. Humphrey Bogart would play Dolk’s father.

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Mle123 — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:24:16 -0400

User name: Mle123 Title: Stolen wishes and midnight kisses Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: "I wish I may I wish I might have the wish I wish tonight" A modern day society which has learnt to harness the power of the wish, using past knowledge of wishing from olden day fairy stories and films to teach young adults. These young adults can then choose at 16 whether to pledge to obey the rules of the society: which involves no harming others, no making people fall in love with you If they pledge they can enter society if not they leave the city. This results in a peaceful city with no existing crime, until one day someone is discovered dead inside city walls, The outsiders are instantly blamed but is all as it seems? Channon one such young adult, decides to set out to discover if the outsiders are to blame, but what she discovers leaves her with yet more questions, not only about the murderer but about the running of the city she calls home. Region: Uk- Devon The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Zooey Deschanel would play Channon - someone who is beautiful but has a unique personality.

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Mle123 — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:25:05 -0400

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aoibhealfae — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:47:57 -0400

User name: aoibhealfae Title: The Defacer Genre: Psychological Thriller Synopsis: In the outskirt of Kuala Lumpur, a couple of scrap metal scavengers found a suspicious metal drum in a shallow pond. Inside, they found a horribly scarred and dissected dead body of a woman. The body was one of the early victim of a series of acid throwing menace that terrified the streets a couple of months before. Inspector Anya Rais was back in the force after a month of suspension because of a drug sting gone wrong. However, when Anya tried to gather the surviving acid victims for protection, one of the acid victim was found missing for a couple of weeks and probably kidnapped by the same killer. With her time running out, Inspector Anya began to spiral through the maze of deceptions and intrigue as the killer began to terrorize the heart of Malaysia. Region: Malaysia The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Anya need to be potrayed by someone who are strong but can be a bit vulnerable. Kinda like Anna Torv in Fringe. If its being made in Malaysia : Maya Karin. If its made somewhere else : Keira Knightly.

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Zephyr Blackheart — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 05:11:39 -0400

Username: Zephyr Blackheart Title: Imperfect Paradise Synopsis: The world as we know it has taken a turn for the worse... people are not just made fun of for being unique anymore...they are being deported...and not across state lines..but to Mars! Trevor Heart and his sister Angelica(aka Angel for short) find this also includes them...as they are sent skyrocketing into an adventure neither one of them could have expected! Imperfect Paradise is the first in a series of books telling the story of Travis and his sister's journey to the twin planets of Dailorn and Darthir each in a race to collect the 10 shards of the Jewel of Eden...for very different reasons! Who will get them first and what will happen when they do? Region: USA::Idaho::Boise The Actor who would play main character in movie adaptation: Zac Efron would fit the part perfectly!

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2Dogs — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 05:59:36 -0400

Cousins from Bootle/Liverpool, father's both servicemen use service allowance to fund Boarding School from 8yrs old. School is in Malaya, eventually at 15 boys discover marijuana and run away, through jungle during communist insurgency (1966/7) to coast and steal boat. Caught and return to school but further adventures lead to exclusion/withdrawal. Sent home to to stay with family in Manchester, U.K. without parents at 16, but meet hippies on train, leave cases in left luggage and go to pop festivals at Bath (original Glastonbury) and Isle of Wight. Return to Manchester, get job's with Irish Uncle 'Ganger' on motorway construction and find a flat. Tax authorities begin asking Q's re cash wages at 17, so must leave. No work, now 1970 in N/West so they join Army in Parachute Regt, succeed in brutal training and emerge onto the streets of N/Ireland on 'Bloody Sunday'. After discovering Education leave Army to join Police, but one has spinal problems from Parachute injury so joins Prison Service. Both succeed in career especially working with/against terrorism IRA/UDA. Political/Peace process makes them redundant, so one goes to Serbia/Bosnia as police advisor and other goes to Germany as Houseparent in Boarding School for children of serving soldiers. Eventual retirement on medical grounds leaves both cousins retired in UK seaside towns as casework volunteers for the Royal British Legion dealing with ex servicemen/women with problems ie money/health/alcohol/drugs/violence. UK Seaside towns in 21st Century a haven for recovering addicts released from special units into cheap accommodation that is empty due to prevalence for holidays abroad. One cousin encounters dead body while dog walking and gets drawn into world of drugs/human trafficking/loan sharks/prostitution and protection. Will our heroes overcome?

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IamSamThisIsMe — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 06:16:02 -0400

Name: IamsamThisisMe Title: The Icing on the Cake Genre: Lit Fic Synopsis: Scott always dreamed of being a figure skater. From a young age he pestered his parents to let him try. Now, aged 19, with a move coming up, Scott is forced to choose between his dream, an Olympic place, and being near his best friend Simon. With all the presssures of daily life magnified by the amount of time he spends training at the rink, can Scott find time for everything? Can he find time for the mysterious Brian, who seems intent on becoming part of his life? Will Scott reach his dreams, or will he wipe-out on the way there? Region: England:London and Pennsylavania: Pittsburgh Actor to play the main character: Randy Harrison

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Argyle Schield — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 06:28:08 -0400

User Name: Argyle Schield Title: Marigold Man Genre: Mainstream Fiction Synopsis: A regular joe named Paul, bureaucrat by day and gardener by other times, discovers the incredible fecundity of marigolds: one plant produces hundreds of seeds, each of which can produce hundreds more. He hatches (or plants) a plan to change (or at least brighten a bit) the world with marigolds. He starts his little revolution solo, planting seeds wherever he can, but soon discovers his noble but (frankly) pathetic efforts barely make a dent. The world is still the useful, practical, prosaic place it has always been. He finds a group of (somewhat) like-minded people who, next planting season, join the quest. The small group, by the third year, becomes almost an army (a word Paul hates because it’s the antithesis of everything marigold), a veritable congregation of marigold planters, determined optimists who only want a world with a dab of color and poetry. His revolution grows to sizes and takes him to places he never dreamed he’d get to, so much so that he almost loses himself and everything he values most in the process. Region: Northern Virginia Tom Hanks would play the lead.

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TCSImpson — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 06:53:34 -0400

User name: TCSimpson Title: Shade's Forging Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: A centuries old war sweeps the land of Ostania. Not just a war to determine who will rule, but one that will see the rest of Ostania enslaved to the will of darkness if they lose. The Erastonians have pushed back the Setian from their lands in battle after battle. Depleted, the Setian face certain defeat. Yet, they struggle on as only those at the cusp of annihilation can. In desperation. Knight Commander Stefan Dorn is a battle hardened warrior of many a campaign. Loyal to the Setian people, Stefan discovers that all is not as it seems. The evil that now descends on the land has roots among his own. Determined to save as many as he can, Stefan is forced with a decision to betray his King. But if he does, he risks having to abandon his family, friends and many more to their fates. If he remains quiet, he may just be able to save his family, but none else. Stefan cannot see himself giving up on either. But will he march against his own if he has to, for love, for freedom and for his people? Will he marshal the forces necessary to stop the invaders? Will he go against the King or win one more victory for the leader he once worshipped? Whatever he does, he may need to embrace an evil in order to do good. In doing so, he may yet lose what he holds dearest. A wife and a son. Region: New York: New York City Actor to play the main character: Russell Crowe

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Merc Xue — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 07:10:37 -0400

This sounds like an excellent book in the making and an even better movie. I second this.

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jengee — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 07:14:37 -0400

User name: jengee Title: Let Me Hear Your Balalaikas Ringing Out Genre :Romance Synopsis: In the mid-1980s, during the early days of glasnost, Miranda Day is on a school trip to the USSR. She meets Nikolai, who persuades her to sneak out of her hotel and away from the group at night to experience "the real Russia" with him. He's a budding musician who introduces her to the underground Soviet rock scene. With her return to the US pending, on her last night there she gives him her backpack with her walkman and all of her cassettes - she can always get more back home. Years pass. Miranda goes to a concert with a friend, and the guitarist of the opening act looks so familiar, but it isn't until he sings that she realizes it's Nikolai, who has since moved to the US. She fights to get backstage to see him again, but security won't let her through. She feels foolish: of course this up and coming rock star doesn't remember her - she was just some American girl he kissed once in Moscow. On the tour bus, Nikolai learns about some crazy chick trying to get backstage and realizes he missed his chance to see the girl who has been his muse for a decade. He resolves to not let that happen again, should the chance come. But will it? Region: Florida: Lake County The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Natalie Portman as Miranda, and Jim Sturgess as Nikolai

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mankoneko — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 07:24:24 -0400

User name: mankoneko Title: Emperor of the ninja porcupines (or Lord of the ninja porcupines, I haven't decided :p) Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Kigaruhime has a dream. He wants to rebuild his old family home and regain their former glory. The problem is that it is in the middle of a war torn region where two tribes clash regularly due to their feud as old as the centuries, and caused their home to be destroyed and their family decimated. But Kigaruhime has a plan. Aided by his miniature dog Bunny and his rune carving powers, he sets out to find the things he needs to carry out his plan. The people he knows and meets are simultaneously put off by his strange semi-human appearance and abrasive personality, and pulled in by his somewhat socio-pathetic charm. Before he knows it he is surrounded by new friends, drawn together by their individual strangeness, who are willing to help him with his quest (and even more) but can he help to heal his own emotional scars and treat them like friends? Or will his dark secrets tear them all apart and doom their mission to failure? Region: Reykjavik, Iceland, Europe. The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: If I could turn back time, David Bowie (Man who fell to earth era :). Other than that, possibly Adrien Brody.

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graceland9 — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 07:49:49 -0400

Thanks so much!

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jerhansolo — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 08:40:39 -0400

User Name: Jerhansolo Title: The book of Raven: Descent Genre: Mythically Endowed Psychological Thriller, re: Jungian Archetypology Synopsis: Beware the Shadow thief. He flaps his blackened wings, and his feathers stir the air; spreading confusion and deceit. As winter breaks he descends, as a specter, upon the slumbering town of Bryhurst, which had lain dormant for many long winters, alone in blissful silence. There was a reason they had cut themselves off from the world. As the town celebrates the rite of spring, the shadow evokes his troubled spell, and the Myth awakes renewed. Most are oblivious to the song, but three youths- Kari, Wylan, and Baryn- hear the call, and these heroes find themselves locked in an ancient dance-- a mythic tale that portends tragedy. The myth is a tale of three brothers. A bear, a wolf and a fox who fight each other for one beauty. Each brother receives both a blessing and a curse, and the raven--the shadow thief, preys upon their weaknesses and jealousies. He promises the ultimate reward, but leads them to their demise. These newly initiated heros find their lives mirroring the ancient script, and as they fight to discover themselves, they struggle against the myth that shapes their destiny. But they cannot stop, manipulate, or deny the momentum of their fate. Passions rise, and upon these passions, the shadow plays. He extorts the growing rifts within the town, and strives to summon the beast. The hero’s rivalry blossoms as the beast rages. And with each incarnation, the beast grows more subtle and dangerous until he threatens to overwhelm, and tear apart the valley. A book of Sorrows. A book higher love. A book where heroes discover inner meaning, and loose themselves into the archetypal fabric of the ages. Region: Pacific Islands Actors: Kari (fox): James Macaby- with red tussled hair Baryn (Bear): A younger Joaquin Phoenix, with a few more pounds Wylan (wolf): A brooding, teenage Hugh Jackman Varis (raven): Any one who could sneak around in a black cloak, and could mix sinister with soothing in their voice would do. Johnny Depp?

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jerhansolo — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 08:47:34 -0400

Sorry if I post Twice, the first one disappeared User Name: Jerhansolo Title: The Book of Raven: Descent Genre: Mythically Endowed Psychological Thriller, re: Jungian Archetypology Synopsis: Beware the Shadow thief. He flaps his blackened wings, and his feathers stir the air; spreading confusion and deceit. As winter breaks he descends, as a specter, upon the slumbering town of Bryhurst, which had lain dormant for many long winters, alone in blissful silence. There was a reason they had cut themselves off from the world. As the town celebrates the rite of spring, the shadow evokes his troubled spell, and the Myth awakes renewed. Most are oblivious to the song, but three youths- Kari, Wylan, and Baryn- hear the call, and these heroes find themselves locked in an ancient dance-- a mythic tale that portends tragedy. The myth is a tale of three brothers. A bear, a wolf and a fox who fight each other for one beauty. Each brother receives both a blessing and a curse, and the raven--the shadow thief, preys upon their weaknesses and jealousies. He promises the ultimate reward, but leads them to their demise. These newly initiated heros find their lives mirroring the ancient script, and as they fight to discover themselves, they struggle against the myth that shapes their destiny. But they cannot stop, manipulate, or deny the momentum of their fate. Passions rise, and upon these passions, the shadow plays. He extorts the growing rifts within the town, and strives to summon the beast. The hero’s rivalry blossoms as the beast rages. And with each incarnation, the beast grows more subtle and dangerous until he threatens to overwhelm, and tear apart the valley. A book of Sorrows. A book higher love. A book where heroes discover inner meaning, and loose themselves into the archetypal fabric of the ages. Region: Pacific Islands Actors: Kari (fox): James Macaby- with red tussled hair Baryn (Bear): A younger Joaquin Phoenix, with a few more pounds Wylan (wolf): A brooding, teenage Hugh Jackman Varis (raven): Any one who could sneak around in a black cloak, and could mix sinister with soothing in their voice would do. Johnny Depp?

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MichelleZheng — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:13:57 -0400

User name: MichelleZheng Title: Retrogress Genre: Sci-Fi Synopsis: The Milky Way has been obliterated into infinity, out of the space-time-continuum; the Earth rendered virtually colorless by an unstable bomb, known only in its experimental phase as ‘B-1K V2HT’. Teetering on near extinction, humanity does what it does best. Rebuild. Rebuild upon the only land they have left, a pitiful hunk of plaster floating in the blank depths of infinity. Technology thrives and a inkling of hope tentatively emerges from the debris. Then, radiation begins to take its toll upon the surviving world, afflicted mutating into mindless beings craving only slaughter. Mankind is not exempt. The Infected are hidden in plain sight, the urge for bloodshed manifesting deep within them, humanity slowly decaying until their minds are fixated on thoughts solely of destruction. Only when blood is spilled is this viciousness revealed, when white stains the battlegrounds instead of red. The unaffected shield themselves, isolated from the radiation stricken environment around them, but the force fields are flickering and society is becoming restless. Many are beginning fear that the white-blooded are already among the world of flesh, and utter chaos is on the brink of outbreak. But as they arm themselves and prepare for battle, a question arises: just who is truly the monster amidst these ruins? Region: Asia : China The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: 'Tis going to be a multi-charactered book, and to be quite honest, I don't like to bias people with my interpretations of the appearance of my characters.

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Paimpont — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:15:35 -0400

I love this synopsis. I do hope you finish this novel and publish it, for this is something I really want to read.

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RaijiMagiwind — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:21:43 -0400

User name: RaijiMagiwind Title: A Discordant Insanity Genre: Mixed- Supernatural, Fantasy, Science Fiction Synopsis: What would you do if you suddenly saw your favorite characters from movies, books and TV walking down the street as real flesh and blood, and there wasn't a costume party, convention in sight, let alone Halloween? Tsuna, lead singer of a band called Alkhemy, stumbles across a unusual spell while reading some weird book about magic he finds in a used bookstore. Suffice to say, he decides to ‘try out’ said spell and with it, causes havoc to the lines that blur reality and everything else. What he doesn’t know is the spell he thought failed worked all to well. Enter Tiashe, a half Demon-half Human member of the “Library”, a secret organization that deals with such issues among other things. He must now hunt down Tsuna and find a way to correct the damage before reality itself and the very system that protects the boundries of the universe and the gates between time, the supernatural and the world of the imagination and subconcious all come crashing down and destroy everything. Its a race against time as reality begins to find the very things once thought to be myth and stories come to life and wreak havoc upon the real world. Will Tiashe and Tsuna, who's life has been turned upside down, be able to fix the damage that one 'simple spell' has caused. Only time will tell... Region: Michigan::Detroit The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Tsuna Commadore (Protagonist): Either Charlie Hunnam or Alex Pettyfer Tiashe Raggs (Protag's 'Partner'): Jensen Ackles (He can defiantly cover Tiashe's occasional 'I'm gonna kick your arse' attitude...not to mention, I think he might make a interesting half demon...XD) Marcus Rhode (Head of the "Library"): Liam Neeson Icarus Brashen (Weapons and Research-Library): Jared Padalecki Bastian Walker (Weapons and Research-Library): Jim Beaver

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TantaGreen — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:37:26 -0400

This sounds absolutely amazing and I can't wait to read it, lobsters and all. I'll also second this getting a cover just in case that makes any difference, because the book covers that could come out of this one would be brilliant to see.

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qpidity — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:38:17 -0400

User name: qpidity Title: Juliene Genre: Mainstream Fiction Synopsis: Juliene Cortez has wanted nothing more than to be a chef like her mother. So when her only parent died, Juliene decides to honor her legacy by pursuing the culinary path. To quicken her pace, she decides to reveal herself to the father she never knew: executive chef Jamie Gonzalez of the world-renowned amaranth. Juliene doesn't actually have any physical evidence of being chef Jamie's daughter, save for the fact that her mother's last words were his name over and over again. Despite not admitting anything, Chef Jamie immediately makes her his apprentice, an honor every member of the kitchen staff has been working their respective asses for. It isn't smooth-sailing for the young chef as she soon finds out that the glamourous restaurant isn't at all that glamourous from the inside. Both sous chefs seem to be sleeping with her father: sous chef Nadine seems to be dating one of the line cooks as well while sous chef Caitlin's daughter has chef Jamie's financial support for what seems to be obvious reasons. Plus, one of chef Jamie's line cooks used to be his college rival, the maitre d' is a two-faced bitch, and the kitchen assistant is just plain creepy. Juliene must be way in over her head if she thinks she can even survive this hell of a kitchen. Region: Asia :: Philippines The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Hands down, Margo Harshman (Even Stevens, Sorority Row) as the titular character and Robert Downey Jr (Sherlock Homes, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang) as executive chef Jamie Gonzalez.

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Secura — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:55:07 -0400

Oooo, that sounds cool.

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MercutioColin — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:57:01 -0400

User name: MercutioColin Title: The Father's Failure (Beloved Bleeds) Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: *Mother loved all her children, but Father loved the truth. If I’m honest, I think that’s what started this whole thing.* When their parents are killed by smiling monsters and they are kidnapped by heroes who look like lunatics (and worse, probably are) Dom Harri and May are forced to concede that maybe Hollywood got the stereotypes a little wrong there. Or maybe they got them right and they just got stuck with all the anomalies. Either way they soon end up stuck in a war they know nothing about and which no one seems willing to explain. They learn many things, their own power, the weight of regret and why you should never ever give Limzi sugar. All in all it’s looking fairly certain that they’re not getting their GCSEs… Region: Europe:: England:: West Midlands The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Jonjo O'Neill

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Feychild — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:11:35 -0400

Title: Spirit Speaks Genre: Spiritual; New Age (eugh, really despise the new age tag, but at least that way people don't have a culture shock moment when I wip out a chapter on pyramids or a conversation with my not so living grandmother...) A story based on my own life and times in the spiritual realm, starting from my early days where I suspected the world is an illusion, up to today where I'm pretty sure it is :) Hoping to take myself and any reader prepared to join me on this crusade as I explore how I went from a semi-brainwashed, white South African; to the guide chatting, aura manipulating, past life regression instigating soul in human guise people know today... Moments, insights, events and points (high and low) will be brutally laid bare as I explore what it is like living with being an empath and the futility of trying to act 'normal' despite this...

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Feychild — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:19:53 -0400

woops forgot a few points: Username: Feychild region: South Africa and France Actor playing lead roll in film: wouldn't mind Jodie Foster or Demi Moore... but hey, if this is to give an idea of what to put on the cover then I guess anyone who looks like me surrounded by many who look like nothing lol...

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Albino Monkey — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:22:26 -0400

User name - Albino Monkey Title - A Slayer's Game Genre - Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Synopsis - A young woman turns up at the MI6 headquarters in the middle of a freezing January night. The lead of the SIES (Supernatural Investigation and Enforcement Squad), a 600 year-old vampire with powerful psychic talents , neither recognises her physical signature nor can penetrate her mental defences. She's a mix of Vampyre, Shifter, Sorcerer and Seer, called Saian. As her lovers, one by one, are brutally tortured and beaten to death, can she work out who is doing it and why? Or does she even need to; could it be that she already knows who, how and why? Region - Europe - England - Birmingham/West Midlands The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation - The child of Dame Judi Dench and Angelina Jolie, because the FMC is roughly 17/18. Plus one can act and the other can fight.

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ilse — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:38:29 -0400

User name: Ilse Title: Glowing Sun Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: The holders of the sun come pounding into our world, singing and embracing the sun. Their voices bring us to higher places and make us wonder. But when we want to fight to keep the voices on earth, that is what gives the sun holders a reason to go. We run, shouting, fighting, fast, to keep them singing, but then... the most beautiful voice falls. Region: Europe :: Holland & Belgium The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Audrey Tatou :)

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kbahr — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:52:23 -0400

Oooh, I like this one! What a great idea!

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Mudge the Expendable — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:06:00 -0400

Really interesting idea!

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Mudge the Expendable — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:07:32 -0400

Seconded!

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Mudge the Expendable — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:09:00 -0400

Funny, but with the elements of a mystery...how can you lose? Cover, please!

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Martine Helene — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:09:32 -0400

User name: Martine Helene Title: Flesh Carvers Genre: Urban Fantasy Synopsis: When Montreal police start discovering bodies of children with magical potential, Trinity McCormac, the only powerless descendent of a legendary family of witches, knows the killer has learned a secret she once uncovered: that it's possible to steal people's powers by eating their souls, but she cannot go to the authorities without making herself a prime suspect. Can she catch the killer before he succeeds in making himself the most powerful sorcerer of all time, and can she defeat him without becoming a killer herself? Region: Montreal, Quebec The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Karen Gillian

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Mudge the Expendable — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:14:17 -0400

The title is beautiful, the plot sounds interesting. Can we get a cover over here?

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EvieA — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:20:03 -0400

User name: EvieA Title: Never Me Genre: Young Adult & Youth Synopsis: Dacia Depaz had never dealt with anything in her life. She is the youngest in her family and had pretty much lived a carefree life. But her family life changed drastically when she overheard her twin siblings talking one evening. Her oldest sister eloped and her parents were constantly fighting. In a home where life seemed picture perfect to any outsiders, was anything but to those who lived there. Dacia was resolved to be the perfect child that would make her parents proud. The one who would never be the cause of any drama. But she quickly became the one child that would never be noticed. Region: USA :: Arizona :: Phoenix The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Selena Gomez

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colleengreenbean — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:50:52 -0400

username: the_irish_one title: The Sea genre: fantasy synopsis: When the gods prove just how unfit they are to take care of the world they made, a small group of their erstwhile devotees with diametrically opposed goals set out to find new ones. Sim, a street dwelling petty thief from a town called Far Cry, would like to change the punishment for petty thievery to something that does not involve the removal of fingers. Seamus, once the most powerful water mage in Merethion, now wants nothing more than to get out from under the thumb of the Lord who bound his powers and enslaved him. Lucian just wants to learn how to control his fire element without getting burned. And Kate.... Kate likes to skip and to play with her daddy's mules and - oh! is that a butterfly? region: author lives in virginia. book takes place in a fantasy world. actor for main character: the author thinks perhaps seamus could be russel crowe. but she hadn't really thought about it before.

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annevan — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:00:10 -0400

User Name: annevan Title: Made Genre: Fantasy/ Urban Fantasy Synopsis: The Sidhe are a dwindling race. Warring families struggle for control of resources while their numbers steadily dwindle. Until a rich Family invests in scientists to create their own solution: Engineering fertile crossbreeds to restore their numbers and their power. Naya and her siblings were created for the sole purpose of restoring the ranks of the powerful race that is half of their heritage. These Made children were engineered and raised in secret by one of the most wealthy Sidhe families in a bid for survival. Naya has always accepted her destiny as a savior of her people, until she finds out the secret agenda of the Family that raised her-and that wants to own the future... Elric knows exactly how Naya feels. He is also one of the Made, but has been freed to make his own choices. He believes that all the Made have the right to choose their own destiny. He and the Family that freed him are out to rescue Naya and her siblings so that they can choose to save a race or doom it to extinction... Region: Texas: Elsewhere (Alpine) The actor who would play my main character: unknown

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twiggilala — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:00:23 -0400

Nominated someone else, but may as well nominate myself too, since that seems to be the thing to do~ User name: twiggilala Title: A Beginner's Guide to Hipster Fairies: Pumpkin Patch Tea Parties and Festive Uses for Pixie Dust Genre: Slipstream (Fantasy) Synopsis: “Dearest Susanna Alvey, We hope our invitation finds you well. We would like to extend our invitation to the land of magic. We now offer twice as many unicorns, and universal health care. Please RSVP as soon as possible.” Once upon a time, at the tender and daring age of seven, Susanna Alvey felled the Troll King. When she woke up in her grandparent’s pumpkin patch, three years of winters and summers had passed without her there. Now at twenty-five, Susanna has returned to Merry Acres, her grandparent’s apple orchard, to take a year away from the big scary world that is reality. As she escapes amongst the changing leaves and apples, she finds what she left behind all of those years ago. The magic hasn’t forgotten her. Like Dickens’ ghosts of Christmas, three fairies come to whisk Susanna away through her past, present, and future with magic and the Other World. Region: USA :: New York :: Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Juno Temple as Susanna Alvey

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Advodei — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:21:05 -0400

I'd like to nominate myself. User name: Advodei Title: Time's Apprentice Genre: Urban fantasy Synopsis: Three months ago, Terra Jesuischenne's life ended. On vacation in Venice, his wife and young son were struck down before him by a man in a black cloak, commanding a creature out of hell. Ever the determinator, Terra continued with his corporate job, despite the emptiness in his life. Then his boss forgot that Terra had no family left. Then his co-workers, then finally his best friends. When Terra found his wife and child's passports and birth certificates blank, he lashed out, at his boss, at his friends, at the world itself. Now Terra is out of a job, without a house, and rapidly losing his very identity. His one chance to rebuild his life comes in the form of an enigmatic man known only as "Aeon," who uproots Terra from his ramshackle London hotel room and sends him to Budapest, Hungary, with nothing more than a wad of foreign cash and a fake I.D. Terra becomes a travelling errand boy, meeting with Aeon's allies and enemies, forming his own connections, and first and foremost, spying on Julian McCloud, a young boy with a remarkable destiny. From the magical underground of Budapest to the highlands of Scotland, to the Tuscan countryside and the realm of the so-called "King of America" himself, "Time's Apprentice" is one part travel novel exploring the history and cities of Europe, one part urban fantasy, showcasing the black market dealings and seedy underworld of a world losing its wonder. Actor who would play Terra: Hard to say. Maybe a dark-haired Leo DiCaprio with an English accent.

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Advodei — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:23:04 -0400

Forgot Region. Canada :: Ontario :: Toronto.

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Jennie Mars — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:43:10 -0400

http://www.weebls-stuff.com/songs/Benedict/ Just sayin' ; ) And yes- add my vote ^_^

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WillowViraBaker — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:08:18 -0400

User name: willowvirabaker Title: Box 1060 Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: (This will be written entirely as correspondence, and the setting is pretty much today, for all intents and purposes, but smacks of a Victorian flair. Also, it's sort of a more modern fairy-tale setting with witches and such, but still holds onto the origional elegance and idea of magic.) Poppy is 23, the youngest heir to one of the most prestigious and oldest families of the capital city Ibsworth, and consequently a witch. She just finished her extended apprenticeship to the Royal sorceress, and would be starting her two year tour abroad if she hadn't had an emotional breakdown and decided to commit suicide. Due to her status and talent, she's had the best of everything practically handed to her, but can't handle all the stress and responsibility forced upon her. Everyone is making plans for her life, and she doesn't know which path is the right one to follow. So before she decided to commit suicide, she wrote a note and tossed it into the mail sorter at the post office (in this world, everyone has a PO Box that magically delivers the mail to the corresponding address. Any mail without an address is sent to a random box {this is strictly forbidden, btw}). Poppy's older brother caught her before she could kill herself, and after a lot of fuss, she was temporarily stripped of most of her magic and moved to her family's country house in Undale-upon-Lenox. This move was to both help her emotional state and protect the family's name from scandal. And, according to tradition, a dragon was hired to guard her, so for the most part she's all alone, except for her correspondence that her suicide note began to new instructor at the Royal University. (neither correspondent knows the identity or location of the other) Underwood, 28, recently procured a coveted teaching job at the Royal University after six years intensive study, but is stuck with all the classes that no other instructor or professor wants. His office is more like a broom closet, and he is quite unsure how the desk fit through the door, or anything else for that matter. He also recently bought a house on a bit of land in a suburb of Ibsworth, although he has begun to regret ever moving in due to the mysterious appearings and vanishings of highly needed items, such as his research notes and freshly graded papers and tests. And then there are the highly suspicious plants in the garden that look far more alive then they should be. If all this wasn't enough, he's at a dead end with his research and under a tight deadline in order to receive a grant for the University, since someone very high up from the government board of sorcery showed interest in his research topic. Underwood decides to write back to Poppy upon receiving her letter, but never planned on it ever turning into such an important aspect of his life. It takes mentoring Poppy to get him to stop and reevaluate his actions and what's really important, causing him to find the importance in the little things. Poppy manages to both get under his skin and begin to open his mind to life. Region: USA :: South Carolina The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Poppy= A younger Gywneth Paltrow; Underwood = Colin Firth

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LadyStarlea — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:20:26 -0400

User name: LadyStarlea Title: The King's Rangers (A Lady Ranger?) Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: In a world of horses, blades and bows in the Kingdom of the king's special forces units collectively called the King's Rangers holds a triple trial tourney to select new members, called the Trial of Threes. But girls are not allowed in the tourney. So what happens when one girl hides her identity and competes in these trials? If she passes will the Rangers change their ways and allow woman into their ranks or will they deny her? And what of the rumor about how some that are listed as passing latter don't join the rangers? Why is that? Why would they get listed as able to join them and then change their minds? And what of the Rumors saying that all Ranger seem to have a strange ability? What is this Ability and how do they come to have it? At Denten's Academy of Arms boys and girls, starting as young as eight, are taught the skills of war and leadership. Meet Crystal "Crys" Blackstone, the highest rank student of the senior class at the academy and her best friend Jenny "Jen" Caseville. See what happens when these two strong willed young ladies learn of the discrimination against women fighters in the best fighting force in the lands. See what they decide to do about it and see what happens to them as they try and prove that women can sometimes fight as good as any man. Region: US: Michigan: Ann Arbor The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Well as the main characters are in late teens would have to be young woman new to the action scene. Though if age wasn't an issue Jennifer Garner as Crystal "Crys/Chris" Blackstone and Drew Berrymore playing her best friend Jenny Caseville.

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KittiAutumn — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:42:11 -0400

User name: KittiAutumn Title: Cirque De Mort Genre: Fantasy/Dystopian Synopsis: There's a circus, a darker one than the others. Most people call it Cirque De Noir, but those who are in it... they call it Cirque De Mort, Circus of Death. Once accepted into the circus, you can't get out. When Annike is accidentally sold to the circus as a piccolo player, she sees the real behind-the-scenes view of Cirque De Mort. There are people sawed in half, acrobats jump off of their bars, people voting on who should be killed next. Annike and her fellow carnies must find a way out, for people are becoming so desperate to escape that sometimes, their vote is on themselves. Region: USA: South Carolina : Greenville The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Hmm, I'm not much of a movie watcher, but I guess Emma Watson (I'm dreaming, right?)

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Omega 89 — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:51:01 -0400

User name: Omega 89 Title: The Torturer and the Prostitute Genre: Horror/sci-fi/comedy Synopsis: Claret Deep loves her job. Walking the streets of a cold city built upon a drifting asteroid, getting paid for selling her shapely and agile body to men...what more could a girl ask for? One thing's troubling her, though. Where are the other prozzies? Why is she the only one left hanging around on street corners? Her investigations lead her to the twisted lair of insane sadist Grimmbourne Smeeg, and Claret learns that prostitution is a dying trade,,,literally! Region: Stayn Ivel The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Maybe Kelly Brook or Karen Gillan? Copyright Cory Eadson, 2011

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JamesIsTooFormal — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:10:30 -0400

User Name: JamesIsTooFormal Title: Holiday Hospital Genre: Mainstream Fiction Synopsis: Shane Addams is a sixteen-year-old train-wreck. He's a drug-addict, a cutter, a shoplifter, and a general ne'er-do-well. When his actions catch up to him and the police get involved, his rich and absent parents send him to Holiday Hospital (a world renowned rehabilitation center/mental institution). The place is impressive enough to begin with. A large, historic building on sprawling acres of Adirondack land. But as soon as Shane's parents leave him in the staff's 'capable' hands, things turn ugly. The therapists are cruel, the treatments are medieval, and punishments are severe. When the therapists try to treat Shane's cutting habit, he is horrified at the abuse he has been subjected to. With the help of his new friends and a love interest, Shane organizes an escape attempt. But the staff doesn’t like it when you try to leave… Region: Montreal:Canada Actor: Logan Lerman as Shane

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Zella Celan — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:12:14 -0400

User name: Zella Celan Title: A Good Reward Genre: Adventure Synopsis: Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up! Again, if two lie together, they keep warm, but how can one keep warm alone? And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him—a threefold cord is not quickly broken. -Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Kierlim Academy's teaching methods are anything but conventional, but they work. That's why the country's elite are willing to pay a fortune for their children to be one of the thirty chosen for admission each year. When Derrick Bowman and Lynette Drace are chosen to work together for the next four years, they aren't exactly thrilled; they can't seem to find any common ground. Derrick is the son of a wealthy and successful - but unethical - ambassador, while Lynette grew up extremely poor until a distant relative of her father died. He is reserved, tough, and logical. She is shy, sweet, and uncertain. But they're both smart, they both love the outdoors, and they discover a shared passion for peppermints, so as time passes, their friendship grows. However, so does a sense of unease. Something is happening at Kierlim. Something is wrong. When they unexpectedly find themselves wrestling with the heart of the danger, their lives are shattered. As they face Derrick's past, Lynette's fears, and a foe more cunning than they could ever have imagined, will they pull each other through, or will their friendship - and their country - crumble? Region: USA :: West Virginia :: Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I don't know much about actors, but from a couple quick google searches maybe Cameron Bright for Derrick and someone like an older Bailee Madison for Lynette.

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poiama — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:32:33 -0400

User name: poiama Title: Cherry Pies & Gunpowder Genre: Historical Fiction/LGBTQ Synopsis: 16 year old George joins the army in the aftermath of Pearl Harbor leaving his 4F boyfriend, Harry behind. After eceiving many care packages always containing a cherry pie the packages stop. It's not until George gets home that he finds out Harry has passed away from Leukemia. The story then follows George's life through the fities and early sixties, when he meets Jack at an anti-war rally only to have Jack drafted to Vietnam. Region: Massachusetts: Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Johnny Depp

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nolongerachild — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:36:37 -0400

User name: Nolongerachild Title: Breaking Strain Genre: Mystery, Thriller, & Suspense Synopsis: Ciara Daray is head inquisitor to Delvaka, the largest of the Great Cities. She has found the Breakers she watches over and the Faults they commit to be increasingly fascinating. When Ciara allows a handsome Breaker to go free even after he gives a full account of his Faults she realizes she may want to become one of them. Will she risk everything she has and become an outcast in a world where violence and crime are unacceptable, and the criminal is punished immediately and with ferocity? Region: USA :: California :: North San Diego County The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Hugh Jackman

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nolongerachild — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:44:44 -0400

Edit that: I mean Angelina Jolie and Hugh Jackman for my main Characters. That made no sense as my main character is a female forHugh Jackman.

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Atenea73 — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:53:02 -0400

I am nominating myself because I can't draw for toffee! Please be kind. User name: Atenea73 Title: London last summer Genre: mainstream fiction Synopsis: Susan hasn't seen her niece Sabrina since she was in nappies, but she has just turned up unannounced at her doorstep, leaving behind her dad, twin sister Mayte and older sister Ana in her home town in the Canary Islands. She's also brought to London a backpack full of questions and a bilingual dictionary. Did her dad murdered her mother 20 years ago? Does her best friend Alba know that she's fallen in love with her? Do Londoners know anything else but 'dos cervezas por favor' in Spanish? And would auntie Susan let her stay in her West London flat if she asked really, really nicely? London is really not that different from Las Palmas, except perhaps the lack of beach front, a few too many riots and nobody really speaks English with an Emma Thompson's accent. Region:London UK The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Ellen Paige! Love, Samantha

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shivershiro — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:54:36 -0400

Hmm... And here I thought 'nominate' meant to put somebody else forward. Oh well, since everybody else is putting their own story up... User name: shivershiro Title: Herding Legends Genre: Adventure/Fantasy Synopsis: They weren’t looking to save the world. But why should that stop them? What do you do when your ‘big scary’ bad guy is a ‘big scary’ dragon three times the size of life and terrorizing the skies set solely on revenge? Whimper and cry like the rest of the human race? Hell yes. Join Fevy, a young shepherd with a burning hatred for all things dragon, and his three unlikely companions: Trith, a quiet boy harbouring a great secret as well as his ability to laugh; Tipa, a miserable enchantress with the fear of her own magic; and typical Raskar, a fisherman with a desire to catch a certain lady as well as buckets-full of fish on this journey of getting much more than you bargained for, and just generally having to live with it. Comedy, adventure, and fantasy galore, what more could you want than ‘Herding Legends’? Region: Europe :: England :: Essex The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Possibly a young Leo DiCaprio?

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rightingpassion — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:56:17 -0400

User Name: rightingpassion Title: Old War, New Beginning Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: It is about a young woman who discovers that she is a magical being from two of the races created by God to help protect and defend mankind from the demons that prey on their souls. She is sent/finds (still working on that one) an ancient book which is the gateway to hell and according to prophecy she is the only one who can both open the gateway AND destory it. Region: Earth: Lowcountry-SC, Other dimensions will include Heaven and Hell. The actor/actress who would play my main character in the movie adaptation, hmm....I would have to say Dakota Fanning.

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LadyAislin — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:13:37 -0400

User name: LadyAislin Title: Telling the Bees Genre: Literary Fiction Synopsis: Haunted by prophetic dreams, Appalachian twentysomething Rue Strongwall's efforts to escape her past are stymied by family crises. She must choose between the person she thinks she wants to be and the person she was born to be, whether to deny her past and family or to embrace them. Region: USA: Indiana: Evansville The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Not sure, possibly Saoirse Ronan if she can do the right accent.

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Jackpk — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:20:17 -0400

User name: Jackpk Title: Remove Genre: Young Adult/Youth Synopsis: It's called the Rebirth program. Take a small country, remove everyone, and reload everything to make it a better place. But during the removal, rumors circulate. What if you don't return after you get taken away> Jasmine Dosner doesn't want any part of the Rebellion her set friend is urging her to join, but when the Removal process hits home, she decides to help break in to the Containment INstitution and becomes roped into something that could cost her her life. Region: USA: Missouri: St. Louis The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Probably someone that has never been heard before, but for a famous actor, Ashley Greene perhaps

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scratchingpost1 — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:35:31 -0400

User name: scratchingpost1 Title: The End of Tomorrow Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: In the future, scientists engineer a cure for multiple diseases using a virus. The worst diseases in the world are eradicated, but the cure comes at a price. Years after people are cured, their disease returns worse than before. Most die within a few months of their disease returning. Before long, these super diseases become contagious and begin to spread across the globe. A group of scientists discover a way to save humanity, but the plague of death is only replaced by a plague of mental illness. A small group of friends are determined to save the world from both. Will they discover the solution in time? (My novel will also include elements of time travel - not physical time travel, but mentally visiting people in the past.) Region: USA :: Ohio :: Dayton The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I really don't have anyone in mind.

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kittykate06 — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:44:19 -0400

User Name: kittykate06 Title: Barn Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: "Poetry is a mirror through which the distorted is made beautiful." -Percy Shelley Ever since Freddy saw that hideous, bloated mermaid in the lake when he nearly drowned, he knew there was something wrong about him. For years, he would see bizarre people and images -- a man with a painting for a face, a woman with feathers and enormous wings -- but they would rot away within minutes, erased from reality. It isn't until he turns 18, forced from home because of the Great Depression, that a creation takes a permanent form -- when his brother transforms into a tree. Set in Idaho during the 1930's, Freddy realizes his power of spontaneous creation -- images from his subconscious take a real form -- but they are born distorted, ugly and hideous, and they only get worse after Freddy returns home from the war. In his surgical and bloody attempts to heal his creations in the old red barn, he becomes even more separated from everyone he's ever loved and runs the risk of becoming just like the monsters he's created. With a traveling circus, a beautiful bearded girl, mermaids, harpies, and the plain, young woman who makes him whole again, Barn is a story about every human's innate desire to create and the violence and destruction that goes along with it. Region: USA :: Utah :: Utah County Actor who would play main character in movie adaptation: Matthew Lewis, the kid who played Neville Longbottom, but without a British accent. (Also, pretty sure the story is just a thinly veiled metaphor for every one of my experiences with Nanowrimo.)

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Rainy — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:57:58 -0400

User name: Rainy Title: Drained Genre: Young Adult/Fantasy Synopsis: When Djinn were still common in the world, before the rift opened in The Temple at the foot of the mountain, there were those who controlled the people through a fear of the unknown. The outside was a dangerous place that they were not to venture into. Those who received a Djinn at birth were worthy; whereas those who did not, were not. And those who were mistakenly given a Djinn of a different element, were even less worthy. So said the Head Elder; Michal, the Speaker for the gods. So it was. But then there were those. Those who lived outside the walls. Those who were deemed less worthy, and those deemed dangerous. The Djinn originally given to Lukas was taken away when it was found that he was a Wind Affinity-Type rather than a Water Affinity-Type like his Djinn. He was deemed unworthy to be trained, and criminal for daring to assume someone else’s Djinn. He dreamed of a girl who would come to them and reach out to the camps for help. Successfully. Years later, he and his band come across a young Water Affinity-Type girl. A girl who refused to accept that she was to live her life in the world without her best friend and guardian. She was the one he had been waiting for. She was the one who was not going to accept the lies of Michal. Kieralyn, who refused to become just another one of The Forgotten. Region: USA :: Michigan :: Ottawa County-Grand Rapids The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Lukas: Taylor Lautner Kieralyn: Selena Gomez Michal: Liam Neeson

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underredskies — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:01:32 -0400

Aw thank you so much! It means a lot to me that other people have faith in my idea and my ability to bring it to life! :) <3

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Gryphonsflight — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:21:59 -0400

Nor rain, or snow, or death of self will keep us from our appointed rounds.

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khanak_xersahk — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:35:30 -0400

User name: khanak_xersahk Title: The Mage of Darkness Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: The son of a powerful dark mage wants to learn magic, but to prove he is worthy, he must accompany a band of magi into enemy territory to acquire an artifact. The King wishes to use the artifact to defeat the enemy, but the dark mage wants it for himself. The boy mage must cooperate with a group of people who despise his unwelcome but necessary presence. The boy mage learns of the artifact’s true power and how the enemy plans to use it to defeat his people, but he realizes that no one should command its terrible power. Faced with defeat on all fronts, the boy mage makes a choice and unleashes a great, dark power that changes the written fate of both sides. Region: USA::Missouri::Springfield The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Anthony Hopkins voice would be excellent. His voice is what I invision when I think of that character. I'd prefer the movie be animated rather than live action.

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Kelly Marie Clair — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:35:57 -0400

I love your actor list... and your story. :) Tom Felton and Darren Criss FTW

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fantasygeek101 — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:38:35 -0400

User name: Fantasygeek101 Title: Wicked Castle Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Once upon a time in the land of Sienna, there was a wickedly powerful young wizard (Fae) and a drop dead gorgeous princess (Julianna). They lived in a breathtakingly beautiful palace with King Conrad and Queen Maribel Winthrop. But, they haven't always lived that way. 16 years ago, they each lost their parents in an all out knights vs. warriors war. The 2 year old and 4 year old little girls were forced into an orphanage for infants and toddlers in Sienna. After 6 years of suffering from boredom, they were adopted by King Conrad and Queen Maribel. It was then that their lives in the beautiful palace began. Now, at 18 and 20 (almost 21), Julianna and Fae could not be more at odds with each other. Fae is disgusted by how much Julianna worries about her hair, makeup and how fluffy her dress is. Julianna is sick and tired of Fae's daily spurts of magic spells and charming her collection of princess dolls to come to life and attack her.Fae has a much better time with her dragon Phoenix . The same goes for Julianna and her unicorn Sugar. Though their parents have been constantly trying to send them to counseling sessions with Mr. Arthur, that only causes more feuds between the girls. But, their years of arguing have built up just enough tension to "bring back" the ghosts of past Kings and Queens who lived in the Sienna Castle. Though the past rulers tell the girls various stories/speeches, the moral behind their lectures was the same: long-lasting feuds between any residents of the Sienna Castle are destined to fire up into deathly battles. In other words, one of the girls will go insane and kill the other one. Desperate to find a way around this fatal destiny, Fae and Julianna ask for another option. Therefore, King Palester tells them that they must consult Pendragon the Magic Miracle Worker. He is their only hope of making peace and potentially saving one of their lives. In the midst of all this, Julianna meets and becomes romantically interested in Leonardo Macintosh, the recently crowned King of Rayanna's Royal Roads. Fae also gets caught up in a romance with Austin Livingston, a sorcerer she meets while on a dragon ride through the neighboring land Windrow. After meeting with Pendragon, the girls are ordered to live separate lives for two weeks. Since they've made the environment in the castle too tense for either of them to be in, Pendragon sentences Fae to live with George the Genie and Julianna with the demon sisters Corinne and Bailey. After the two week period, they can only move back together if they travel to each territory in Sienna (Merlin's Mage, Olivia's Ocean, Tower of the Future, Pixie Forest etc) and collect jewels of different sizes and colors. Once they receive a jewel from the Jewelry Master of each region, Fae must try all the magic spells she knows until she is able to smash the jewels together into a mega-gem. This mega multi-colored gem has the power to erase all past memories of each other. With one wish, they can basically 'delete' the last 10 years and start over. They can also eliminate the ghosts of Kings and Queens' past at Sienna Castle forever. Will Fae use her powers to end the feuds between her and Julianna before they became deadly? Can the lifelong moral support of her dragon Phoenix work in her favor? Or will she let the fear of erasing 10 years of memories override her decision of casting a single spell? Region: Burlington, VT The actor who would play my main character in the film adaptation: I'm not quite sure. Maybe Anna-Sophia Robb as Julianna and I really don't know who I would want to be Fae. If anyone has any suggestions, I'm all ears.

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fantasygeek101 — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:40:06 -0400

I forgot to add that Rayanna's Royal Roads is a region in Sienna. My bad!

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WolvenDancer — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:40:31 -0400

User name: WolvenDancer Title: Riddle Rhyme Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: In the beginning of the world, the Maker forged a spell in two parts that would give the caster the power to elevate someone to the level of the Elder gods and become one of them. This spell was forged of magic words, lost to human tongue, that served as objects. Only one could possess the spell at a time; as soon as one told another, they forgot the words. The first part of the spell, known as the Riddle, was inscribed in a mountain shrine and left for human discovery. The Rhyme, the second part of the spell answering the Riddle, was told to Kyoll the Everchild, unbeknownst to his brother and sister gods. Centuries upon centuries later, there is a plot to find the Rhyme and use it to complete the Riddle. The Cruel God discovers that Kyoll has the Rhyme. Knowing his power could not withstand his brother for long, Kyoll tells the Rhyme to Rama, a young girl just learning to control her mage gift. She is rendered mute, and the Cruel God begins a ferocious search through his pawns on earth. Rama must guard the Rhyme against nobles and mages, accompanied only by her sister and boy pulled through dimensions by her magic. Region: USA: Virginia: Northern The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: An adolescent and stick-skinny Elizabeth Taylor.

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Late March — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:09:36 -0400

User name: Late March Title: Just a Little Dangerous Genre: Urban Fantasy/Romance Synopsis: Some differences can be overcome: Pam is a human, Camlin is a werewolf. Pam is a secretary at a legal firm, Camlin is an Imperator for one of the Four Earthly Quarters. Others differences not so much: Pam likes cheesecake, Camlin says it tastes like glue. Well, it's a good thing they have that whole 'mate' whatsit going for them. They're gonna need it if they want to get away from that roving band of psychotic werewolves. Region: United States: USA: California: East Bay The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Hmm... I'm thinking that Pam would be Emilia Clarke and Camlin would be someone like Matthew Gray Gubler.

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Duckyo — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:10:45 -0400

User name: Duckyo Title: Fey Genre: Adventure Synopsis: When she gets entangled in Chief Puiro's plan to resurrect his late wife, Indigo Vox, a young member of the Auxiluim tribe of Fey with wild red hair, will have to choose whether to disregard all authority and run or make the biggest sacrifice of all. Region: USA: Tennessee: Nashville The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: A teenaged Zooey Deschanel with wild/crazy-curly red hair. Absolutely.

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bravrayj — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:46:25 -0400

User name: bravrayj  Title: Pariahs of Lightning and Water  Genre: Urban Fantasy/Young Adult  Region: USA :: Florida :: Palm Beaches  The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Honestly, I don't watch a lot of live action media, and I picture my adaptations as animated series, so… Jovita: She looks much like a wavy, long haired Rei Ayanami from Neon Genesis Evangelion, and voiced by Stephanie Sheh. Dylan: He looks much like a blue eyed, post haircut Luke Fon Fabre from Tales of the Abyss, and voiced by Troy Baker. Synopsis: Robert Tyson, along with his sidekick, 16 year old Dylan Maddox are Children of the Spark, a small group of people that posses superpowers. For the past several years, they have been traveling around the world, trying to stop attacks by monsters or other Sparks, as they are called, using their fire based and water based powers respectively. They are also looking for 'it', that could be 'a game changer' in their quest. Sixteen year old Jovita Salazar goes through life trying not to be a bother to her family, who resents her due to her birth leading directly to their mother's death. Her home life, along with her albinism, causes her to develop extreme shyness and low self esteem, resulting in her having no friends and thinking the world would be better without her. One day, Jovita is eating lunch during a class field trip when a giant monster attacks their group, specifically targeting her, but is saved by Tyson and Dylan. The already confused Jovita tries to recover from said attack, but starts to shoot off lightning. She then is told that she is a Spark, just like Tyson and Dylan, and after some conflict, she agrees to travel with them on a life and world altering journey.

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buppyspek — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:53:21 -0400

User name: buppyspek Title: House Hunting in the Afterlife Genre: Humor/Satire Synopsis: A young professional looking to buy her first house goes to bed one night dreaming of vaulted ceilings and hardwood floors and wakes up to the end of the world. After a quick stop at Target to see if they have any Missoni products left, she takes the Afterlife's Parade of Eternal Homes tour. If you're going to be living in a house for the rest of time, you better make sure it's something you can stand. Region: Minnesota - Twin Cities The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Lake Bell

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Foxfaced — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:55:01 -0400

Whoa. That is awesome. 0.0 *Steals your seriously creative brain* If people can vote, I vote for this one.

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Campusanis — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:55:40 -0400

User name: Campusanis Title: Coach Collector Genre: Young Adult Synopsis: Chris Endian is about to turn 20 and has never left his home country of England but he is determined to change that -- and quite so: Together with his best friend Sean, he saved up to embark on a two-week vacation to Melbourne, Australia. His journey to discover the adventures, excitement, and mysteries the world has to offer, though, begins as soon as he takes his seat on the plane. He meets Kim, a passionate collector of many things Chris did not even know existed. She was herself on holiday in Britain, and the three of them talk for most of the 24-hour-long flight. When they finally arrive in Australia, it seems impossible that there could be a universe in which he would not see her again. But he is not the only one looking for Kim after their arrival. Her family, friends, and, most of all, even the police desperately try to locate her but she appears to have vanished into thin air right after landing. It becomes Chris's quest to find her within the two weeks of his stay, and to seek the part of her story she left out in their conversation. However, through getting to know her friends, he slowly begins to discover Kim in ways that make him question her existence... Region: Europe :: Germany The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Jena Malone would be Kim.

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MasterThief — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:01:32 -0400

User name: MasterThief Title: Synasteris Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: The accident didn't kill Jacob Travers, an admiral's son looking for his purpose. Yet the accident changed more than his life. It made Jacob more than human. With humanity spanning the galaxy, yet broken and divided after a decades-long civil war, his new abilities turn Jacob into a target, and his genetic code into a prize. Jacob is rescued from shadowy pursuers by a kindly priest-surgeon, Father Paul, and the cantankerous crew of his small medical freighter. Father Paul explains that Jacob's abilities are the fruit of horrific research done in the last years of the Galactic Civil War, where Earth and the colonies vied for resources and power. In the hopes of subduing a warring human race, Earth's military scientists attempted to augment humans with the technology that fueled humanity's expanse into the cosmos, giving them control over dark energies seen only in stars, turning them into living weapons. When the war was lost, the Colonialist victors condemned this research as a failure. But unknown to humanity, the research succeeded. Now the same people who are hunting Jacob are carrying on and refining this work. But to what end? Is Jacob unique, or are there others like him? Are his abilities a vision of humanity's future, or an omen of its destruction? Are Jacob's new allies really on his side? And can Jacob - superhuman, feared, and hunted - retain his humanity? Region: USA::Virginia::Northern The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: A (slightly younger) Joseph Gordon-Levitt

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kailene134 — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:06:08 -0400

User name: kailene134 Title: City of Light Genre: Sci-fi Synopsis: America, suffering from a completely collapsed economy, turns to Evelyn Freund, an evnagelical politician who preaches the rise of the country will come only after it has redeemed itself spiritually. When put into power, a militia known as "Gods Army" is formed and the country is "cleansed," wiping out most major metropolitan areas. Now with the country destitute, terrorized and in ruins, wanted criminal genius Marshall Jacobs assembles a team (made up of hackers, an explosions expert, a doctor and a master of disguise) set off to Canada by way of a protected underground railroad of sorts, where refugees can seek shelter either there or in Europe, which remains as of yet untouched by the crazed empire. The only problem: the path goes straight through the only city still in existence - the City of Light, the base of the GA and the Freund herself. Region: NC: Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Jeremy Renner

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MagicMarkerOfDoom — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:09:42 -0400

Here is a revised synopsis for clarity: In the vibrant world of Trelle, magic is hazardous. In the underground grottos live the mysterious Akvians. They wield a very erratic sorcery, built on abstract rules that can unwittingly maim and destroy the user. An Akvian slave, Yek, chased from her home, stumbles upon a mine. The mine's lord is cursed and has trapped the miners for centuries, denying all escape until they find and provide him with a rare gem. This silvery gem, Piraz, is required for the curse to be lifted... In North Trelle, purple fever snatches the dignity from its victims and turns human prey into goblin-hybrids. In the forests, Klorble's companion and fellow-diseased friend is murdered by a hunter from Hulat. Blind-stricken from the disease, Klorble is saved by a passing alchemist, and taken under his wing. An alchemist's power is granted by a life-eating parasite, and it soon latches onto the mutant. Possessed by the creature, Klorble continues the quest embarked by all who wield the wisdom of alchemy... In the lost tower of Ruznn, where magi are born and grown to know the ways of ancient magic, Greep strives to learn the meaning of her birth. Neither of the magi knew their parents, and mysteriously vanish from the tower once they reach maturity. Through her struggles and passion for the dark arts, she comes to realize that the path of darkness may hold the answers she long hoped to find... This story collection of three attempts to highlight the arising conflicts when attempting to resolve human hardships with the ironic and mysterious laws of nature.

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shana.m — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:10:44 -0400

User name: shana.m Title: Red Hot (An Alice Maxwell Mystery) Genre: Murder Mystery Synopsis: After losing her best friend and roommate in a house fire, Alice grieves her friend and tries to put her life back together as she adapts to living alone in an unfamiliar neighborhood. Not ready to go back to dancing after the West Coast Swing regional debacle, Alice has been lying low. But...murder isn't that far away from Alice and while hiking with a new group of friends (exercise is supposed to help ease stress, right?), they stumble across a body while out on a group hike. The victim is the sister of one of the hiker's boyfriend, and Alice unwittingly finds herself drawn to the mystery of why Laurel was killed and who did it. Even though she was not the intended victim (not like last year...), Alice, yet again, finds herself in danger as she begins uncovering clues and uncovering the identity of the killer. Region: Seattle! The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Christina Hendricks

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Mudge the Expendable — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:22:25 -0400

Seconded!

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Eicca — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:14:54 -0400

User name: Eicca Title: Catch 23 Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Synopsis: Nightmares. The carefully suppressed memories of his dead family have broken free and threaten to tear him apart. As he struggles against his emotions to adjust to his new life as a security guard for the World Trade Center, his only remaining brother is hunted down by terrorists and shot before his very eyes. After then finding himself caught in a ruthless attack on the presidential jet Air Force One by the same terrorists, he himself is accused of terrorism and the murder of a civilian. Now on the run, he swears on the graves of his parents that he will find the people responsible and bring them to justice. Along his path to vengeance he uncovers a nefarious plot that will spell the end of millions of innocent lives. It all comes down to the wire when in the end he alone must choose between his blood-sealed vow to his dead family or the lives of the citizens of the East Coast. And the life of the only one he loves. Region: USA :: Idaho :: Idaho Falls The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Lucas Till

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A.M.V.Author — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:18:58 -0400

User name: A.M.V.Author Title: Crystalbearer Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: A dragon and a sorcerer burn down the forest of Tokæria… An orphan was found by a wandering minstrel… The dragon and the sorcerer are not heard of again… Fourteen years pass…. The boy is given to a lonely childless couple in Richardhall. Danyll grew up without knowing anything of his past except for the small transparent stone that had always been there his whole life. He develops an amazing talent for archery. The minstrel Appl’Don tells the story of the powerful Mæj and how the ancient race was destroyed by their own pride. Rumors of a dragon are heard, but dismissed as the crazed imaginings of the taverngoers. But when a dragon actually attacks Richtide Citadel, the rumors are forgotten and replaced with questions of defeating the dragon. A team of warriors is selected to send for help from wherever they can. Danyll is chosen as one of these warriors… Join Danyll as he struggles to solve the mystery of the seven Crystals, stop the dragon Hæbron and the sorcerer Miraké before all is lost, and discover his heritage… Region: USA::Missouri::Kansas City The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I don't know. There would have to have auditions for the role of Danyll.

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qwsedcrfvt — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:22:50 -0400

User name: qwsedcrfvt Title: Final Appointment Genre: Young Adult Synopsis: Finals aren't a big deal. Everybody has to have one some time. But. But why was Mackenzie Done? How did Quinn not know? How did she not even remember? It was like she had woken up from an extended dream, fuzzy around the edges and details unclear, but shouldn't the fact that Mackenzie was Gone have been one detail that stuck? Quinn isn't ready to accept that Mackenzie was Ready, because if there's one thing that she's sure of, it's that Mackenzie couldn't wait to live the rest of her life. And Quinn isn't going to rest until she figures out why Mackenzie scheduled her Final, or why her own is scheduled for just months away. But in a society where anyone over the age of sixteen can schedule their Final, their appointment for death, what's to say that Mackenzie didn't just choose to be Done? Region: Ann Arbor, Michigan The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Anna Kendrick

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MMcFarlandcreates — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:31:07 -0400

User name: MMcFarlandCreates Title: The Chronicles of Bryce Year 1: The World Underneath Genre: Fantasy/ Young Adult Synopsis: Bryce O'Neil is a sickly 11 year old girl living in Ireland. But when her parents are killed in a tragic accident she is forced to live with her aunt and uncle in Indiana. While the couple are kind Bryce finds herself miserable. Until, one day, while playing in the garden, a small brown rabbit begins to follow Bryce. To her disbelief the animal follows her every move. When she finally decides to bring the rabbit in she sets in on her bed and watches it transform into a young girl. The girl explains that her name is Chess and that she has been sent by her mentor to find a child who will help save their world. Chess thus takes Bryce on a journey to the world beneath ours: Rivier. Now Bryce is on a journey to learn the ways of this strange world in order to help find the long lost prince and save their world and ours from an evil sorcereress. But what happens when her and Chess become entangled in a complex web of secrets? Region: USA- North Carolina Actor who would play character in movie adaption: Well she is too old but Kacey Rohl.

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sarashay — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:31:24 -0400

User name: Sarashay Title: Dave the Wanderer and the Circle of the Sun Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Synopsis: Dave Wander is just another neo-shamanic fixit guy traveling the country in a battered VW camper van named Lucy. He lets Spirit guide him where he needs to go, and what he needs to do when he gets there. When he nearly runs over a girl who is standing in the middle of the highway at two o'clock in the morning, he takes it as a hint from Spirit that it's his job to do something about it. Mirina was ready to die when she was told to leave the Circle of the Sun until she could prove herself worthy again. Instead she meets Dave, who takes her in, offers to drive her to her estranged father and gradually causes her to question everything she thought she knew about her place in life. Maxwell White has used the Law of Attraction to build himself an incredible life and a devoted following with the Circle of the Sun. He wants even more and he knows he can get it. But when Mirina meets Dave Wander, things start happening that are outside of his control. And Maxwell White insists on being in control . . . Region: USA :: Georgia :: Atlanta The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Jamie Campbell Bower as Dave Wander, (if he keeps his hair messy enough and can do a decent American accent.)

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A.M.V.Author — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:35:02 -0400

User name: _Zivaliya_ Title:Tales of Polaria: Fugitive of the Fallen City Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Fairshore, an isolated, hidden, and magic-protected threshold, filled with people taught by values and honesty… One hundred years earlier, the knight Thogan Fairshore, escaped with his friends and family from the city Airathe to protect them. That is how Fairshore began, and it will probably never change from its strict and unbending ways. The Airathe City is dangerous… at least that is what Mavian Danth tells her. But Zivaliya, a young woman with a divided heritage, finds herself feeling trapped inside this safe, slowly moving world. Stories of danger and adventures told by a friend who has been missing for seven years filled her head. If only, she could make a difference, somewhere. Her wish is granted as she finds an injured mage, who landed in Fairshore while battling the cursed Hukkath, the demon whose black magic captivated the city. But before she could get help, Hukkath found his prey and spirited them both to his lair in Airathe City. Zivaliya and the other prisoners from different races managed to escape, but the mage sacrificed himself to distract Hukkath… Now she was in the city. Vowing to save the mage if he lived, and destroy the demon with the mysterious Shadow Dragons’ help, she realizes everything is much harder than it looks. She is dismayed with the people of the city; they had no values or love for the world around them. Each step of her way, she tries to make the people understand what they were missing. The Council of the Airathe City hated her for that. Under her guidance, the peasants were growing strong; even Hukkath’s black magic has been growing weaker... Allies and enemies were everywhere, hidden behind their own masks, some wanted her dead, and others… were waiting patiently in the shadows. Waiting to unmask their true intentions. Region: Colorado The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Dunno...

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ByronBlue — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:35:45 -0400

User name: ByronBlue Title: The Red Elm Genre: Historical Fiction Synopsis: Police Inspector Alfred Hemming accidently saves a convict after a riot in Edinburgh, September 1924. To amend his mistake Hemming takes on the mission of transporting the convict back to London where she is to be hanged. On the journey down he takes along a few constables, his brother -the doctor and the Chief Constable's daughter, Ms Avondale. It doesn't take long before Ms Avondale is kidnapped and offered in exchange for the release of the convict. Hemming is reluctant telling the Chief Constable about the turn of event and instead tries to save Ms Avondale in secrecy. While doing this he gets closer to the convict and understanding her he finally starts to understand himself. Region: Edinburgh:Scotland The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Colin Firth (in his 30s)

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IlFantasma — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:59:57 -0400

User name: Soupnazi Title: Linked Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Fate lives a solitary life. Existing as a higher being, as those like her tend to call themselves, she doesn't have much to do. This constraint led her to ingenuity, and for years she's created and played with worlds--with a flick of her wrist she can save a life... or end one. One lonely night, she chooses an old world of hers, Odaria, and finds herself drawn to a small shack, where circumstance has led two very different people together. Intrigued, she conjures a magic lightning strike, and the results surprise even her. The minds of two teenagers, Chloyden Aberdon and Felica Kingsong, are now linked. The novel itself explores their journey, as they escape from the locked-down city-state of Dera, pass through the market-town of Peth, and wind up in Parim, the magical capital of Odaria where they learn the ways of magic from Ror Koradin, in return for allowing her to study their magical connection. But the link between Chloyden and Felica's minds is not a beneficial occurrence, as they find themselves unable to function when they can't move more than two feet apart, or tell their own thoughts from the other's. Will they break this curse, or will Fate have to find herself a new diversion? Region: USA :: Florida :: Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Annie Thurman for the FMC, Ian Nelson with blond hair for the MMC

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Void-Auron — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:51:20 -0400

User name: Void-auron Title: River Takes All Genre: Sci-Fi Synopsis: A collection of short stories, telling the lives of the people brought to live by The River: A moment’s contact with water and the whim of an unknowable power brings them to the River and the empty city that stands beside it. But as the years pass they fall into the mistakes of the city’s previous residents. Slavery and the revolutions to end it, to punish those responsible…it all brings only more bodies to the River’s bottom. They walk unknowingly to the fate of the builders of the city. The River grows angry. Any life is a story, the lives chronicled here tell the story of the settlers who named their city Rau. In “The River”, Jan becomes the first man to set foot on the River’s shore in quite some time. “Idealists” tells about the daughter of the first President, showing how quickly the system goes rotten under his leadership. “So, so Beautiful” is the story of Philippe Diaby, founder of the largest settlement out of Rau. That settlement, named “Haven”, is home to Lawrence Nasri – a man pursued by one of the worst in Rau’s corrupt system. He finds strength in his companion Tarik Beckerman and eventually leads the people of Haven upriver, out of harm’s way. The exodus of the Havenites is chronicled in “The Children”. As tensions rise, five people confident in their view of the world (“Clarity”) wonder how the builders disappeared. Immigrant leader in the rebellion, Jean faces off against “Sententia”, a hopeless warrior for peace, over the fate of the citizens of Rau. In the aftermath, the survivors realize the “Obscurity” of truth in the world. And long before that, there was a child in the builder’s city. She was Ara, her mother’s daughter and her father’s son. She understands that “The River Takes All”: she watched it happen. Region: USA::Pennslyvania::Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: What main character? You could maybe call Ara the main character, but I'd want an unknown child actor for her.

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Dr_Strangelove — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:53:35 -0400

Nominating myself :) Username: Dr. Strangelove Title: Once Upon a Time in British Columbia Genre: Western Synopsis: Alice Selma Harvey, a young and strong-willed female bounty hunter, in hopes of improving her reputation, assists an older man (Theodore Levi Cooper) track down the man who paralyzed his right arm, murdered his wife and raped his six year old daughter. Region: USA: NY: Albany Actors: Alice Selma Harvey- Rooney Mara Theodore Levi Cooper- Phillip Seymour Hoffman

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ToonLettuce — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:13:12 -0400

User name: ToonLettuce Title: Controller Genre: YA Science Fiction Synopsis: Terelyn is a city operated by numerous A. I. frames, each in charge of different sectors of the large establishment. The A. I. keep the city's government free to deal with more pressing problems better worth their time. However, the A. I. cannot operate unchecked, and if the government won't supervise them, then the job has to fall to somebody else.Thus the Controller Project was born, meant to find the one citizen able to be trusted with the upkeep and safety of the entire city. The Controller must be chosen young, trained to handle his or her responsibilities, and then assimilated into the culture of the city itself, able to perform perfectly while still blending in with the citizens of Terelyn. Peter Sixteen thinks he's handling the job well. The slums are the ideal home for someone who wants to keep out of the spotlight, and even with his mechanical arm and electronic eye he barely looks worth the effort of a second glance. Even better, the city's running with barely a hiccup, thanks to Peter's careful efforts as the Controller. And as long as he's not slacking off, he's allowed to do whatever he wants so long as he follows one simple rule: never manipulate the A. I. for his own personal gain. For Peter, it's probably the easiest rule he's ever had to follow. So Peter feels like he's got everything in the bag, until a wild-eyed rogue named Guinea Price forces him into her rebellion scheme. Guinea may not know what Peter can do, but it's only a matter of time before the pesky rogue she realizes something is up. Peter needs to shake Guinea off fast before he gets pulled too deep into a revolution that could not only destroy him, but Terelyn too. Region: USA: Kentucky: Bowling Green The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Thomas Sangster, I suppose.

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lil_bunneh — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:35:02 -0400

Your synopsis sounds interesting. I can't help but notice one thing though. You start off with present time, and then switch to past in mid sentence. (in no time at all, war broke out) From there on you continue with past tense. You might want to fix that, it's confusing. :)

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PenanceS — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:43:16 -0400

User name: PenanceS Title: Monsterous Genre: Sci/fi, humor Synopsis: This world, is not like our own. Vampires, Frankenstein, werewolves, goblins, demons, Hydes. a crack of lightning sends something to their realm, something truly un-monster like. A human being! how would our human get home? does he want to? Region: USA: North Carolina, Outer Banks. The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: A very pale - Anna Paquin

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C.T. Lawrence — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 22:04:51 -0400

User name: C.T. Lawrence Title: Domina Dux Genre: Historical Fiction Synopsis: Constance, duchess of Guerraine, countess of Carpousse, and marquise of the Western March, may possess enviable amounts of wealth and privilege, but for a young woman in medieval France titles and estates are insufficient safeguards against the designs of ambitious lords. As a child growing up at her father's ducal villa, and in later years spent in a convent, Constance understood her primary purpose in life was as a tool to be used by men to leverage themselves into positions of greater prestige. She never realizes how truly powerless she is, however, until her father sends her far away, where she knows no one and cannot even speak the local dialect, to marry, sight unseen, a man who craves the throne of France for himself and has no qualms about using his wife to obtain it. Constance must overcome her youthful naïveté, her isolation, and the presumed deficiencies of her gender to protect the lands and people entrusted to her against the predations of her ambitious husband and the vengeance of a king who will use any means to retain his throne. Region: USA :: Virginia :: Shenandoah Valley The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Saoirse Ronan

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October Black — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 22:17:29 -0400

USER NAME: October Black TITLE: Elemental GENRE: Young Adult Urban Fantasy SYNOPSIS: The cops called him an Arsonist. The shrinks called him a Pyromaniac. The social workers called him a Firebug. The foster kids called him a Freak. Tyler called them idiots. Arsonists needed matches and gasoline to start fires. Tyler just needed to be in a bad mood and his mind did the rest. Tyler had never heard of a Pyromaniac with a body temperature so high that it rivaled a fever. Firebugs couldn’t put their hands into a lit furnace and come out unscathed. But an Elemental could. After 15 years of life as an outsider, Tyler is about to discover a home where being a freak is normal. Unfortunately for Tyler, a world where Elementals keep the rest of the supernatural in check will prove to be a far deadlier place to grow up. REGION: USA - CT - Shoreline ACTOR WHO WOULD PLAY MAIN CHARACTER: Dylan Minnette

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Iz — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 22:25:47 -0400

Hey, why not? User name: Iz Title: "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" Genre: Young Adult & Youth Synopsis: (Or How Bonnie Carter Grew Up, Learned To Love, Found A Best Friend For Life, And Quite Possibly May Have Started Her Own LGBT Alliance By Means Of A Shoddy Pen Pal Service And A Bit Of Good Luck) Bonnie Carter is the first person to admit that life sucks when you're gay in your homophobic South Carolina town. At the insistence of her parents to find friends, Bonnie signs up for a pen pal service. After deflecting some homophobic slurs and letters sent with no response, Bonnie finds a ragtag group of youths in need of some advice -- and just like her, a friend. Bonnie's no expert, but she might just be up for the job, and along the way, she'll find some highly friends in low places, someone to love, her first best friend to accept her, and herself. Region: USA :: Florida :: Northwest The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: In my mind, Bonnie looks like Karen Gillan. Note: I'd like it -- if my story was chosen, that is -- if the graphic designer could include the parenthetical in the synopsis on the cover, as that is technically part of the title (It was too long for NaNo!), but if it's too much trouble to fit it all, I understand. :)

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Runing Lion — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 22:38:50 -0400

User name: Running Lion Title: Unauthorized Absence Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense Synopsis: As a cadet in the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, you never dream that anything can harm you. With the crest on your chest, and your buds behind you, you feel like you can take on the world. New Cadet/ Kayla Henry didn't want to take on the world, she just wanted to go for a run, but, while out, she was taken off the road. Her absence isn't noticed until that night, when they first think she is still out. Once they realize what really happened, the cops find no leads, and the case goes cold. Later in the year, Cadet Corporal/ Jessica Nacks is taken off the sidewalk in front of Burrus Hall. Even with witnesses, there are no leads. The Corps tightens its security, and Alpha, the company both girls were from, orders that no female be alone at any time. It doesn't help. The perpetrator wants revenge for an insult in the past, and he is going to get what he wants, no matter who he takes. Throughout the year, tension and fear fills their lives. The bond between cadets both strains, and strengthens. Some completely lose it, while others help hold others together. All through this, the taken girls create a bond stronger than any of the others. They build trust and friendship throughout their time of unauthorized absence Region: USA :: Virginia :: Hampton Roads The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Honestly, I have no idea, I don't watch a lot of TV or movies these days. Um, maybe Elizabeth Olsen, Haley Bennett, or Emily Browning. Really just has to be between 17 and 24, and preferably not well known.

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brianarants — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 22:42:42 -0400

Here goes nothing. User name: brianarants Title: Hold On Genre: Young Adult, Literary fiction Synopsis: Bernard drops everything from his life to go live in a hotel that his apparent "uncle" runs called The Common Inn. It's a fresh start he wants even when he was already starting his last year of high school. Whatever the matter is, Bernard decided it was time to cut off all ties with everyone, even his girlfriend. Now wandering in a small town of New York, he falls into a group of people who are seemingly intriguing with their strange form of friendships. But even as things were going semi-normal in his new life, a love he left behind comes back to haunt him. Now he must confront the cold hard facts of what it really means to have friendships and lovers, or he'll be repeating the cycle once again. Region: USA :: Florida :: Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Hayden Christensen

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dejalemming — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 22:50:47 -0400

User name: dejalemming Title: Butterfly Organs and Survival Blues Genre: Satire, Humor, and Parody (with a heavy dose of mainstream fiction mixed in) Synopsis: It's been almost twenty years since Maggie finished treatment for her second cancer go-around. Which is great and all, but those side effects of treatment have presented some... challenges, especially in her new life as a grad student at a university on the edge of the middle of nowhere. But it's all manageable, right? She can cope with the crutches, with the attention span of a goldfish, and with a dysfunctional thyroid whose only purpose in life is to play host to a benign nodule she's named Max. And with treatment flashbacks. And with doing long-distance outreach to other survivors. Oh, and with getting through a PhD program. Completely do-able. Absolutely. Absolutely exhausting. There's a reason her survivor friends Clarice, Noemi, and Nathan call it "survivor blues": out of treatment, you want to do it all AND save the world--or at least other cancer patients--and look and feel great doing it. Until reality hits you like a ton of bricks. When Craig, a member of her cohort, suddenly finds himself at the wrong end of a diagnosis, Maggie's not the only one with a thyroid gone wrong, and now she has to try to shake off the "survivor blues" and flashbacks and be a rock through a rocky process. A skinny, sarcastic, over-educated rock, but whatever, right? Region: California:: Riverside County The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Ellen Muth has the right build and temperament, but I'd also be okay with Pauley Perrette (although she's waaaaay taller than I really see Maggie, she'd really bring some great energy and quirkiness to it).

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leejamlee — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 23:29:26 -0400

User name: leejamlee Title: Inheritance Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Vera knows the stories of her family as well as she knows the migration patterns of the karibou herds and geese flocks. She knows her country, Balakova, as windswept and frosty plain land. She knows her own mother, her own brother, and the many hunters and crafters of her tribe, the Verona, yet she knows little outside of her village. But she does not know why her ears are bothered by a whispering no one else hears, quiet and shapeless voices which tell of her ongoing both near and far. When Vera tries to tell others of this, she is disbelieved and seen as inept. Acquiesced with being known as the Verona’s fool, the life Vera had envisioned for herself is changed when a trader visits her village, a woman who admits with pride to hearing the same voices which have haunted Vera all her life. It not a sign of being demented, as her family had thought, but a sign of inherited magic; her curse is turned into a gift and Vera’s mother sends her away, to be trained as an officer for her country’s military. Uprooted from the quiet life of a Verona, accustoming herself to her new life proves to be a difficult task, as Vera is confronted with prejudice from her teachers and juvenile violence from her peers. She has inherited more than magic from her foremothers. Region: USA – Washington state The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Zoe Saldana

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abby-LOVE — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 23:40:27 -0400

User name: abby-LOVE Title: Infinite Loop Genre: Young Adult Synopsis: Seventeen-year-old, bespectacled Simon "Malady" Cooper is one of the few newspaper delivery boys in the country who still rides a bike. Born and raised in the small conservative town of Ranger, he is one of a small group of "wannabe goths" striking out against the strict social norm that has become part of the unspoken law. He is also one of the few seventeen year olds who still has an imaginary friend... Carlsbad Danger, one of the few African Americans in Ranger, even though he doesn't really exist. Simon's paper route is not exactly normal. The road describes a perfect figure eight, with a dead straight stretch cutting through the middle. On one side of the dividing street, the yards are green and the houses are tall but cold. On the other side, crabgrass shows through even the most honest attempts, the houses are small, and the people are loud and chaotic. The inhabitants of one side are suspicious of the other side, and vice versa - and Simon finds himself in the middle of a class struggle that has been going on for generations. And then, there's the matter of the haunted house down the street... Oddly, the belief that a witch lives there seems to be the ONLY thing that the inhabitants of the neighborhood agree upon... Everything changes for Simon when he is approached by his once-tormentor, ex-football player Michael Rudd, who, to Simon's shock, begs him to take over a very peculiar grocery delivery job for the woman in the haunted house. Simon takes the job and soon finds himself entangled in the life of the town witch, Ms. Evangeline Winters. Evangeline has the rare condition of being completely color-blind, and she also believes that her house, an ancient old timber structure that seems on the verge of collapse, rests on the rift between Earth and another dimension, a dimension of nightmares... Simon finds himself tangled in her fight against the monsters that come through the rift - monsters that are as real to Evangeline as Carlsbad is to Simon, and in the fight between conforming and being himself, the fight between reality and illusion. And, in the end, he learns something about himself as well... Region: Georgia :: Atlanta The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Michael Bolten, I think. He pulled off that one Criminal Minds guy, and he does look good dressed in black... even if it's only a WANNABE like Simon.

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naturalred78 — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 23:41:24 -0400

User Name: naturalred78 Title: Retail Therapy Genre: Mainstream fiction Synopsis: Chaos ensues when a group of retail workers have had it with rude customers and a company that only cares about profits, profits, profits. Mara leads the way to prank wars against management and ungrateful customers as she tries to find a way out of a job that just doesn't seem to cut it anymore. When you work in retail for 10 years, you're bound to lose your mind at some point! Region: USA: Wisconsin: Kenosha/Racine The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Emma Stone or Anna Faris

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risuyoru — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 23:56:29 -0400

User name: risuyoru Title: And When Are the Days Worth Living For? Genre: Historical Fiction Synopsis: The year is 1851. Due to the death of her mistress and a promise left behind in a will, Molly Bridges is now a free woman. However, "free" is all she is and all she has. Her husband and children were sold several months earlier to combat the plantation's financial problems. She knows who purchased them, she even knows the price their new owner wants for them, but she has nothing with which to offer for their purchase. Due to the new, stricter guidelines implemented in the Fugitive Slave Act, Molly is too afraid to head North, for fear she could be mistaken for a runaway and captured. However, state law will not allow her to remain in the South as a freed slave. Molly decides to take the only option she sees available and heads West for California and its promises of gold in the hopes she can secure the funding necessary to purchase her family. Region: USA:Ohio The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Penny Johnson Jerald

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jacobo383 — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 23:59:20 -0400

user: Jacobo383 Title: Liberator Genre: Sci-Fi, Fantasy Supnosis: James Thompson, the leader of the king's Elite Guard, the hands of the soverign himself, punishes those who defy the emperor. Rachel, the leader of the rebellion (all those who poopse the king and his empire) has never tasted bondage, but is willing to risk her life to secure the freedom of others, and seeks revenge for her lost brother. When they meet on the field of battle, strength against wit, the empire will never be the same Reigon: USA Las Vegas The actor who would play your main character in movie adaptation: Russell Crowe

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KayOS — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:07:45 -0400

User name: KayOS Title: Pure of Heart Genre: Young Adult/Science Fiction Synopsis: Kiana's in a rut. Actually, it seems more like a curse. Day after day, hour after hour, life is just so... repetitive. Boring. Average. She hates it. That's why, when something completely, well, unexpected happens, she's elated. Yeah, maybe it's a little dangerous, and sure, maybe she should be a little more worried than she is. It's all so refreshing, though. After all, one doesn't get infected by some mysterious "virus" with some seriously weird (and some seriously amazing) side effects everyday. They say they're working on a cure, but... does she even want one? Region: Random Small Town, Pennsylvania The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Molly Caitlyn Quinn as Kiana Sinclair

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Coralyn — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:09:32 -0400

User name: Coralyn Title: Thief Genre: Fantasy with a tinge of romance. Synopsis: Shadows cloaking her lithe frame, Marietta leaps from rafter to rafter. Below her, guards patrol the hallway. It is the Crown Prince's wedding day, and nothing must go wrong. Her fingers flicker and the soldiers crumple to the floor, their muscles collapsing. Paralytic darts are a must for any Thief. Pausing for another unit to pass beflow her, Marietta reflects. A street child, orphaned by the blood plague, she was recruited into the infamous Thieves Guild. An organisation shrouded in mystery, its existence alive almost exclusively in folk tales and superstition. Through training she realised her true potential. Stepping through air to appear behind her targets, she met her challenges as a pickpocket and assassin. She was a Thief. By chance of fate, she had caught Prince Luca's eye and been summoned to the palace to work as a servant. The Thieves Guild had rejoiced - What an opportunity! Marietta believed she had been sentenced to her death - And nearly was. When she was found out as a traitor, Prince Luca had banished her from the palace, unwilling to send his lover to the gallows. But here she is again - crouched on a beam above Price Luca's door. Her target on the other side of those ornate wooden doors. What would he say when she returned? Would she be able to kill his assassin in time? Region: Australia :: Adelaide The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Marietta would be played by Scarlett Johansson (with red hair), Luca would be played by Jonathon Trent.

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Mudge the Expendable — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:13:06 -0400

I just cannot imagine a title or a synopsis that lends itself to a greeat cover more readily! User name:Lillian Crow Title:The Were-Dyke Rides at Midnight Genre:Urban Fantasy Synopsis:Basically you've got MC Justine Heck, a homeless lesbian werewolf with innate Gaydar: the ability to tell if a queer person within 100 miles is in trouble and the ability to pinpoint their location and track them there. After high school she moves several hundred miles away from home to Seattle to escape her parents (who are more concerned about the "lesbian" part than the "werewolf" one) and takes up a day job as a dishwasher. And then she becomes a superhero. She uses her Gaydar to find queer people who need help, uses the Dykemobile ('82 Volvo station wagon and where she sleeps at night) to get around, and if need be she administers justice with her Gay Bar (a crowbar painted in rainbow colors, adorned with sparkles and the word GAY in black block letters.) All goes well for seven years or so, and then through a hilarious turn of events that aren't so hilarious at all she gets roped into being the caretaker for a homeless gay teen named Xandra. AND THEN PLOT STUFF I HAVEN'T THOUGHT OF YET HAPPENS :| Region:USA:Washington:Olympia The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I can't speak for the writer.

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MusicalRaven — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:36:28 -0400

User name:MusicalRaven Title: Sane Genre: Thriller/Mystery/Suspense (Still deciding) Synopsis: Seriel killers are a natural occuense, and normal as apples or bad movies, but no one likes them. Better yet, no one really knows how they adapted thier current level of insanity. Well, Kathy Dalliery sure does, because she'd hit exactly thirty-seven individuals with her car, nineteen have died, and not just because of her car. With the rotating perspectives of Kathy, Detective Ryan Holt, and various others, you will learn the real reason seriel killers do what they do, and why you should be chaining yourself up in a safe house right about now, because everyone is cabable of murder, they just haven't tried it yet. *Cue evil smile* Region: Elsewhere: The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Isla Fisher (This pic [http://www.topnews.in/files/isla-fisher.jpg] is perfect)

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Samantha Wolfe — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 01:39:47 -0400

That has to be the best title I've ever seen.... It's so true, too.... haha It sounds like it'll be really cool. :-) Good luck!

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Necoco — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 02:40:17 -0400

User name: Necoco Title: Two Years and Counting Genre: Adventure/Fantasy/Erotic fiction Synopsis: Klaus Parker would've been just your average albino bartender in New York city if it hadn't been for a little short cut through Central Park on his way home from work. Upon discovering and touching a mysterious crystal formation growing out of a lightning struck tree,Klaus is knocked unconscious and sent hurtling into an unknown world,only to find once he'd woken that the lower half of his body has been replaced by that of a snake's. In order to get home hes forced to enlist the help of a cannibalistic centipede man known only as Ryuk. Will he ever find his way home? Or will their dangerous journey become too much for him? Torture,lust,and gay love is taken to a whole new level in this action packed adventure. As for Klaus;home may not be what he thinks it is..... Region: USA-Iowa-Nichols The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Hmm...This is a tough one... I think Orlando Bloom could play a good Klaus,you'd just have to dip him in some white paint and give him some pink contacts. XD As for Ryuk.....that would probably be the toughest,the only actors I know of I couldn't really see as playing him. :P

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chloeeanne — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 02:50:33 -0400

Just thought I'd offer up my novel for suggestion! :) User name: chloeeanne Title: The Marriage of Heaven and Hell Genre: Literary Fiction Synopsis: Hénri, a comatose man, wanders alone through the hazy and transient world of his dreams, conflicted by the persistent memory of the woman he left behind - who he believes has continued on with her life without him. Isolated by space and time, Hénri spends his lonely days and nights trying to figure out the rules of his new state of consciousness and how to return to the previous one. The edges dividing dream and reality, love and obsession blur as he stops at nothing for absolution - until one night, when something in his universe shifts. Meanwhile, on the other side of consciousness, a happily married and otherwise normal American woman wakes up on a clear December morning from a vivid, lingering dream of a strange encounter with a man she's never met. Curious about the happening, she compiles a record of her dreams - which leads to an unexpected discovery. Inspired by Einstein's theory of special relativity, "The Marriage of Heaven and Hell" investigates the enigmatic relationship between time and space, dreams and reality, and the mysterious ties that binds us all together. The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Christoph Waltz Region: USA: Houston, Texas

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IngeZvdB — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 05:35:18 -0400

User name: IngeZvdB Title: Wanhoop (= Despair) Genre: Mystery, thriller & suspense Synopsis: How would you feel when your husband thinks you have lost your marbles? You're hearing noises no one else does. You wake up out of a nightmare every single night, chest heavy. You feel you are being touched, but there's simply nothing there. Nothing real. There's not one person who seems to really understand what you are going through. No one who is able to explain what is happening. Family, friends, professionals have loads of opinions and advice, but nothing helps you get out of the situation you are being dragged into deeper and deeper with every minute that passes. Despair. There seems to be no way out... (this novel will be written in Dutch) Region: Europe :: Holland & Belgium The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Sandra Bullock

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BRuth — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 05:42:36 -0400

second this one. I'd like to read about this restaurant.......

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BRuth — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 05:44:20 -0400

voting here to second Chang Chow's and the Yodiac

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BRuth — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 06:12:57 -0400

I'd like to read it too!

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summend — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 06:13:26 -0400

Sounds really intriguing! I'd like to read it.

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PurpleStar97 — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 08:35:56 -0400

User name: PurpleStar97 Title: Love At Second Sight Genre: Romance (Smoochy!) Synopsis: Soraya Edwards is blissfully happy with her life. She has flaws, her life is NOT perfect, but she finally feels like she's living her life how SHE wants to. Three weeks after she's supposed to be married....her husband-to-be dies in a car crash that wasn't his fault. The only thing for her to do is to seek comfort from her best friend since childhood, Benjamin. Yet, every step she takes towards Ben, makes her feel that she's cheating on Tyler. What can she do? Region: Europe! England! Kent! The Universe! :P The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I have THREE main characters so here goes! Tyler: Chris Hemsworth (That guy from Thor!) Soraya: Emmy Rossum (Christine from The Phantom of the Opera! Dun Dun DUN!!) Benjamin: Taylor Launter (The werewolf from Twilight, you can't miss him. He's usually shirtless. **dead-pan**) I hope i done everything correctly there! hehe! RJ :D

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Wonder — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 08:47:17 -0400

User name: Wonder Title: Morgan's Plot Genre: Young Adult Synopsis: Thirteen-year-old Morgan spends his time at school fighting others, rarely giving thought to the fact that his mother is in prison for life and how he has no idea who his father is. Shortly before his mother dies, however, he meets her, and learns he is the illegitimate son of the Prince of Wales, who betrayed his mother and abandoned him when he was born. Furious, he makes him mind up to meet his father. Getting there is difficult, but what will happen when he does meet Prince Wayne? Will he talk to him and try to understand him? Or will he releash his anger and revenge? Inspired by the Arthurian legend story of Mordred. Region: Australia: Sydney The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Asa Butterfield, definitely

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candle.city — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:58:59 -0400

User name: candle.city Title: Asymptote Genre: Romance/Fantasy Synopsis: Hubris Liebskind has been deprived of their sense of touch as long as he can remember. It's like it just doesn't exist; he cannot feel the wind on his skin, the sting of a cut if he slices the wrong way, the sensation of another's touch. He's been living like this for so long that he just doesn't question it anymore: the fact that he's abnormal, why he's like this when everyone else is just fine, that everyone avoids and ignores him. He has his life, he is perfectly content. Until he meets Silk. Silk, who has also never felt touch, albeit for a very different reason than he. Silk, who is kind but tight-lipped, who puts questions into his head. As they start to travel and search for answers, their relationship stumbles and unravels into being. They fumble with each other, meet more people who are missing something, learn and teach and grow. But without touch, how do you know anything exists? How can you say that you are real? What if you aren't? And for the first time in years, Hubris grows to doubt. But he continues, because in the long run, the journey- all its ups and downs and sudden turns- is what matters the most. Region: Asia:Indonesia The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation:

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candle.city — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:15:30 -0400

Darn, missed a bit. The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Um... Anne Hathaway as Silk and Miles Fisher as Hubris.

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mutewolf_ — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:44:40 -0400

User name: mutewolf_ Title: The Taste of Magic Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: In the north of Morells, a kingdom seeped in magic and history, there is an old city that is mostly forgotten. Ignored, even, particularly by the King. Elphis has grown bitter after a series of murders that clearly led to a twisted group of mages who killed too many innocent, including Lord Rabals' wife. The Rabals are the most powerful and respected family in Elphis and Lord Rabals takes his wife's death personally. He has taken control of the city and driven all mages out of Elphis and devised a method to determine what children are born with the gift. Liana was one of those children. On her ninth birthday, she was swept away across the kingdom to the seaside city of Solanthis and dumped in an orphanage. Now, eleven years later, she's been recruited by Captain Wolffe, leader of a special squad. Distrust of the lead mage has caused Wolffe to seek better recruitments and, with a little convincing, Liana decides to come along. Hoping to see her parents again and find out why she was really sent away, Liana agrees to journey back across Morells with a somewhat motley crew of dragons and humans and discovers what being different is really like. Region: USA :: Kentucky :: Lexington The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Liana would be played by Felicia Day and Wolffe would be played by Robert Downey Jr.

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useyourlove — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:36:42 -0400

User name: useyourlove Title: Love Letters to Vincent Heart Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: Paige Parker's cult sci-fi television show "Heart Star" was cancelled without warning and she finds herself working at the local grocery store. When a mysterious man in black walks in and insists she take a ride in his government issue helicopter, she thinks at first it must be a practical joke. But when she ends up installed behind a communications hub in Houston, relaying information from the Starship Destiny to the skeleton NASA night shift in the midst of the first manned mission to Mars, she thinks this is anything but a laughing matter. Especially since it's now her job to converse on a regular basis with her childhood crush, the poster child for space exploration: Jordan Welles. With all communication devices and legal documentation confiscated so as to not run afoul of the national unions (which only allow work from 9-5), Paige essentially no longer exists. As she struggles to come to terms with the implications of being a non-entity, she turns to the only people who will understand her and feed her need for escapism at the same time: the local (and equally illegal) baseball team--The Nasty Astros--and their player-manager Clancey Shaffer. Region: USA :: North Carolina :: Chapel Hill The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Paige is a Barbara Stanwyck type, Jordan I see as a 1940's John Garfield, Clancey Shaffer is more Gregory Peck or possibly Gary Cooper. And I prove yet again that my film knowledge is temporally limited. Sigh.

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ohmynoti — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:39:56 -0400

This isn't my novel, and I don't really know this writer, I just think the Synopsis seems promising and could be really fun for somebody to come up with a cover for. User name: andifadoubledeckerbus Title: There is a Light that never goes out Genre: Young Adult & Youth Synopsis: Your name is Connor de la Lune and you are a force of nature. You know what you want and you always get it. You can do everything, and you aren't scared of anything, even though you probably should be. Your name is Aaron Corvin and you know how to start a fire. Be it literal or metaphorical, the fire's always been on your side. That's probably a good thing, because no one else ever was. Your name is Nelly Tempest, and in the past month you've seen two ghosts in your backyard. There used to be a lot more of them, but they haven't come around much lately. Sometimes you miss your friends a lot, but at the same time, you're just tired of waiting. Your name is Marlon Mabray, and you suddenly understand when you taste the cold night air. You never realized how much you hated the background noise of hospitals until it was replaced by silence. You shut your eyes and all that matters are the whispers in the back of your head. Region: Europe :: Germany The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: [not my book and I don't know about the characters beyond the short descriptions above, so I'm not gonna touch this one.]

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lisa-bob — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:02:40 -0400

Hi, I'll join the pack of self-nominations: User name: lisa-bob Title: Fox on the Run Genre: Fantasy/Thriller Synopsis: “My name is Julia. When I was seven-years-old I met a werewolf, but no one believed me, and in time I didn’t believe it myself.” By age twenty-six, Julia Bennett knows what she wants: a new dress, a place in Savannah’s society, and a date with the city’s most eligible bachelor, Nick Devereux. Be careful what you wish for, Nick isn’t what he appears to be, and when Julia stumbles upon his secret, she discovers the fatal lengths he’ll go to keep her quiet. Left for dead, Julia discovers her true furry nature as a werefox, and realizes that the world she thought was only in her seven-year-old imagination is, in fact, reality. On the run from Nick, the psychopathic Prince Charming, Julia retreats to one place a not-so-human girl can go to hide – Moose Crossing, Alaska. Talk about culture shock, Moose Crossing is about as rural as Savannah is quaint, and there are more supernaturals than you can shake a stick at. Unfortunately, some of the residents aren’t rolling out the welcome wagon to the shape-shifting newcomer. Among the hostiles is Russell Tala, the big, bad alpha of the local werewolf pack. Problem is, Julia suspects that Russell is the very same werewolf she met all those years ago as a child. Funny, she doesn’t remember him being so scary … or so sexy. Julia settles into living in Moose Crossing by working at a motel that caters to vacationing supers sightseeing in Denali National Park. But before she can get too comfortable, guests of the motel start turning up dead, and Julia has a sinking feeling that she may be the intended target of the murderer. Whether the person responsible is an adversary from her past, or one of her neighboring foes, she has no clue. What she does know is that she needs to either high-tail it out of town, or find the killer … before she becomes the next victim. Region: USA::Alabama::North The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Not sure about this, but maybe Rebecca Hall.

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ChristProclamer — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:06:39 -0400

Username: ChristProclamer Title: We, The Villains Genre: Thriller Synopsis: “The angels made me do it.” Luke Weaver knows how ridiculous an excuse that is, and he’s never planned on using it. Until his homeland started falling apart...until angels started appearing to him...until those angels started giving him orders. If he obeys, he will quickly become the most hated man in Callonesia. If he disobeys, anything could happen...to him and to the people he loves. Uninformed and inexperienced, Luke leaves behind his wife and children and follows the angels to the capital, where he meets the equally baffled Ty Keawe. The two men quickly learn that they have been brought together for a more-than-simple reason. Guided by heaven and pursued by hell, the pair set out on a nationwide crime spree that will bring Callonesia to her knees. Their mission grows more dangerous with each step, as both men are asked to sacrifice not only themselves, but those they love as well. Before they know it, Luke and Ty are at the center of a battle between warrior angels, fervent policemen, recurring disasters, and an angry mob desperate to bring them down. Unable to turn back, the two press on, every hour teaching them more about God’s final plan for them...and for all the people of Callonesia. Region: USA :: Texas :: Austin The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Liev Schreiber as Luke Weaver, and Darin Brooks as Ty Keawe.

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xbluberriesncremex — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:06:39 -0400

i second this one, too! :)

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victorix — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:07:57 -0400

User name: victorix Title: Rubicon Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: When she was seventeen, Rani's younger brother was stolen by demons, and she was offered a quest to recover him. She instead abandoned him, choosing to stay in the courts of Hell. Nearly twenty years later, she comes to conclusion that she may have made the wrong choice... Region: USA :: Washington :: Seattle The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Young Rani: Kareena Kapoor. Present-day Rani: Kajol Devgan. Prince of Hell: Robert Downey, Jr.

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MissElphaba.x — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:11:35 -0400

User name: MissElphaba.x Title: Draw Me In Genre: Supernatural Romance Synopsis:Hazel King is a 16 year-old girl dying of Consumption in England in 1863. She decides to summon a demon to save her from what she knows is coming. The day after her attempt, she meets a boy that just moved to town. Lucian is handsome, charming, kind....and demonic. Hazel has summoned Lucian to earth, but he refuses to save her. He wants payment, and Hazel isn't buying. What exactly are you supposed to do with a spare demon? Region: USA: Virginia: Shenandoah Valley The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Johnny Depp

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chester_the_cat — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:33:54 -0400

I think this sounds like a great idea as well!

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emmanatrix — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:40:45 -0400

User name: emmanatrix Title: That's Not How I Remember It Genre: Humor, Satire, Parody Synopsis: On the night of the annual multi-kingdom ball, the King of Middle fell down dead. Fright and terror clenched the party-goers as the suspect pool was painstakingly narrowed down to seven different people. The Queen, a mysterious woman from a foreign land; the Elder Prince, a ruthless, an ambitious young man; the Younger Prince, a secretive and strange boy; the King and Queen of the Kingdom of Left, young, power-hungry royalty; or the Royal Chefs, two children with ambiguous origins. Unfortunately, everyone has a different story about what happened in the hour leading up to the king's death, and everyone has a different alibi, and everyone thinks they know everyone's motive for the murder. No one story compliments another, and as their claims become increasingly more ridiculous the truth seems nowhere to be found. Region: USA :: North Carolina :: Triad The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Considering there is no true main character, I'm going to say Jesse Eisenberg and let who I think he plays be a mystery

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hrsegrl245 — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:01:56 -0400

User name: hrsegrl245 Title: Musings of a Dark Soul Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: "You don't have a soul, you are a soul. You have a body."--CS Lewis A Soul. What is it? Where does it reside? How did you get one? Do you even have one? This is not a book about theology. It is the story of a brother/sister pair in a fantasy world where your soul defines who you are and what you can accomplish. Set in a world where dark and light do not mean good and evil and in fact good and evil are extremes which will be shied away from at every turn, the pair of siblings soon learn the destinies that await them. Region: North Carolina, USA The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Personally if this ever were to happen (unlikely) I'd probably want to use unknowns however for the purpose of making a cover - Girl: Emmy Rossum, Boy: perhaps Alex Pettyfer (still working out the details of their faces)

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palmedfire — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:33:06 -0400

User name: Fanciful Girl Title: The Woman in White Genre: Literary Fiction Synopsis: When Miu was eleven, her mother brought her along on a business trip – having taken over her husband’s family business after his death – to Takarazuka where they were to live with an old school friend of hers for two weeks. During their stay, her mother’s friend, who was a big Takarazuka Revue fan, invited them to watch a performance with her and although her mother had to decline, due to prior engagements, Miu went with her to watch ‘Ludwig II’, starring Aika Mire and Ootori Rei. This experience would change Miu’s life forever. The image of Ootori Rei, in the role of Fanciful Girl, stayed with her, began to infiltrate her dreams. Soon this Woman in White lost the original musumeyaku’s features and took on an identity of her own – the embodiment of perfection, a spirit Miu devoted herself to fully, came to love passionately. Like a lover. Her first love. Throughout her teens, she suffered a lot of anguish, knowing that this one person whom she could love was only a fragment of her imagination. A few girls around her attracted her attention, but none of them could live up to the example set by the Woman in White. Gradually, in an effort to avoid the disappointments and the guilt, Miu learned to distance herself from her passions, aware that the Woman in White would never be attainable to her in real life. She contented herself with focusing on her preparations to audition for the Takarazuka Music School, attending lessons in show dance besides her ballet classes and grew into a joyful and lively girl, despite the remnants of longing and loss still present beneath the surface. Imagining a life in the Takarazuka Revue allowed her to hold on to her precious Woman in White; the Revue providing a world where she would be as near to her ideal as was possible, outside of her dreams. Accepted at her first try-out, Miu spent her two years in Music School realising that although she knew the elements of the perfect musumeyaku, saw them come together when dancing with the Woman in White – and its light often reflected on her classmates’ faces the next morning, the emotions required to portray that kind of woman in acting escaped her. As a dancer, though, she was indeed flawless and this talent placed her tenth in her class, upon graduating. Takarazuka became her home, then. Here, she felt closer to the Woman in White than she ever had before and therefore it didn’t bother her that her acting skills led her nowhere. Unlike many of the girls around her, she had no ambitions of stardom. Her only ambition was to one day be able to match the Woman in White, to earn her touch and be loved by her. Despite her lack of drive, her talents as a dancer were discovered by her troupe as well as the fans and in ken-4, she began to receive smaller prolific dance solos in the main show revues and bigger roles in the shinjin kouen musicals. Without the burden of playing main characters, she happily took the opportunity for performing on stage – dancing the same steps that she so effortlessly danced in her dreams, with the Woman in White. However, in the wake of her performance as Hippolyta in the ‘Oberon’s Steps’ shinko, she was granted her first lead. Playing Odette in a Bow Hall production of the Swan Lake story. It struck her immediately as ‘a dream role’, a role intended for the Woman in White who lived in symbiosis with her. Although the presence of the Woman in White had always been a comfort, something she treasured more than anything, the pressure of suddenly having to prove herself, to live up to those dreams in unmistakable reality paralyzed her. Thus, Miu's struggle began. The struggle to finally embrace the Woman in White. To see her spirit step out of its dream kingdom, as a ripple around Miu's own body, an echo in her voice, kissing forth the tears gracing her previously so dry eyes. At long last. Region: Denmark The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Emi Kurara

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andreamantis — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:52:42 -0400

User name: andreamantis Title: The Moirai Genre: YA/SF Synopsis: Seventeen-year-old Prudence “Pru” Hartley wakes up in a hospital to find her world shattered. She and her father had been in a car accident – make that two accidents. The second car's impact proved fatal to her father and left Pru in a coma for months. But now that she is awake, she has no time to grieve for her father. Instead, a woman named Lachesis appears at Pru's bedside, claiming to be a part of a mysterious group called The Moirai. And Lachesis bears a cryptic message: Pru has been chosen, and has been given a Destiny. Twenty-one-year-old Trey Johnson just wants something to go right in his life for once. His father died when Trey was just a kid, and his mother has been in and out of mental institutions, leaving Trey to be raised by his grandmother, who died a few weeks before his twentieth birthday. And Trey, at the age of eleven, was diagnosed with a rare, incurable disease. Now, after living with the disease for ten years, Trey has found hope in a new doctor and an experimental treatment. But something goes wrong during the procedure, and Trey, waking too early from anesthesia, hears his doctor's panicked words: “Will this affect his Destiny?” Now Pru and Trey, along with a small band of “chosen” ones, must figure out three things: Who are The Moirai, why have they been chosen, and for what, exactly, have they been chosen? Region: USA :: Oklahoma :: Norman Area The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I tried to pick some actors that are around the right age and look the part, so for Pru I'd go with Danielle Chuchran (she was Katniss Everdeen in a great fan-made Hunger Games video called Hunger Games: Katniss & Rue) and for Trey I'd say Michael B. Jordan (from the TV shows Friday Night Lights and Parenthood).

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MasterThief — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:20:29 -0400

I second this one. (Also, go Hokies!)

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Ailsa MacGabriel — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:12:41 -0400

Username Ailsa MacGabriel Title: The Life and Times of Helena Andree Genre: Spy-fi Region: Scotland right by Loch Ness The actress to play the main character Helena Andree would be Helena Bonham Carter Synopsis: From the Isle of Skye, Helena Andree is an engimatic time-traveller with a gypsy background. She hails from the 18th Century and travels through time to be present at significant moments in our history and our future to enable change and to influence minds. She has special powers and yes she has some great gadgets too. Her adventures are quirky, poignant and funny. She also gets to meet Elvis in 1954 and whispers something in his ear....

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Ailsa MacGabriel — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:13:17 -0400

and that's the only photo i had in my stock that was below 30kb - but quite apt!

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Ailsa MacGabriel — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:15:54 -0400

I want to rad this one..am liking it..

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futuredoc2022 — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:20:13 -0400

Love this one! Seconded, thirded, fourthed, fifthed, twelvethed-ed-ed... Yeah. I would totally read that!

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Frl.Löwenzahn — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:25:47 -0400

User name: Frl.Löwenzahn Title: The Adamant Crown Genre: Supernatural/Clockpunk Synopsis: Rebekka, the beautiful daughter of a Court Jew, experiences the Congress of Vienna more as a social gathering, than from its political side. Due to her intelligence and education she starts to get bored by her designated role as well-bred socialite pretty soon. To no avail her mother tries to keep her from an acquaintance of hers, who introduces Rebekka to an occult society, that includes members of the Peerage next to Mages, Charlatans and Soldiers of Fortune. It starts as a fascinating game, but soon Rebekka feels like a babe in the woods, as she realizes, that the secret society has a far more sinister agenda than just defeating tedium. Her mother tries to stop her, but then Napoleon escapes from Elba and during the Hundred Days until Waterloo all hell breaks loose Twenty years later she seems to have shed the dark shadows of her past. But then her daughter Leah falls in love with the wrong man. To protect her and to separate her from the dangerous circle she starts to frequent, Rebekka sends Leah to London .. And straight in the Lion’s Den. Region: Europe:Austria The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Keira Knightley for Rebekka, Natalie Portman for Leah

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Jenny.Austin — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:31:03 -0400

User name: Jenny.Austin Title: The Supers: Leap of Faith Genre: Young adult & Youth/Fantasy Synopsis: Jess Armland and Ella Lewis live two different lives. Jess grew up on Earth, with a problematic family and struggled her way through the school system. Ella grew up on Biack, with a rich and wildly successful dad and a gift that has ensured her own path to success. But what happens when Jess crosses the boundaries? What happens when one depressing day she steps across the line between Earth and Biack and finds herself in a whole new world of discovery? Between gaining the trust of the Biackians and the Supers along with all the staff at the JCBD, Jess must find a way back home despite the wishes of Johnson Lewis. Is Ella her only hope? And is this her destiny or simply a mistake? Only Fate will decide. Region: Berkshire, England The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Hmm, for Ella it would be Dakota Fanning but for Jess maybe a 16 year old Ellen Page?

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Frl.Löwenzahn — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:33:36 -0400

I second that!

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Frl.Löwenzahn — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:34:35 -0400

I second that!

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Frl.Löwenzahn — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:42:50 -0400

And I want to see Tom Waits as the Rat!!!!

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Novus — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:46:05 -0400

User Name: Novus Title: The Art of Chaos Genre: Literary Fiction (Contemporary Fiction) Synopsis: A story of three women coming to terms with a mutable past. An unlikely group--a Cellist, a Tattoo Artist and a Linguistics Professor--Elena, Moira and Kat remain connected more than twenty years after their lives were irreversably changed by Lilith. Betrayal was a calling card that Lilith left with each woman, but Kat was devastated by Lilith even more than her two best friends know. Still, each has managed to build a successful life and put the past behind them. Or so they think. Memories are imperfect and each has their own version of the truth about what happened. When Lilith returns to town after a two decade absence, each woman must come to terms with her own understanding of what happened so long ago. With healing comes clarity -- and the revelation of secrets best left untouched by the stark, glaring light of day. Region: Ontario, Canada Actors/Actresses who would play your main characters: Jennifer Aniston, Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman

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futuredoc2022 — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:47:19 -0400

User name: futuredoc2022 Title: The Difference Between Mommy and Mother Genre: Chick Lit (I think...?) Synopsis: When Sarah and her mother realize they're both getting a little older, they decide to brighten their lives with a new, young, face. They adopt a young girl named Emily. But with Sarah's mom working 13 hour days, Sarah is left to pick up the slack around the house-- including raising Emily. Tensions rise, and Sarah is kicked out, forced to take her new sister with her. Having a sister sounded fun, but having a daughter is way more than Sarah asked for. Now she has to look to her friends, as well as a few people she never expected to associate with, for guidance and support. But even with their help, can Sarah raise a little girl on her own? Region: Tulsa.OK.USA The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: AnnaSophia Robb as Sarah

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Fractured_Chaos — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:47:35 -0400

User name: fractured_chaos Title: "A Thread Too Slender" Genre: "Sci-fi/Fantasy/Horror Okay, I'm having issues with character names, but I'll have that fixed by the time Nano begins. I just wanted to get this in. “It is our illusions that create the world” -- Didier Cauwelaert “I am a thread too slender To suspend all this reality...” ~Phillip Pulfrey, "Madness," Love, Abstraction and other Speculations “A Thread Too Slender” Story Synopsis [Need a city name] is the jewel of the island continent the residents ironically named ‘Paradise”. The continent is anything but. While livable along the coast and the land inland is arable, the heart is a barren desert. Add to that, there is some sort of barrier preventing Paradise’s residents from leaving to explore other lands. The barrier even prevents them from flying. Thus the residents have had to keep strict controls over the growth of their population over a millennium. They are virtual prisoners whose ancestors only committed one crime: They landed on this world in order to colonize it. Paradise grew and advanced within the limits of the barriers, and the people have a level of technology comparable to their long-ago ancestors, before they left Earth (with the obvious exception of flight). A religion of sorts has sprung up around the barriers and the mysterious lands no human can access. There is a whispered belief in angels and demons, and possession can happen whenever a human is vulnerable -- namely when he/she experiences a near-death situation. There are also bands of mercenary exorcists that travel the continent to take advantage of this belief. They are not sanctioned by any “church”, nor are they within any existing laws, but most authorities will turn a blind eye to their activities. While most of the time, anyone who claims to be possessed is usually hospitalized and treated for mental illnesses, there occasionally (rarely, supposedly) circumstances that “treatment” fails. There are also people who are not possessed, but “see” demons and angels. Most of the time, it’s merely written off as religious fervor and therefore harmless to society. Occasionally, it becomes a situation where the person suffering these visions will be hospitalized and medicated. This story is about three people: [First Character Name], a hunter for the “church” -- a woman who doesn’t believe in angels or demons -- follows her religious order’s teachings, doesn’t question authority or the reasons why humans are imprisoned behind the barriers. She just accepts these things as they are. Her job is to hunt down people who begin to show signs of possession, and isolate them from the rest of society in hospitals run by the church for that purpose. She is also supposed to hunt down and kill the mercenary exorcists. [Second Character Name] is a serial killer. He also hunts people showing signs of possession and kills them. His objective is to capture the demons within the host and prevent them from finding another host. While he appears human, he’s not... not exactly. He doesn’t look different, but most humans have a subliminal sense that he’s odd... and he tends to avoid direct sunlight. [Third Character Name] has been diagnosed as mentally ill, but functional under medication. She can see demons and angels. She is not a strong woman, but she will be tested as time goes on. It was rare that a report of “possession” occurred among the humans in Paradise, but the numbers are rising. Demons and angels do exist, and they’re gearing up for an epic battle. The prize: the lives and freedom of the human colonists. At the same time, reality begins to tear, but this isn’t brought on by the humans, the demons or the angels. Something else has control over that... something the humans forgot about after landing on this world: When the colonists first landed on this planet, a volunteer -- someone who carried a high psi-rating -- was attached to the ship’s central life-support computer. The “Dreamer” was put in charge of handling the seeds of all of humanity, animal life and plant life brought with them. Constant data would flow in, and the “Dreamer” would adjust the DNA of all the seeds accordingly. The “Dreamer” was only supposed to be plugged in for five years, but the original “caretakers” of the “Dreamer” died mysteriously, and no one else knew how to maintain the Dreamer, or her equipment. After a thousand years, the humans simply forgot about her. Now, her body has long become a dessicated, mummified form -- no longer recognizable as a human -- her mind, after being kept in a dream-state for so long, has begun to fail, and she is no longer dreaming of humans and life on this new world, but her dreams are beginning to take on a decidedly darker cast that threatens the minds and souls of not only the humans on this continent, but the angels and demons who infiltrate the barriers. The story was influenced by Genesis, Milton’s “Paradise Lost”, and a short, Italian film named, Deus Irae (look it up, it’s the most awesome 30 minute horror flick ever) Region: LA County, California The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Uuuuhhhh... Can I get back to you on this?

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futuredoc2022 — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:48:14 -0400

I like this one! Seconded!

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Delie Novangelus — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:53:48 -0400

User Name: Delie Novangelus Title: Gone With The Draft! Genre: Historical Fiction Synopsis: Starlet and torch singer Elsie LaMott, the second incarnation of Elinor Mortensen, rediscovers the hard side of life when her hung-over dreams are shattered on the morning of December 7th, 1941. Intelligent, hard-drinking, sexy, lazy and flirtatious, she adds patriotic to her kennel of personality traits (assumed and thrown off like so many odds and ends) and blindly volunteers for the USO. After all, it would be the adventure of a lifetime, wouldn't it? And Elsie always got a little weak in the knees for a man in uniform ... There was a lot she didn't count on. For starters, her new stage partners: Frankie Ford, a whip-thin, sarcastic dancer-comedienne, and Shirley Tarbell, a sweet-natured singer more innocent than a babe in arms. Learning to get along with them is … difficult, but not so much as the War itself. And even that has its consolations: Sherman Sheppard, a handsome 4-F comedian whose sole martial aim of the war is to seize Elsie's boudoir. Lieutenant Geoffrey Aylling of the British Army, a bitter, recently escaped POW and some-times poet. Petty Officer 3rd Class Jim Govanni, USN, scared, missing his girl, and a long way from New York. Captain Torquil “Jenny” Jendrowski, USMC, a half-Scots, half-Polish, All-American God. Tragedy, black humor, and really excellent swing jazz abound as Elsie and Co. island-hop across the South Seas. Elsie always knew there was no “Happily-Ever-After” outside of the movies, but maybe – just maybe – she’ll find something better than happiness. Region: USA :: Connecticut :: East The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Amy Adams as Elsie; Anne Hathaway as Frankie. If I had my druthers (and a time machine), I'd want Marilyn Monroe, circa "All About Eve", to play Elsie ...

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dolphinherovamp5 — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:54:42 -0400

As for the female character (the girl with the daisy), I can see a blonde actress like Annasophia Robb or Sara Paxton. I have three other characters that are pretty important. For them, I can see Brett Dier, Chloë Grace Moretz, and Emily Browning (but with long black hair).

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Madeline-Rose — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:59:42 -0400

Since I sincerely doubt I've been nominated already, I think I'll just throw myself out there! Good luck to everyone! Looking forward to this year's covers. I'm gonna jump on the bandwagon and nominate mine, but I'll also be nominating others'. User name:Madeline-Rose Title: The Mirror Game Genre: Dark Fantasy Synopsis: 14-year-old Grace's best friend is her reflection. Since she was little, she has discovered that she has the power to talk to and interact with Amara, a girl just like her living in a parallel reality from our own. Having a friend whose always there for you would seem great, right? A friend who knows you better than anyone, who makes up for your imperfections, who is your exact other half...right? Wrong. Because unbeknownst to the two girls, their friendship is pulling their two worlds together. And as they collide, destruction is inevitable. Spacial distortions, illusions, even monsters are appearing where they shouldn't. The Earth -- no, reality itself is at stake. But what can two young girls do to separate two colliding worlds? Region: USA::Oregon::Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation[: Well, I honestly don't know of a lot of young actresses who would fit the role, but I suppose Britt Flatmo, if her hair was black/wavy and a little shorter.

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alabasterdawn — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:06:56 -0400

This looks way too cool not to try my luck. Username: AlabasterDawn Title: Rise of Flame Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: The Great Mage Beamard Aeldar could no longer watch as dragons consumed in greed rained down endless fire on the homes and fields of his own kind. For too long he had ignored the bloodshed in the hopes that there was some true good in the monsters. He used his last breath and his life's blood to seal away all that made the monster strong. He took their fire and their iron scales and gave them a human's flesh and blood. He took away all that had protected them from the mankind's revenge. Many dragons died that day, but the wiser ones hid, like wolves amongst sheep as they tried in vain to regain their wings and claws. As centuries slipped by, their rage and greed faded. Many even forgot that their ancestors once were mighty, fearsome beasts. Kiel Roedahl was content in his world of scaling cliffs and mending fishnets. All he really wanted was to catch the eye of the innkeeper's pretty daughter, but when a burn leaves a strange scar down his arm he is forced to leave the comfort of his little fishing village to seek the aid of an old healer by the name of Barros. Someone is unraveling ancient magic, and as Kiel flees from a city on fire, he saves the one thing that could set everything right. Or, he could undo it all to restore the scales and flame of legend. Region: USA -Chicago The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: (I got carried away while looking at actors, so I give you the main cast, hah) Kiel - Hayden Christensen (I think he could pull off all the action, and he looks the right age/build) Amara - Blanca Suarez (Just her look. I'm not familiar with her acting) Samere - Either Simon Baker or Cillian Murphy (depending on whether I want a more charming or brooding villain respectively) Barros - James Cosmo

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grenouille — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:19:11 -0400

User name: grenouille Title: Paper Roses Genre: Literary fiction Synopsis: Sometimes the things we are looking for are not so far away... Paloma only knows her parents from one photograph. She‘s spent years fighting to become part of her foster family. She‘s longing for affection, real relationships and attention.Things that are so hard to find in a circus fighting for its own survival... Meeting a man who knew her mother turns Paloma‘s life upside-down. It‘s the beginning of a long chain of events, of questioning her life‘s values, of the strangest friendship of her life, and of a quest to find out who she really is. Why do a certain gang‘s members recognize her on the street even though she had never seen them before? Why doesn‘t she resemble any of the people in the photograph? And why does the circus‘ owner hate her so much? Every person she meets opens a new door to the past of her parents. But some doors should stay closed forever... Region: Europe::France The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Veronica d'Agostino

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BlueAfrica — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:47:52 -0400

Just curious, did your title come from the line from that song by Gary Jules?

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Ophelia Ann — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:57:25 -0400

User name: Ophelia Ann Title: Not Another Zombie Novel Genre: Humor/Satire/Parody Synopsis: It's the end of all things. On December 21st, 2012, a virus, once spread only by contact and kept quiet by the government, mutated and quickly spread through the air, going global within a week. Most of the population was affected. It racked them with fever, delirium, and, along with damaging most of their organs and eating at their skin, destroyed their cerebral cortex, leaving them with only the most basic of instincts and desires. Most importantly, their desire to eat anything that came their way. However, there was a small percentage that was naturally immune to the virus. P.E. teacher and survivalist Camille Rothchild was among them. With the world gone to hell and her neighbors turned into necrosis-racked cannibals (aka Zombies), she's got to do what she does best: Survive. Oh, and a little looting, killing, and general mayhem along the way. Region: Pacific Northwest (Seattle, Washington, USA) The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Hmm... probably Emma Stone

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fire.bug24 — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:02:46 -0400

User name: fire.bug24 Title: The Stop Lights at the End of the World Genre: Post-Apocalyptic Adventure Fiction Synopsis: Biological warfare. It took only three days for the Virus to spread across all of America. A week after the first infection, most of North America was dead. A few days later the skies turned dark and ash and dust rained from the sky. Rumors spread through the survivors that the last act of the United States was to send a series of nuclear missiles at the country who had released the virus and this had started world wide nuclear war. Other said this was not a case but a series of large volcanic eruption is what had darkened the sky and the reason that no help came was because North America was quarantined and would remain that way for the next fifty years… **(Main Female Character Name -MFC)** doesn’t know which of these theories are true. She doesn’t care. All she cares about is trying to stay alive in a hostile and unforgiving world. Her main fear is starving to death, her second fear is other survivors who would want to kill her for any supplies she might have or want to kill her because they are worried she will steal from them. With her latest stash of supplies running thin and every survivor she runs into ready to kill her, her only hope is to keep on the move and try to find a friendly settlement who will let her into their ranks or make it to the coast and try to get a working boat and cruise to Asia in hopes of finding a world that had not been affected by the Virus. Everyone thought that **(Main Male Character Name -MMC)** was paranoid. They laughed at him for his fixation with the end of the world but he prepared for it none the less. When the end did come he was ready. He hightailed it up to his secrete hide-out in the mountains and he has been living there ever since. Once a brilliant engineer he has no trouble hooking his hide-out up to solar panels. He has the skills to hunt and the supplies to do so. MMC is perfectly content with his life, he even has a dog to keep him company. What happens when these two meet? Will MFC convince MMC to leave his hideout and come with her on her journey to the coast? Or will MMC convince MFC to stay with him and his dog in his mountain hide-out? Join this unlikely duo as they try to survive life after the end of the world. Region: West Coast, America. Not to far in the future (between 12 and 26 years) The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Emma Watson as MFC and David Tennant as MMC.

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charito66 — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:06:28 -0400

User name: chariro66 Title: First Year with Love Genre: Mainstream fiction Synopsis: Samantha (Sammy) have wait for so long for her birthday (she is turning 15), but in the day of her birthday nobody say happy birthday to her. She is mad and unhappy, so she runs away from her house. She goes to Alaska and find people who love her and take care of her, but it was not long before her mother take her back home. Sammy is been force to move back with her mom and when she goes back something terrible is waiting for her. Once again she escape from her house but this time she takes her two little sisters with her. Everyone is looking for her and her sisters, finally Sammy remember where she went the last time she run from home. They find the place and a old lady adopt them. They live happy and safe, their mother try to ruin their life but fail to do so. Region: U.S.A: Alaska The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaption: hmmmmm.........I think it could be Selena Gomez for Samantha

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Novus — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:09:22 -0400

This sounds great...I second it. :)

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baileyanne — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:20:26 -0400

Username: baileyanne Title: Stopping Helen Snowe Synopsis: Ashwell Falls is a place of unfortunate coincidences, said to be haunted by a fiery-haired ghost. Sylvia Shepard is glad to live far from the cursed place, but the legend comes knocking when a strange job offer puts her in charge of two odd little boys who will stop at nothing to track down this apparition. Against her will, Sylvia finds herself caught up in the youngsters' hunt for the all-too-substantial ghost of Helen Snowe. When ghosts and magic mix, which will you believe? Region: USA::Vermont Actress who would play my main character: Sylvia is officially the main character. Um... Jewel Staite? Maybe?

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baileyanne — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:21:52 -0400

oops -- genre: fantasy.

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fire.bug24 — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:33:19 -0400

Apologies for using MFC and MMC, I have not decided on the names for them yet. Although I am leaning towards Mal for the male character and Casey (or something with a C) for the main female character.

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moment6 — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:43:58 -0400

Username: moment6 Title: The Beautifiers Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: In a world where war over the last remaining natural resources has ravaged the land, a new civilization is rising from the barren wastelands. This civilization called Gasania (Gah-sah-nee-uh) is based on an afterlife-centered religion and is run by twenty-one religious leaders called the Beautifiers, led by a Head Beautifier. These Beautifiers’ sole purpose is to prepare the bodies of the dead and make them beautiful so they can pass into the afterlife looking perfect. But, Gasania may never get a chance to thrive if the Beautifiers and the new "politicians" keep clashing. The future of this budding civilization lies in the hands of one seventeen year old girl named Marie, the next Head Beautifier. Marie's story is told from the point of view of her sixteen year old sister Luna. Her story is one of a girl, a civilization, a religion, and a man who hungers to rule them all: a tale of religion versus politics. In the beginning, Marie is training to take over the obligation of Head Beautifier from her father. Then, a man named Malone LeRoy arrives in Gasania claiming he can bring happiness and prosperity to Gasania, as well as the much-needed natural resources to start rebuilding civilization. Malone calls himself a "politician" though he is anything but. Aiming to take over Gasania, Malone is looking for supporters to abandon their religion and their leaders, the Beautifiers, and to instead turn to Malone as their new "president". Suddenly, and suspiciously, Marie's father dies. Now, the girl is thrust into the fray as the new Head Beautifier while Malone seems to be gaining support from many Gasanians, including a few Beautifiers. How can Marie rekindle people's love of their religion and make her father proud, while finding a way to bring the civilization under a stable and prosperous rule? And, how can Marie take down the powerful and much older Malone LeRoy, especially when she fears her own life may be in danger? As Luna tells her sister's tale, her own role in the history of Gasania is revealed, one that just might give Luna her own time in the spotlight. Region: USA::Massachusetts::Metrowest The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaption: Emma Roberts as Marie and Dakota Fanning as Luna.

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SometimesIWish — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:45:35 -0400

User name: SometimesIWish Title: Designing Love Genre: Modern Fiction Synopsis: After the death of her fiancée, Leann buries herself in her work: creating the perfect dresses for the perfect brides. But when Callie waltzes into her life, her world is turned upside-down. Leann finds herself enchanted with the quirky, dancing bride-to-be, and falling head-over-heels in love with her. She struggles to let go of her dead fiancée, to come to terms with her feelings for Callie, and to make the perfect dress for the woman with whom she has fallen in love. Region: USA::New York::Buffalo The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaption: Natalie Portman

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isrlvr1 — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 22:02:04 -0400

User name: isrlvr1 Title: Ella Canella and the Scarab of Pella Genre: MG/YA Adventure Synopsis: Ella Canella is a very unusual girl. Her parents are archaeologists, so she has traveled all over the world, learned several languages including Egyptian hieroglyphics, and now lives in the attic of a museum housed in a huge old Victorian mansion, where her parents are the caretakers. She and her new friend Stu explore the secret passages and tunnels of the mansion, she teaches Stu hieroglyphics, and he teaches her sign language (he is deaf). She owns a priceless scarab that she dug up in the ancient city of Pella, and when she puts it on display in the museum, Stu "overhears" a plot to steal the jewel-encrusted relic. When no one believes their claim, they decide to thwart the thief themselves. Mummy cases become hiding places, bad guys get lost in the cellars and tunnels under the museum, and a stuffed tiger roars to life in a thrilling, action-packed story. Region: USA::AZ::East Valley The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Perhaps someone along the lines of Emma Watson?

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Llyan — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 22:37:38 -0400

User Name: Llyan Title: The Glade Genre: Mainstream and fantasy Synopsis: All that writers can do is keep trying to say what is deepest in their hearts. Lloyd Alexander Julia struggles to understand her life and the people around her by retreating to the woods near her home and putting her uncertanties into the context of a fantasy story. Region: USA:Wisconsin The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaption: Jennifer Lawrence. Not really sure.

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catherine.julia.jefferson — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 22:41:21 -0400

Self-nomination because I enjoy shameless displays of narcissism. User name: catherine.julia.jefferson Title: All the Pretenders Genre: Science Fiction (steampunk) Synopsis: Theodora Durham has never left her sleepy village in the English countryside. Now, the idealistic young engineer finds herself selected as part of the royal surveying mission—to the Orient. The hodgepodge team (featuring an embittered Duke, a no-nonsense military man, an artful socialite, and a stuttering doctor) journey to Beijing, where they are to negotiate for support of King Richard’s pet project: a truly transcontinental railroad. This support, however, must be won from Empress Jiang, a beautiful, charismatic young woman with her own dangerous agenda. For Theodora, the Empress is a mystery waiting to be solved. For Jiang, the engineer is an outsider free of pretentions. They become each other’s confidants; they strike up an impossible friendship amidst an atmosphere of political turmoil. Between the railroad that can’t be built, the rebellion that can’t be discussed, and the romance that can’t be acknowledged, nothing is what it seems. It’s untenable. Region: USA::Pennsylvania::Philadelphia The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Carey Mulligan as Theodora would be amazing lovely perfect.

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inkymama — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 22:58:44 -0400

User Name: Inkymama Title: Unraveled Genre: Lit Fic Synopsis: A mother's worst nightmare has come true. Cecily Flynn was a happy mother on her way home from the grocery store. Three weeks later she wakes up in a hospital bed, unable to remember the hit and run that killed her son. The driver hasn't been found. The funeral is over. Everything has changed. Region: USA::Maryland The actor who would play my main character: I think Sandra Bullock could do Cecily justice.

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SkysongKitten — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 23:11:53 -0400

User name: SkysongKitten Title: Wrong Kind Of Different Genre: YA Fantasy Synopsis: Cassandra Lewis has always been different. Everyone is. But sometimes she wished she was the right kind of different. It would be nice to have friends, to go to parties or the mall, to spend time with people who were alive. A new school and a new start gives her a chance to become this more socially acceptable form of different but things don't stay hidden for long and just as she thinks she can finally have a good group of friends things go terribly wrong. Cassie is invited to a birthday party on a large yacht. The yacht will leave the dock at 7pm and return at 1am. However, something goes strangely wrong and the boat they all end up on is not as 'lively' as they had planned. The boat vanished one hundred years ago and is only ever seen on this night and anyone who is unfortunate enough to be still on board at 1am is never seen again. Cassie has to convince the others that she isn't crazy, ghosts are real AND she has to get them to work together to break a hundred year old curse and all before the night ends. And to think her parents and teachers called her an underachiever! This just might be the hardest thing she has ever tried to do and the punishment for failure is forever. Region: New Zealand The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Dakota Fanning

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JuliJackson — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 23:39:05 -0400

User name: julijackson Title: Still Waters Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Nerine, a super human water nymph created by scientists for war gone bad, finds herself locked in a cage with no memory. Soon, she befriends Alec, a mysterious boy who persuades her that he was once her friend. However, we then find out that Alec himself has been created by the scientists to murder Nerine and all of her kind. But will his strong love for her soon overpower his instincts? Region: USA The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: i've literally been looking for an hour trying to find someone with black hair, really pale skin, and a beautiful, angular face who looks about 17, and can't. but that's my description of her right there :)

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standardcrow — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 00:06:19 -0400

This sounds like it could be a lot of fun!!!

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standardcrow — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 00:11:34 -0400

Oooh cover for this could be very cool...

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Meiveva Sirenice — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 00:35:42 -0400

User name: Meiveva Sirenice Title: Jericho Genre: Mainstream Fiction Synopsis: The United States has crumbled from the inside due to disgruntled citizens. Jericho, once a thriving metropolis, has suffered greatly from this collapse. It has been split into three parts, two controlled by rival gangs and the third by the remaining law enforcement. Veronica is a hacker trying to be as anonymous as possible in a sea of oppressed people, living under the strict governance of the police force. Tory DeLune is a journalist attempting to jump-start her career and get around her jackass boss while drifting through the lawless sector controlled by a brutal gang. Gracie Moon is a surgical intern who is constantly avoiding the her old acquaintances in the gang that controls the third sect. Riley Bennett is a sniper, recently brought in from another city. Every night he sees the same woman through his scope and begins to form an obsession. When a simple hacking scheme escalates, all the characters are pulled into a plot that may change the city as they know it. Region: Somewhere on the east coast of the US I think The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Veronica--maybe Kate Walsh if she wore glasses and made her hair kind of bushy Tory--Chyler Leigh with blonde hair Gracie--Eva Longoria Parker Riley--Michael Weatherly

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cassidyone — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 00:44:19 -0400

User name: cassidyone Title: Campground at the End of The World Genre: Literary Fiction Synopsis: Following a global pandemic that wipes out a random 60% of the worldwide population, a grieving widow packs up what remains of her life and heads west with her cat Harry to the Tetons and the Campground at the End of the World. Region: Naperville, IL The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: a more sarcastic Minnie Driver type ... brunette, a little older, not perfect body or face but convincingly sharp (of mind and tongue)

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Elisheva3ce — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 00:51:09 -0400

Username: Elisheva3ce Title: The Purrfect Cage Genre: Erotic Sci-fantasy Synopsis:Jaceur and Michikale are the mated Alpha rulers of Sinha Loviet. These shapeshifters have been bonded since they became adults at 30 summers, but have yet to find their consort to bear them children. When a slave ship is captured above their world, they get their first glimpse of humans. Genvieve was kidnapped from her life in Michigan when the slavers made multiple surgical strikes all over the world to fill their cargo holds with a new breed of slave. Terrified for her life, she tried to stay out of the way and did what she was told. Luckily for her, the slavers had no interest in humans other than what they could sell them for. Working as a servant was highly preferable to the sordid fears that ran through her mind every night. As they travelled, somehow Genvieve began to understand more and more of what her captors were saying. She knew they were looking for a world that would pay for the humans as pleasure slaves since other beings paid more for such. When the ship she is on is attacked, Genvieve doesn't know whether to be even more scared or grateful. Jaceur and Michikale only want to get these slaves sorted out and find out where they are from. They seem awfully thin-skinned to the shifters, who fear hurting the humans by accident. As the surviving slaves suffle into the throne room, the pair decide to find out what matter of creature these humans are. Releasing their Alpha pheremones to find out what the humans will do, most of them back away and wrinkle their noses. Genvieve and six others step forward and kneel before the Alpha pair. Now what are the Alphas supposed to do with these seven sensitive humans? Is there any way for them to become useful members of the shifter society? And should they return the other captives to earth? What if there are other sensitives there? And are these paltry humans genetically compatible with the shifters, whose long life span and low birth rate have begun to cause worries about further generations? As to the actors: Daniel Craig for Michikale, Guy Pearce for Jaceur, and Julianne Moore for Genvieve.

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Mudge the Expendable — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 00:51:54 -0400

Fleshies! This is a hoot and a holler, PLEASE make a cover for it O PTB!

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JuliaAM — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 01:03:36 -0400

User name: JuliaAM Title: Preach Genre: Mainstream Fiction Synopsis: Preach is a heart-warming story filled with the crazy antics of an boisterous old preacher and a daughter-in-law who struggles with her own identity. Preacher Bob has no idea he has Alzheimer's; halfway across the country, neither does dysfunctional son Rob and quiet daughter-in-law, Alison. As Bob's mind slowly unravels, Alison decides to move him in to their home, hoping to repair their dysfunctional past. Thus begins a wild adventure as Alison tries to understand Bob's mind even while he's losing it. Based on a true story, Preach illustrates how one mind can be lost and just how far another mind will go to preserve it. Region: Small town in the south. The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Main character Alison - played by Julianne Moore, Co-actor character Preacher Bob - Played by Donald Sutherland.

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ChristProclamer — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 01:14:52 -0400

I second this one. Great concept and great synopsis, Skysongkitten!

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Kader — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 01:17:33 -0400

Username: Kader Title: Imagination Genre: Science-Fiction Synopsis: Imagine an Imagination that can kill. This is my story of how I discovered this ability and how I learned to control it and use it... Region: Canada, Alberta, Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I believe in all new actors ex: Daniel Radcliff for Harry Potter (this is not my book's character just an example) P.S. don't have a picture because mines being done through my Ipad rather than a computer once I get my hands on our house laptop I promise you a picture)

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Stars-Collide — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 01:34:23 -0400

User name: Stars-Collide Title: Thrice Cursed Genre: Science Fiction-Fantasy Synopsis: Their lives have never been normal, they just never knew why. And they still don't, even as young Juliet and her burgeoning powers threaten to destroy everything and everyone. Alexis awakes in a desert with no knowledge of who she is, while David is busy riding the high he gets off his own powers. When the three are thrust together in a mysterious game of chess, they realize are the pawns in a game that is much bigger than they thought. As powers and secrets spiral out of control, the world shudders in fury. So how can a rag tag group of druid descendants stop one of their own with powers no one understands? But then they realize...that they're not supposed to. Region: USA::Florida::Orlando The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Juliet: Dianna Agron Alexis: Zooey Deschanel David: Andrew Lee-Potts

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Stars-Collide — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 01:37:01 -0400

I can already tell it'll be a tear-jerker. Can't wait for a read!

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Iskavii — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 02:07:20 -0400

Shameless newbie self-plug! Because apparently I have an actual ego tonight...not to worry; it will have probably run away again by morning. User name: Iskavii Title: Fox Fire Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Nine years ago, to save the life of someone dear, the free-born occultist Fox made a magically binding deal to serve the then Lord-Captain Dautz Grymskal until he was elected to the post of Imperial Military Adviser. Now Lord-General, Dautz returns from the Southern Border Wars as an electoral candidate with his pet occultist in tow. Fox has spent nearly ten years as Dautz’s best weapon of war, using his power over fire to help Dautz achieve his great military victories and Dautz returns to Car Amath as the clear favorite; a dangerous position to be in. Life in Azaelia's capital holds many surprises for Fox, including the arrival of Dautz's new fiance, the Lady Juliana...the woman that Fox gave up his freedom to save. War-weary and wanting nothing more then his freedom, Fox puts all his effort into helping Dautz win his election, but the political scheming of the Seven Noble Houses of Azaelia is a battlefield that is unfamiliar to the common-born Fox and he finds opposition not just from Dautz's rivals, but from the magic-condemning Church and the reviled occultists of the shadowy Jade Dragon Cult who have an apocalyptic plan of their own, a plan in which Fox is featured center stage. For Fox, regaining his freedom may just come at price too steep to pay. Region: USA::Washington The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Fox: I have absolutely not idea for Fox. I need someone tall and gangly but most of my favorite actors that fall into that category are way to old to play Fox. Jonathan Rhys Meyers? Maybe with long black hair. Not really certain. Dautz: I have a guilty desire for him to be played by Benedict Cumberbatch Juliana: Laura Prepon, her sass as Donna from That 70's Show would translate really well for Jules I think.

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futuredoc2022 — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 02:08:40 -0400

YES YES YES YES I would totally read this, then watch the movie adaption, then play the game adaption, then read the sequel, and the cycle continues. Yes.

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standardcrow — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 03:20:13 -0400

^^this!

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Amaya — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 04:02:44 -0400

User name: Amaya Title: Casting Runesongs Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: The Angels and Demons have been warring over the human lands for centuries, each trying to annihilate the other, while the humans do the best they can in a less then ideal location. This war seems set never to end, no matter how hard the humans try. Negotiation has never turned either side from their dangerous war, until a new enemy threatens them all. A number Demons and Angels appear to join forces against their own kingdoms, an act considered the greatest of betrayals. No demon would happily work with an angel, much less in a new war which threatens to destroy all three kingdoms. Someone must discover what could have caused this madness and when the answer reveals itself a cure is sought. An object of power from the distant and dangerous past. A small team is sent to find this object while three armies march south. The team contains a member from each race, a symbol of unity and a precaution so that no side is betrayed. The team is small in the hopes that it will go unnoticed but their journey is not an easy one, they fight mutual enmity as well as the forces which are trying to halt their quest. For the human the journey itself seems natural, but for those beings so accustomed to flying it is tedious and frightening to be almost flightless. . Yethzer is a demon warrior, and part of the royal guard. He carries a mace to battle but is not unfamiliar with many offensive magics. He is aggressive, strong and believes the only good angel is a dead one. Siarrus of Tirrin is an Angel warrior, who knows a few spells but relies more on his sword when in battle. When stuck on the ground he can perform many magics. He is very skillful and arrogant, he believes that Demons are too dangerous to be allowed the freedom and magics they have. Annora of Morrowden is a human healer, in her small gypsy caravan is a large collection of spellbooks which allow her to heal almost any wound. She is calm and determined, and sees the eons long demon-angel war as a nuisance, she hopes this new threat will mean its end. . Disclaimer: These Demons and Angels are fantasy races, not what we would usually call Demons or Angels. Demons are winged, horned, animal footed, goat eyed humanoids with very odd colourings. Angels are wingless, 3 cat eyed, metallic coloured beings who fly by magic. Region: Canberra, Australia The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Since two of my three main characters would be heavily makeupped it hardly matters. And I don't really think about actor choices.

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deep_red_rosie — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 04:39:07 -0400

User name: deep_red_rosie Title: Une Enfant Pour Les Dieux Genre: Historical Fantasy Synopsis: A perfect sacrifice occurs only one in a hundred years in a tribal clan. This sacrifice that keeps them safe, happy and prosperous for the next hundred years. The selection process encompasses seven days, seven tests and stringent training measures that have killed thousands of able-bodied men and women. But this time, something went wrong with their choice. And the elders have to do something before it is too late to save their people. Can nine-year-old Maia, a volunteer for the sacrifice, live through the seven tests of strength that have killed hundreds before her time? Region: Asia: India Actor: Who plays it doesn't matter, but how they do it does.

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andichristine — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 06:10:00 -0400

User name: andichristine Title: WWJD: What Would Julie Do? Genre: Drama/Mystery Synopsis: It's 1994 and Jamie Owens is 22 years old; her sister Julie passed away seven months ago in a bicycle accident at just 26. Lost and alone, Jamie is struggling to carry on without her big sister. It’s completely unfair that she died. But the worst part is that there was no one to blame. All she wants is her sister back; is that so much to ask? Region: USA :: California :: Los Angeles The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Julie would be played by Kirsten Dunst and Jamie would be played by a 90s Larisa Oleynik [a la The Secret World of Alex Mack]

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melania_3000 — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 08:04:02 -0400

User name: melania_3000 (I think...) Title: (provisional) Just... perfect! Genre: some satire, some humour and some parody... Synopsis: A non-perfectionist gets a job in an all perfectionist environment. All hell breaks loose... Region: Central & Eastern Europe, Romania The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I'll let the buyer of the rights decide...

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Sparklebat — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 09:20:52 -0400

User name: sparklebat Title: Heartsworn Genre: Fantasy/Supernatural Synopsis: A young woman, Kitty, escapes a mental institution and finds a way into a faerie realm by accident. Her world spirals into chaos - a place that is unfamiliar and downright weird. During her travels she meets an autistic werewolf, eccentric talking rat and her fairy godfather with an affection for gin. With her newfound friends, she soon discovers that she needs to fight for the one she loves; her nerdy computer-hacker boyfriend named Fred has been captured by an unrelenting evil. Region: UK - London The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Shannyn Sossamon and Rupert Friend.

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jenbec — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 10:36:11 -0400

I love this one!

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AnniKat — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 10:42:09 -0400

Thank you all so much! Just a note, the title has changed to "The Luna Carson World Tour"

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CCDouglas — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 10:43:22 -0400

User: CCDouglas Title: The Devil You Know Genre: Horror/fantasy/supernatural Synopsis: Every so often, the Devil chooses to retire and goes looking for a replacement among his peers. After a thousand years of ruling , the current Lord of Hell has found his replacement. A human. Literally pulled from the brink of death, Raphael is chosen as the first human ever to replace the retiring Devil. Now he must learn to balance power, corruption, magic, friendship, and his own confused sense of morality. You can trust no one when you're the Prince of Darkness. Not even yourself. Region: USA:Kentucky:Louisville Actor: Raphael- Karl Urban

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jentus — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 11:52:43 -0400

User: Jentus Title: The True Immortal Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: In part one the character's birth, within a bunker, reveals a cave door that cannot open till she is five years old. She trains in many languages and every martial art available in 2007 within a bunker after aliens a blue and green one send a nuclear device into the planet and cause many nuclear winters. Every day from 5 years old she enters the cave system and comes out with a small tattoo. At 15 she leaves the bunker with over 17,000 tattoos, is captured and made to fight with 2,000 other gladiators killing them all. Part 2 she goes to school for many years, works in a nightclub as a bouncer and stripper and after getting her phd in physics, anthropology and archeology, she gets a job in a facility that is working on a device that sends people through time. Something is wrong with it and so she is called in before her shift and there is an explosion of 9.7 million times that of Hiroshima. Her planet is destroyed. Part 3 is the story that begins during nano. The main character is sent from another planet to our planet at or around the time 300 million years before present and lives through our planet's history up to and including whatever day I finish the book during our present. ps. The main character is 5'10", is a half russian jew that is descended from Alexei Nickolovich (yes the czar's son Alexei) and a jewish mother from jerusalem (an unbroken mother line of 30) and half japanese (linked to the emperor). I don't really have a look for her other than that. She is 148 lbs, but slim and feminine. Also, has a mermaid tattoo on her back and wolf on her chest, also recently got a tattoo of a shield with a crucifix in it on her left shoulder, an ancient samurai on her right shoulder in armour. Tattoo of a red rose and thorn over her left breast. The latter tattoos are from the nightclub. She is a martial artist and samurai so she has a good muscle tone and body. There are numerous scars all over her as well. The first two tattoos have verious other tattoos leading up to her chest and back adding up to over 17,000 individual tattoos that make up the larger tattoos. Region: Ontario: Toronto. Actor: A mix of Jo from an anime that I forgot the title of and Milla Jovovich

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jentus — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 11:59:09 -0400

That is Jo from Burst Angel, so a mix of her and Milla Jovovich (one is japanese and other is from kiev, so that will hopefully make it easier to pin point her looks)

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Laughing-Mockingbird — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 12:01:47 -0400

User name: Laughing-Mockingbird Title: Of All the Ways to Die Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Imagine a world... ...where the rapists who stalk naive blondes down ominously shadowy alleys are not men, but incubi and succubi. ...where children are snatched from their beds by ravening wendigos or tricked into following a smirking, sadistic shapeshifter to a fate they cannot even imagine. ...where humans stumble obliviously through their lives, never knowing that they dance on strings pulled by an unknowable power. ...that is about to end. The incubus Izaiah Cassius and his lover, the shapeshifter Leo Marcellus, have spent two hundred years preparing for a singular event: the birth of the child who will save the world...or destroy it. But mere hours after the Antichrist is born, Izaiah's father slaughters the parents and carries the child to the smoky depths of Hell, where he can raise the child to lead an army of sinners and demons against his enemies. If Izaiah and Leo can't stop Jacobin, the world will soon be set afire and washed away in a sea of ashes. But suppose they could stop Izaiah's father. It would be difficult. Dangerous. It would require the help of a young succubus, the dangerous vigilante Alexandra Tannison, and her human half-brother Cooper. The four heroes would have to follow Jacobin into Hell, braving horrors the world has never seen so the world would never have the chance to see them. What's life without a little adventure? Region: USA: Michigan: Upper Peninsula The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Misha Collins.

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Eryn ORyan — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 12:21:06 -0400

User name: Eryn ORyan Title: A Patch of Land Genre: Sartire & Dark Fiction Synopsis: In the year 2011, five people try to make their tiny patch of land an independent state. Walter Ebert, head of his five-piece party, plans to turn his two squarekilometers into a new "Republic", which ought to be ruled by him. The parlament actually accepts his demand and therefore the yellow house near the railway station becomes a new state. Region: Germany, Lower-Saxony The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Walter Ebert - I deeply appologize for my choice: "a shabby Gerd Fröbe" Martin Ebert - A young Michael Legge as in Angela's Ashes Leevke Ebert - A young Diana Amft Fiete - A young Heinz Rühmann Maria- Shannon Woodward as in Coldcase "Detention"

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afrorez — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 12:50:36 -0400

User name: afrorez Title: Unclean Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: “Politics…It always comes back to that in this damn city.” Michael said letting out a harsh breath. His chest rose and fell in a rapid, uneven pattern, as he struggled to keep his voice hushed. He was huddled into a dingy back alley behind the remains of a rusted out dumpster. He cringed at every passing car, each reminding him of the ever present CPU and their unending patrols. Six months, six hellish and unending months, filled with the stench of the substrate. Shit and piss from every noble in the city rained on his head, the shambles of his former nobility only portrayed in the tattered rags clinging to his body. Before he ran, he would never have tolerated it. Instead he would have climbed aboard the same pedestal as everyone else screaming to cleanse the unclean. It was all over the public view screens, trumped up and scripted testimonials from every family unfortunate enough to have a mutate in the line. Then images of lorics, the tin men who do all the councils dirty work, machines run by more powerful machinery. Vids of them wiping out entire mutate settlements were all the rage. More than once he was in those, running, leaving his own kind to die by. Sometimes they used bullets, most of the time they just burnt the whole town. Six months, looking back at every trial he faced every indignity that he suffered through. At how completely worthless he was, every time he broke down and slept in the sewers crying himself to sleep. Not now though, now he was capable, striving on the constant conflict. No longer squirming under the CPU’s boot heel but thriving on the constant cat and mouse games. The story is split into two parts, the first 6 months when he was 17, and the rest in his mid thirties. Region: USA:Montana:Billings The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: 17yr old version, Shawn Ashmore (yes he's getting older, but he could still pull off the 17 year old look T_T) 30's version: Micheal C. Hall

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timerstye — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 13:26:01 -0400

User name: Timerstye Title: The Bad Seeds Genre: YA/Other Synopsis: It's 1955, and Jenny Bryant is a telepath. Forced to go to a government-endorsed "school" with other adolescents who have psionic powers--including a few pyrokinetics and elementals--she and her friend Louie must find a way to shut down these institutes from the inside out or escape with their lives. Region: Indiana:North The actor who would play your main character(s?) in the movie adaptation: Jennifer Bryant (short dark curly hair slicked mostly flat, blue eyes) - Alexis Bledel Clemson "Louie" Lewis (blonde, high forehead, gray eyes, thick glasses) - Garrett Hedlund

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raspberrymoon — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 13:47:07 -0400

User name: raspberrymoon Title: A Haunting Homicide Genre: Mystery with a lighthearted paranormal twist Synopsis: Private Investigator Mindy Sue Mindy has a bigger problem than her peculiar name. Again she is trying to solve an unnatural death in an unnatural way – with the help of ghosts that only she can hear. Mindy’s childhood friend J. R. is the owner of Johnsbury’s only pawn shop. Many in the community have wondered how his plebian pawn shop supports his elite life-style. But, Mindy knows the truth. He sells a lot more than pawned computers and string-less guitars. His back room is chock full of antiques and collectibles. Now it is also occupied by a dead body. The police seem to be willing to overlook the valuables stored there but they aren’t as willing to overlook the body. And, they seem determined to pin the crime on J. R. unless Mindy can talk her resident ghosts into helping her figure out what actually happened. Region: USA:Texas:Dallas/Ft. Worth The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Stephanie Courtney (Flo of Progressive Insurance fame)

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Mudge the Expendable — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 15:08:18 -0400

I'll take one. Cash, please.

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Fisherqueen — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 15:23:33 -0400

User name: Fisherqueen Title: Lights out Genre: suspense/mystery Synopsis: 24 year old journalist Amanda Ward goes to write an article about a string of murders made to look like suicides in a small town in South Texas (it's fictional, not based on an actual place.) Region: USA::Texas:: College Station/Bryan The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Emma Stone/ Taylor Van Doorne

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Mudge the Expendable — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 15:26:33 -0400

Heck, make it Karnes City and use the Friday earthquake and the Eagle Ford fracking nightmare as your plot bunnies!

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Barnardine — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 15:45:56 -0400

User name: Barnardine Title: Marked Genre: Urban Fantasy Synopsis: Cain Adamson lives a simple life as a maintenance man at the Minneapolis Airport. He has no friends choosing to keep to himself, liking it that way. Everything is going smoothly until a tragic accident invokes Cain's past. Cain is not your average person. When the earth was new Cain harvested the land, ultimately striking down his brother Able in a fit of jealous rage. The Creator marked Cain with a handprint on his chest, cursing him to walk the earth forever. Cain has done his best to stay out of Heaven's way. Recent events are about to throw Cain into a mess that even the first murderer may bot be able to survive. Region: USA :: Minnesota :: Twin Cities The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: A slightly younger Faran Tahir.

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erinnovelist — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 15:51:51 -0400

User name: erinnovelist Title: Genre: Romance Synopsis: Sutton December knew that his father couldn't be serious. After all, life wasn't based off of a lame, romantic novel by Nicholas Sparks. There had to be a catch in this plot she had been written into. Who was serious about hiring someone to be his son's fake girlfriend? However, the plan seemed easy enough. Pretend to fall madly in love with this boy; let him fall madly in love with her; earn five hundred thousand dollars; break up with him after the holidays. As long as this boy was dumped by [i]her[/i] it was fine. That’s how it was supposed to be, of course. But, just like the book, there’s always a plot twist Region: North America: United States: Nebraska The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Alexandra Chando

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QueenofDreamers — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 15:54:16 -0400

Username: QueenofDreamers Title: Speaking of Silence Genre: Adventure (YA) Synopsis: She woke up in the forest, covered with snow. She had a sword at her side, a necklace hidden in her cloak, and a riddle in her hand. A boy named Jude finds her there and takes her to to a cave where he lives with an army of refugees. She was sick. She was scared. And she has no idea who she is. The stranger Zadok calls her Princess. He tells her the riddle is a prophecy that heralds the Princess Missing, lost savior of the River Kingdom. And it seems he thinks she's come to save them. But Jude calls her Brynna. The Princess takes her role as leader of the Sea of Swords, guiding them into war - and after every battle bits of her memory come to her. For some reason the sound of swords clashing brings images of an old man and a fire, and reading the prophecy makes her hear voices. With the dark comes nightmares that could be nothing more than idle dreams... or the key to her past. And someone has rewritten the prophecy. Who is she? Which one is she? Brynna or Princess Missing? More to the point: which prophecy is the real one? The one that says she dies... or the one that says the person closest to her will die? Region: USA: Alabama: Birmingham The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaption: For the Princess, Georgie Henley, for Jude a dark haired, slightly taller William Yelton-Smith, for Zadok, I have no idea... tall, with longish blond hair.

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becca Z — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 15:56:45 -0400

User name: becca Z Title: Behind the Walls of No where Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: When Alex finds a simple looking stick on the beach, he thinks nothing of it, but takes it home because it looks cool. But when his life begins to fall apart, he realizes that there is much more to it than just wood. Maybe even a little magic. He travels between his world, and the one behind the walls. But Alex soon finds himself there with some unlikely people. People that he doesn’t really want there, and would never talk to back home. He’s too cool for them. He desperately tries to open the door behind the walls again to send them home, but with no luck. Even with them there Alex is happier than he is back home, and will find adventure, friendship and love in places that he never thought to look. But can they all get back in time? Or will they be trapped behind the walls of the world forever? Region: New York City, and another world. The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Tom Felton!

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Frl.Löwenzahn — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 16:05:07 -0400

I want to read that!

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fluidstatic — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 16:10:52 -0400

User name: fluidstatic Title: Fairy Tales and Other Gospels Genre: Fantasy/Romance Synopsis: Miranda Olin is a shy woman with a free spirit and a broken heart. When she loses everything in her life - her marriage, her job, her friends, her home - the stories she made up as a child begin to happen around her. Writing them down creates strange and beautiful coincidences that lead her toward a new life. Along the way she meets Andrew, a man who seems to know about everything she's ever done or said; Lorelai, a motherly yoga instructor and dancer who might not be human; Moira, a blues musician and possible time-traveler; and Rae, an almost-ordinary girl, who just might become the greatest love Miranda's ever known. Region: USA :: Washington :: Vancouver Actors: Miranda - Heather Juergensen Andrew - John Barrowman Lorelai - Freida Pinto Moira - Dana Fuchs Rae - Amanda Seyfried

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gareth.callenby — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 16:16:44 -0400

Username: Gareth.Callenby Title: The Great Simultaneity: a time travelogue Synopsis: I, Gareth Callenby (family man, writer), went missing from existence for one minute, 36 seconds, in 201-. I was kidnapped into a future where time travel is not only possible, but an established facet of ordinary life. This is not so much a novel as it is a series of essays about my travels across minutes, weeks, years, centuries, millenia, eons, geologic periods and even large chasms of intergalactic space before I returned home to a family that did not know I had left. Region: El Paso, Texas The actor: If I had my druthers, I'd have a 40-year-old Kirk Douglas play my part, but there are very strict laws and security measures in place to keep this from happening.

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S. Kelly Wayne — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 16:36:08 -0400

User Name: S. Kelly Wayne Title: With the Hands of Uncertainty Genre: Mystery/Suspense Synopsis: Olivia wakes one morning with no memory of her life, her work or her family. She doesn't even recognize her own face in the mirror. Her husband and children are understandably concerned and try their best to help her. When tests show no physical reasons for her amnesia she is referred to a psychiatrist. As time passes she begins to establish new memories and new routines with the help of her family and friends. Then one day she meets a man who calls her Amanda and demands to know why she stood him up and hasn't returned his calls. Olivia or Amanda, which is the real her or are both wrong. Her psychiatrist had warned her that she could slip into paranoid delusions and she begins to question her grip on reality until she finds information that leads her to believe that perhaps everything she has been told may not be true. As she struggles to make sense of her life, relationships and memory loss, she begins a desperate search for her identity and her life, or at least one that will feel real to her. Region: Florida - Brandon The actor that would play my main character in the movie adaptation would be Natalie Portman. She has the range and the look for the role. She can also look fragile but still have inner strength.

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Michael Master — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 16:39:18 -0400

Username: Michael Master Title: The Long Weekend Synospis: THE HUNTER IS APPROACHING The novel follows the weird and entrancing history of a conflict between two rival factions of a pocket dimension. Everything is presented through the eyes of two unlikely narrators: Dante, the Hunter, a sociopath terrorist who works for the North, under the direct command of Lucifer (yes, from the Bible) and Roy, a smart, carefree captain in the South Army whose life is changed when the war leaves him stranded in a desert. The two characters slowly become entangled in a web of failed assassinations, super-powered mercenaries, time-travel, psychedelic drugs, ideological conflicts, bets regarding one's method of dying, Biblical prophecies and debates regarding the pocket dimension's true name. As the war progresses, both characters realize that what is at stake is not simply the survival of their society, but their sanity and their soul amidst the madness of hunting each other down. Region: Romania (Europe) Actor: For Roy, a dark-haired Ryan Gosling, for Dante, a 6 feet 5, roughly shaved Hugh Laurie

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justkate — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 17:20:35 -0400

Self-nomination ftw. User name: justkate Title: Miss Priss Genre: YA Fiction Synopsis: Current synopsis = not my best, but here goes nothing. Skye has been working and saving since she was legally able to - all to escape her mother and her perfectly tailored private school life. And now that another legal first has passed - her eighteenth birthday - Skye is crossing state lines and going to live with her father, who she hasn't seen her mother kicked him out a decade ago, in Louisiana. She's got two options - spend the summer after high-school graduation in Belle Grande and go home in the fall for college, or stay in Belle Grande full time and attend the University there. But what Skye expects - lazy Southern afternoons and gators - isn't exactly what she finds. Instead of her school's preppy, condescending popular crowd, she gets a group of debutante-slash-pageant queens with freakishly big hair and vendettas. Instead of twacked-out crackheads in the alleys in the city, she gets barefoot country bumpkins with impossible to understand accents. There are a few upsides, though - instead of her psycho-analytic mother Lydia, she gets her laid-back father Clyde. And instead of her cheating, loser ex-boyfriend Daniel, she gets Dean - truck-driving, beer-drinking, karaoke-singing Dean. And there's Baylee-Ann, who looks like one of the DebuBrats, but has a heart of gold. And just maybe, in the middle of the hottest summer Belle Grande has ever seen, between catfights and crawfish, Skye might begin to understand who exactly it is that's being prissy. Region: USA:CA:LA The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Daveigh Chase, maybe. Or Ashley Rickards. I wouldn't want someone too teen-y and popular to play Skye, she's a little out there, I just don't think someone like Selena Gomez or something (was suggested to me at one point) would do it justice. Though, if there was one teen celebrity that actually might be able to pull it off, it would probably be her.

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Shark13 — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 17:35:22 -0400

This isn't my story, but I think it deserves nomination - the synopsis is short but luring..... User name: Guen Title: Penchance Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: Ian Knochenmus isn't like other guys. He’s part of a huge, multiplayer, multinational game called Penchance, where getting the right cards is only half the battle. There’s also a little rule about never using mechanical transport. And did we mention the one about never bringing non-players into the game? But Chance herself isn’t that affectionate. Players are always after the perfect hand, be it their own or that of someone else. To stay alive, keep in the game, and maybe win a boatload of cash, you have to keep your wits –and your cards- about you. Blackmail, death threats, stalkers and professional killers are all part of the game. Region: N/A? The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Sean Bean

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GuitarEyez — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 18:37:16 -0400

User name: GuitarEyez Title: Stealing Love Genre: Suspense Synopsis: After losing their parents in a car accident, brother and sister, Quinn and Skylar are left to fend for themselves. With no money left behind and the bills piling up, Quinn took to the streets to make money stealing cars. Without knowing, Quinn stole a car that belonged to a member of one of the worst gangs in the area, which in return cost him his life. Now left all alone, Skylar became reckless and out of control. Using the skills Quinn taught her, she followed in his footsteps and started stealing cars. Through the barrage of broken laws, stolen cars, drugs, and meaningless sex with random women, Skylar's only real escape was her love for photography. After a chance encounter at a new photography store with Addison, a straight edge college girl that played by the rules and could do no wrong, Skylar began to question her reckless lifestyle. Addison knew just from looking at her that Skylar was trouble. As much as she was drawn to her, she knew nothing could ever be, because of who she was. Skylar wanted to pursue Addison with pure intentions and needed to change her ways. After trying her hardest to live a normal life, Skylar's street life past seemed to keep coming back to haunt her. With her hardest decision yet to make, Skylar must choose between her new love and finding her brothers murderer for the closure she so desperately needs. Which will she decide? Region: Seattle, WA The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Skylar - Ruta Gedmintas. Addison - Mandy Musgrave

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lost4wards — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 18:45:03 -0400

My nomination User name: harmonyturtle28 Title: Absolution Genre: Romance Synopsis: One final wrong decision in Jude Carter’s marriage sends him into a whirlwind of guilt. His wife, Charlotte, dies immediately after discovering he has cheated with another woman. Without receiving her forgiveness, Jude is unable to move on from that day, and decides to end his life after suffering for too long. The day he attempts suicide is the day he discovers a passport through a mirror to relive the staple memories of his relationship with Charlotte. Jude becomes obsessed with traveling where the mirror takes him in the hopes of finding her forgiveness at each destined memory. Jude has the opportunity to relive the joyful and painful recollections he had with Charlotte while still seeking her forgiveness. The mirror exposes the deterioration of their relationship, and offers him the chance to find where absolution will lie. Region: Georgia The actor: I dunno. My first thought upon reading went to Leonardo DiCaprio. I got a tortured, Inception vibe from this and I wanna see a cover and final text.

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elmorae — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 18:47:29 -0400

User name: A. E. Killingsworth Title: The Cemetery Keeper Genre: Paranormal/Mystery Synopsis: Emma Eaves is a struggling photographer in Atlanta when she learns of her great-aunt's death. To her surprise, she's been left a crumbling old home in a rural Alabama town, as well as a small fortune. The only stipulation is that she must live in the creepy farmhouse for a year before she can sell the home and claim her money. She reluctantly puts her life on hold to move to Alabama, and as she begins to repair the old home she uncovers a small family cemetery hidden by years of growth. When she begins questioning locals about the family she never knew, a stranger shows up, a man who knows an awful lot about the dark dreams that have visited Emma ever since she moved into the house. What's more, he hints at a sinister family secret, one that will soon arise if Emma can't protect the cemetery from an approaching enemy. When dark apparitions begin appearing in her photos, Emma knows that the danger is near. But can she trust this mysterious stranger to help her fight an enemy she's never even met? Region: USA: Alabama: Montgomery The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I can't think of someone off the top of my head, but it'd have to be someone fresh, young, and with a good dose of real talent.

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ladydragonfly19 — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 19:22:06 -0400

User name: Ladydragonfly19 Title: Echoes Genre: Mainstream Fiction Synopsis:Everything we do and say, whether good or bad, comes back to us sooner or later like an echo. We are going to examine the lives of three very different people. All of them are hiding something. None of them know each other, but little do they know how their lives are going to collide. They all get an invitation in the mail from Lucius and the fun begins. Sara is a first grade school teacher. Everyone thinks that Sarah is a shy little thing, but she has a lot of sexual secrets. Tom is a high level executive. He does absolutely nothing without expecting something bigger and better in return. He is a real ass. Last we have Veronica. She is a rich man's daughter. She donates her father's money without his knowledge. He thinks she is spending it on herself. Veronica hopes that he doesn't find out and she does something that no one expects. Region: Asheville, NC The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Michael Douglas would play Lucius

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Adifferentdrum — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 20:21:18 -0400

User name: Adifferentdrum Title: Darkmore Genre: Paranormal Erotic Romance Synopsis: When the Category 5 Hurricane Gerda decimates Port Isabel, Texas the locals are not the only ones left with the shattered timbers of their lives. Just twenty miles to the southeast and beyond human comprehension but not immune to the wrath of mother nature, the vampire city Darkmore lies in exposed ruin. Among the dead is Darkmore’s King Louis Marate, and the city is in a panic. Like the humans in Port Isabel, their crucial needs are compromised. Food, shelter, and safety are all mandatory, but unlike their human neighbors, no emergency aid is coming. Decades pass of Darkmore making do with what they have, and what they have is very little. In memory of the deceased Louis, his daughter Sevon has ascended the throne as a cruel tyrant. The nobles and royal houses live in passable comfort while the commoners struggle and scrounge for their very existence. They are all merely surviving, and Sevon must save her people or risk losing her crown or worse her fangs. Sevon and her council conspire to invade the shifter refuge of Priagust and take the well protected city as their new home. Sevon vows she will usher in a new era for Darkmore and her dying people under any means necessary. The vampires will live even if that means crushing a civilization. When Sevon’s armigers capture a native from Priagust, a shifter named Jack, he claims he merely wanted to see with his own eyes who would dare tarnish Louis Marate’s good name. He wanted to meet those responsible for the assassination of the good king that protected them. More than anything, Jack wants to spit in the eye and piss on the grave of Darkmore’s new queen for grinding it into the dust. Sevon is not only insulted but intrigued. Who is this little maggot to presume he knew her father? Sevon will drag the truth out of Jack one way or the other, bit by bit, finger by finger, tooth by tooth, eye by eye… Queen Sevon Marate does not tolerate secrets. Region: Florida::Northwest The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: If she had kept her long hair (like in my user icon) Emily Maynard, the 'winner' of Brad Womack's season of the Bachelor would be perfect for Sevon. For Jack, I always see Hizumi, the lead singer of the Japanese Rock band Desparis Ray.

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Chrononaut — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 21:02:53 -0400

User name: Chrononaut Title: The Un-Icorn and Other Tales Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Kardunn had the perfect con going. As an unusual talking white deer in a land where unicorns have gone missing, posing as a unicorn gave him a life of luxury. That is, until his secret got out. Saved at first by a half-dragon princess named Perrine, Kardunn soon realizes he‘s not the only one with secrets. Now he’s being possessed by an undead unicorn and unwillingly driven towards the Dragon Lord’s lair. Is it the only way to stop the Orb of Xhalfurai? Or is Kardunn being driven toward his doom? Region: USA:Wisconsin:Elsewhere Actor in movie version: Kardunn: A trained white deer or CG character voiced by David Tennant Perrine: Summer Glau Copper: war horse mare, voiced by Claudia Black Dragon-Lord: CG dragon, voiced by Sam Neill Prince Harmon: Nathan Fillion Orb of Xhalfurai: swirling golden orb, voiced by Phil Lamarr or Kevin Conroy

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Barnardine — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 21:23:41 -0400

Okay, I updated my synopsis. As I cannot Edit yet, I'll just repost it here: Cain Adamson lives a simple life as a maintenance man at the Minneapolis Airport. He has no friends, choosing to keep to himself and liking it that way. Everything is going smoothly until a tragic accident results in the death of an innocent child. Cain soon invokes Heaven's attention - not necessarily a good thing. Cain is not your average person. When the earth was new Cain harvested the land, ultimately striking down his brother Abel in a fit of jealous rage. The Creator declared that the earth will never allow Cain to harvest again, a fatal blow to a farmer. Marked by the Creator with a handprint on his chest Cain is forced to walk the earth forever under the Lord's protection. Cain has done his best to stay out of Heaven's way and live a good life. The Creator God had decreed that Heaven leave Cain alone. Recent events force the Lord to rescind his protection. Heaven entices Cain to infiltrate a new "feel-good" church that has claimed two Angels previously. Nothing is as it appears. Soon Cain finds himself in a mess that even the first murderer may not be able to survive.

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olive_fruit — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 21:43:20 -0400

User name: olive_fruit Title: The Masquerade of 1000 Days Genre: Steampunk/Sci-Fi Synopsis: Emilia Halladay solemnly swore that she had nothing to do with the war between the Grand Sir and the street sweepers. Emilia Halladay was also a notorious liar. An underground resistance group, two sisters, and a copper pistol all play pivotal roles in this alternate-reality, steampunk take on 19th century England, where identities are best kept hidden and love, avoided. Region: Canada:: Ontario:: Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Elle Fanning. With brown hair.

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Adz_04 — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 22:59:31 -0400

I love this one....Plus...It's definitely got a Reese Witherspoon feel to it! Great choice! :)

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Adz_04 — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 23:04:12 -0400

LOVE this! Best of luck with it! :)

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crazydominodragongirl — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 23:05:56 -0400

SHAMELESS. 8D User name: crazydominodragongirl Title: Textbook Romance Genre: Romance (or, more technically, probably daily life and growing up with light romance mostly in the last few chapters, but) Synopsis: The first time she saw him was on the first day of school, leaning casually against a desk and chatting with one of his friends. He was attractive, there was no denying that, and she thought she would maybe like to get to know him. Then he looked up, his eyes meeting hers. From there, it was love at first sight, right? Wrong. If you ask Kaori Yamamoto, she will tell you that Mizuno is arrogant, lazy, and a complete jerk: All he's got going for him are his looks. If you ask Yuuki Mizuno, he will tell you that Yamamoto is overbearing, unforgiveably nerdy, and has a stick up her ass the size of an oak tree: All she's got going for her is... nothing. They've probably long forgotten why they hate each other. They don't care. Too bad they're stuck together, in class, in the school rankings, in the student council. Too bad their sisters are best friends. Sometimes you don't need a reason for someone to be your sworn rival in everything, forever, even though you may wonder why. And sometimes you grow up, and forever ends. Region: USA:: California:: either South Bay or SF Peninsula, I have a feeling they overlap a bit The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Not sure if they really count, but Gackt as Yuuki (when his hair is black and slightly longer) and AKB48's Natsumi Matsubara as Kaori. (Yeah, I don't actually know any actors...)

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itmustbethechemistry — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 00:36:54 -0400

User name: itmustbethechemistry Title: Magnets Genre: Sci fi/ Romance Synopsis: In the futuristic world of Ithora, your sixteenth birthday means everything. You receive a magnetic necklace that only is attracted to the one of your soulmate. Olive and Ellis, best friends, are approaching their sixteenth birthdays. But they discover the corruption of The Creature, the tyrannical leader of their government. To break free of their restraintments, they must rebel and fight for their rights. In constant conflict and escape, they will learn if true love really conquers all. Region: USA::California::South Bay The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Karen Gillian as Olive :D

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Excessive.Quotation — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 00:37:07 -0400

Can't wait to see this one!

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EchoRains — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 00:47:07 -0400

User Name: EchoRains Title: Remember, Zylinn Genre: Sci-Fi Synopsis: Zylinn, a 22 year old female, had scattered memories of what the past was like. Who would have thought that everything could have changed so quickly? How her once perfect town could become abandoned and lonely. It wasn’t like this just around her, but rather the world. For years they warned about the damage that was being done to the earth but did it sink in? Not until the water wars started. As resources diminished, and pollution covered the earth countries began to fight with one another then soon after within their borders. Their struggle for survival wiped out nations. Only the strongest of those nations survived what is now being called The Dark End. Arris, 45 year old male, somehow managed to rise above the devastation. His power grew as more and more people learned of his riches and strength. People started turning to him for answers. Fuelled by greed, he soon became the self-appointed ruler of all who remained. Cannibals and looters over ran the city. After the horrifying murder of their parents, Mattix, a 19 year old male, and Zylinn fled the city to find safety. Seeking refuge with a small group of rebels, Mattix devised a plan that would cause the fall of Arris. When Arris heard of this he used what power he had over his followers to convince them to murder Mattix and those who followed him. Zylinn knew that in order the save herself and avenge the death of her brother she would have to embark on a journey that would not only test her wits and strength, but would also test her will to survive. Region: USA::Colorado::Loveland The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Meagan Fox

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sschwarz — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 01:21:32 -0400

The premise of this novel sounds amazing.

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sschwarz — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 01:30:42 -0400

User name: sschwarz Title: American Soldat Genre: historical fiction Synopsis: When the United States enters World War II, Maximillian Hirsch is twenty-three and undecided about life. Educated to be an engineer yet still bound to the farm he grew up on, he is left floundering on where he wants to go in life. After his son, Frederick, is drafted, John Hirsch begins a crusade to keep his other four boys safe at home. Ultimately his plans fall through with the drafting of his youngest son and subsequent enlistment of his eldest son. Left with two boys at home, John makes a desperate last effort to see them kept out of the draft board’s grasp. When the draft board begins to make it clear that more sons will be taken, John insists promises were made to keep the two at home. Yet when the elder is judged 4-F, the draft board, believing John will only need one son at home to farm, decides Max will be the one to go. Despite all his father’s attempts, Max finds himself swept up in the war. He is sent to Europe to serve his country. His mission, however, is not so simple for Max is a blonde haired, blue eyed young man who has spoken German his entire life. As far as the army is concerned, he is the perfect man to serve as a spy. Region: USA::Wisconsin::Milwaukee & Waukesha The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Barry Pepper in his mid to late twenties

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sschwarz — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 01:36:31 -0400

I second this story. It looks to be a very interesting read.

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Sauropod the Great — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 01:53:23 -0400

Username: Sauropod the Great Title: Concrete Jungle Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: the year is 7902 A.D. Sentenced to life in the penal colony of what was once planet Earth, birthplace of the human race, ex-terrorist Red and his motley band of delightfully vicious and insane fellow inmates are forced to scrap out a living in a land not half so friendly to humanoid existence as it used to be. But while the 6 of them hack their way through the rough terrain and their somewhat less agreeable prison-mates, Red begins to discover traces of legend, bits and pieces of a forgotten science scattered across the ruins of Humanity, something the locals call the Black Star. Luka Dmitriev and his group of ex-soldiers are sent planet side under the coercion of none-too-subtle threats from the Federation, in order to retrieve a mysterious power source that reportedly may be lost somewhere on the surface. Turns out this alleged power source and Red’s “black star” may be one in the same thing, and after their initial conflict, the two teams reluctantly pair up in search of their mutual salvation…but as they delve deeper into the long buried secrets of Earth’s past, they begin to uncover things better left in the dark... Actor to Play MC: (young) Daniel Day-Lewis

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AndreaMuse — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 04:09:34 -0400

User name: AndreaMuse Title: F. A. C. T. O. I. D. Genre: Literary Fiction/Horror Synopsis: People can get obsessed over just about anything. However, he lived for them – the prodigy of Umeniko Bay. Danny was a brilliant, if not a little weird, freshman at college. It was expected for a boy with Asperger's... the way he sat at the desk. He sported a cockatoo like comb over and skulked like lopsided licorice. Not that anyone cared. He was a genius. As a child, he counted every petal in a rose in the flowerpot outside, and like to stare at the road kill across the street. As a man, he wore the weary eyes and sickly skin of one in front of computer all day and night. So what was his obsession? Harmless Internet factoids, the kind one only reads out of boredom. However, unlike everyone else and their hobbies, there were radical problems with his which struck cruelly one day while he sat at the library study hall. How could he tell which one's were true, and which ones were bald faced lies? For a scientist extraordinaire, the answer was as right as rain. Test them. Each and every single one. Then came the introduction of his second problem: some factoids aren't harmless at all. Just one of his favorites: Beheading sometimes causes the victim to throw up, through the neck. Who wants to donate your body to science? Region: California:: San Francisco The actor who would play your MC in the movie adaptation: (younger) Joe Odagiri

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Heather D — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 04:19:06 -0400

User Name: Heather D Title: Haven Inn Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Marley Savage lived her life simply and as far as she was concerned in the most boring fashion there was. After her mother's death and subsequent sheltering most of her life by her father, Booker, Marley inherits a generations old boarding house from her estranged grandmother Celest Lansing. Against her fathers fervent wish that she simply sell his dead wife's and daughter's family business, Marley accepts her responsibility. Plenty of regulars to the house keep her busy with the tedious work of an 'inn keeper', but soon she realizes there is something more going on. With the arrival of a new tenant Marley sees that there is more than meets the eye around the inn and what she discovers turns dangerous. Now she will have to make a choice; to either accept the hidden world her grandmother left her or walk away. Region: USA:: Ohio::Zanesville The actress who would play my main character would be Kristen Stewart, (Bella from Twilight) not for her acting but when I was thinking about Marley that's how I saw her.

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pixie_face — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 04:35:51 -0400

User name: pixie_face Title: Sira Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: How far would you go to be in control your own life? Strange things are happening on the desert planet of Sira. The Drowning, the month long season of floods that bring a gasp of breath back into the world, has come and gone without a drop of water to speak of. People across the oasis cities are abruptly forgetting their memories, their personalities, and their families, and are adopting entirely new identities with the strong conviction that they have always been that way. Crude drawings of chains upon chains are inexplicably found etched across the walls of the oasis cities and within the nomad’s creaking caravans with no witnesses to the drawings and no artists to claim them. And above it all, whispers of a sand man are blooming like wild fire - a true mockery of a human being who swallows up anything in his path with a gaping mouth of sand, no matter how grand or sacred. But Iman Seronata, an abrasive and scrawny young woman, can’t be bothered to concern herself with these things. She’s been too busy scheming her escape from indentured servitude to the brutal Weirell Farmstead for the last two decades. She has even picked out a new name, a new history, and a better personality to live by when she flees the city of Rusma - once she pays off the Jida family for their smuggling efforts, of course. Her farmer's life, and the tattoo on her wrist that brands her as such, deems her nothing more than a dirty, undignified laborer until then. Things all seemed to be coming to a clean conclusion until the final days of preparation, when Iman comes to the horrifying realization that the nausea, the migraines, the fainting spells, and the surreal fever dreams involving a crow, a rose, a coyote, and a two-headed snake have all been signs that she can perform the archaic yet stigmatized ability to shift sand. Twenty years of unforgiving work in the sun is rendered worthless when her stash of money to pay off the Jida family is stolen by her partner on the same day that the Viccar, the head of the Following of Crow, is escorted to Rusma by a tall woman with a peculiar mass of metal and wires in her ears. The Viccar's appearance would usually be one of reverence and love, but the tattered and disturbed old man can only manage to cry out that Salam, the grand city that is home to his disciples and his palace, has been swallowed by the sand. When the arrival of the sandman causes Rusma to sink, Iman barely escapes with the help of the Viccar’s stoic escort, who calls herself Arlim Mesotha. With the two women is the last request of the Viccar himself before he was pulled into a bottomless pit: to seek out a man named Renlon Lo and deliver a small wooden chest containing the most sacred artifact humanity has ever known - a bleeding, pulsating brain. What awaits them beyond the sunken city is a looming catastrophe more ancient and more mysterious than the sand itself. Region: Pensacola, FL - USA As for the actress... Honestly? Someone totally unknown. I would never want someone famous to play Iman's part. There are plenty of very talented actresses out there of dark skin tone that don't get any leading roles just because they aren't white. She would preferably of Arabic descent but an absolute must is that she had the ability to play a hot headed and irrational, but very confused and lonely woman.

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pixie_face — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 05:29:24 -0400

Actually, nevermind. I retract my nomination. I wish there was a delete button. :/

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norilifikous — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 08:34:39 -0400

Seconded!

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norilifikous — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 08:36:26 -0400

This seconding is for "Sweet Confections" by DanyelleFerguson.

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norilifikous — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 08:39:01 -0400

This seems like it could be pretty epic. Thirded. :)

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norilifikous — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 08:43:19 -0400

This sounds like it could be very good. Seconded!

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norilifikous — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 09:18:05 -0400

Username: norilifikous Title: Sojourn Genre: Fantasy (with colorful splatters of action/adventure, romance, and mild horror) Synopsis: Seventeen-year-old Lily Pembroke has never really figured out who she is or where she belongs in the world, and now she's done what her father always feared she would: discovered Izaderra, the world she was born in. Finding friends she's never had, meeting creatures she always thought were invented by her father, and exploring a whole new world, Lily feels like she finally belongs... until she discovers that Izaderra isn't as wonderful as it seems. Izaderra is inhabited by five clans of people who possess powers to command air, fire, earth, water, light, or dark; however, there is severe injustice against the people who don't exhibit any powers, like Lily. Safe from persecution only until she turns 18, the age at which she will receive her full power inheritance if she has any, Lily desperately devotes herself to identifying how she transported herself to Izaderra in the first place—a feat she realizes she shouldn't have been able to do without some power—and how to do it again. Before she learns anything, Lily is pursued by the Sepherid, the fire clan that stole control from the others through sheer determination and blood-thirsty violence. But they seem to want more from her than what meets the eye... Region: Vancouver, WA U.S.A. The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: While I would prefer a new actor to grow and gain maturity and a sense of independence along with my main character, Ellen Page would basically be perfect (maybe with a mix of a younger Evan Rachel Wood).

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Fortune 27 — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 09:37:59 -0400

Beautiful. beautiful premise.

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jbj1951 — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 10:04:55 -0400

User Name: jbj1951 Title: Climbing the Cherry Tree Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: Hi, my name is George Washington Jones, and I have a problem. It seems that four thousand years ago a lot of people got into a three sided religious war. The result of that was the near extinction of all life as we know it. Two thousand years ago, their descendants, who had forgot who they were, got into another fight. Mankind fell from what was called the Ring of the New Dark Ages, into The State of the Fallen, what ever that means. That brings us up to today. For some reason, everybody seems to think that I am the key to climbing out of that abyss dug so well by them three religions. Everybody tells me that all I have to do is climb the cherry tree, or chop it down; something like that. Anyway, that leaves me with just one small problem! What the heck is a cherry tree? Region: USA: Oklahoma

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Hammy_S — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 10:38:58 -0400

User name: Hammy_S Title: Das Klagen der Banshee ( / Sing for me the melodie of Death) Genre: Thriller Synopsis: Als Ian O’Brien und seine Freunden sich zu einem Wiedersehnsparty bei einem verlassenen Schloss treffen ahnt dieser nichts von seinem bevorstehenden Schicksal. Denn sie sind nicht allein im Schloss. Erst taucht ein geisterhaftes Mädchen auf, das nur Ian zu bemerken scheint. Plötzlich verschwinden oder sterben einige, wie durch Geisterhand. Doch hinter all dem Übel Steckt ein Psychopath, der noch eine Rechnung mit der O’Brien-Familie offen hat. Nun steht Ian einen Kampf um Leben und Tod gegen die Zeit um seine Freunde retten zu können, dessen Name gesungen wurde… As Ian O'Brien and his friends meet at an abandoned castle suspect that anything coming from his fate. Because they are not alone in the castle. Only appears on a ghostly girl who seems to notice just Ian. Suddenly some disappear or die, as if by magic. But behind all the evil lies a psychopath who has a score to settle with the O'Brien family open. Ian is now a fight to the death against time to save his friends, whose name was sung ... Region: Germany The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Ian Somerhalder

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Hammy_S — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 10:40:08 -0400

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Hammy_S — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 10:41:04 -0400

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AmyB — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 11:16:09 -0400

User name: AmyB Title: Steam Sorceress Genre: Romance Synopsis: Lady Serena has it all, money, parents who are society leaders as well as being the Lord And Lady High Paladin on the Lowlands Republic. She has wonderful friends, and is skilled at school in making clockwork jewellery. At a hunt, one of her suitors, pays particular attention, and as her parents approve of Malken, she forwards the acquaintance, despite misgivings. They attend a ball not long after, where she meets another young man, who fascinates her. He's not like the others, interested in all the new steam machines and clockwork devices and having the heads of magical creatures hung on their walls. He's just like the young man she dreams about night after night in her sleep. They talk, and later in the evening, share a kiss. And that's where it all goes wrong. Because what Serena has no way of knowing is that she's from a bloodline steeped in magic, in a republic where being a mage is punishable by death. The kiss awoke the spark within her, and as she strugles to hide it, struggles to control it, her parents find out. By chance, Serena overhears them discussing how to kill her so that their reputations will remain untarnished. Who can she go to to get help? The only person who can help her is the woman she's been taught to regard as her enemy. Will the woman and her nephew, the boy who set everything in motion help her escape? Or will the fanatic suitor who also knows her secret get to her first and seal her fate? Region: Europe :: England :: Oxfordshire The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Michelle Dockery

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October Black — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 11:30:22 -0400

Thanks so much! I'm really excited to finally write this story. It's been kicking around in my skull since high school. Good luck with your own novel writing endeavors as well :)

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Novus — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 11:36:46 -0400

This sounds great...really interesting concept!

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Novus — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 11:42:18 -0400

I second this one...it sounds like a great read.

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Novus — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 11:45:31 -0400

Interesting!! I like the idea of her influencing events in history. V. cool.

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Charis011 — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 11:54:20 -0400

This sounds great!

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BillyxRansom — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 12:36:27 -0400

User name: dangerousfemale7389 Title: Pride Genre: Romance Synopsis: This is the first installment of my new series, Seven. The embodiment of Pride, Caren, the owner and president of a national clothing store, wears power suits daily and always has a smug smile on her face. But she meets her match in Nikolas, an entrepreneur who is just getting his start in the business world. Will she learn to be humble like Nikolas, learn to stop being so smug and full of herself, or will she give in to her base urges as usual? Region: canton, OH The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: selma blair

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BillyxRansom — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 12:42:07 -0400

This sounds incredible, I wish you hadn't retracted your nomination.

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clark13 — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 13:54:53 -0400

Its ok, I got just as excited about it the second time around.

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Jayme V. — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 13:58:14 -0400

User name: Jayme V. Title: Journey to Sunrise Genre: Fantasy/Romance Synopsis: Corruption is slowly consuming Vara and the lands surrounding it. Miranda, the Spring Princess of Vara, must marry Kaden, the Winter King of Iarna, to form an alliance to halt the Corruption. However, Miranda and Kaden are captured by the pirate Davarion who might have some surprising knowledge that could help end the Corruption's rein. When Miranda develops feelings for Davarion though she must make a choice; save her Kingdom or follow her heart. Region: USA :: Texas :: Dallas/Ft Worth The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Emma Stone would probably play Miranda.

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Jiang Mei — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 14:08:15 -0400

User name: Jiang Mei Title: The Adept Genre: Adventure Synopsis:For years, the country of Tormond has been raising perfect soldiers known as The Adept, from birth to protect the country as well as its heads, the Blue Bloods. But a couple years ago, a terrorist group called Strife appeared and an all out civil war began. Now, the Adept finally have a Strife prisoner, but at the price of one of their own. Kale has been captured by Strife. What's worse is that the Blue Bloods have reason to believe Kale has defected from the Adept and has joined strife. No one takes it harder than his partner, Zhalia. After a visit from Kale, she begins to question everything she has ever been taught and begins to wonder whose side she should really be fighting on. Region: USA :: Georgia :: Atlanta The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Kale: Daniel Gilles (looking like his character in Captivity) Zhalia: Malese Jow (looking like her character from Leverage)

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DragonShade — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 14:20:59 -0400

User name:DragonShade Title: The Heir of Desiny Genre:Fantasy Synopsis: A young girl named Raziah lives in relative peace with her normal human family amoung the dark elves war and the slavery and opression that followed. Keep your head down, do as you're told... never attract attention. A small errand for her mother changes all this in an instant. She has attracted their attention with disasterous consequences. Her father's murder brings out long hidden secrets, her true parentage, her sister's jealousy and sets the heavy mantel of fate on her shoulders alone. Now as the only daughter of the last true dragon and one of the only known light elves, she must set out on a quest for her homeland to discover the truth of her heiratage and the enormous implications it has. On her way their she runs into the outcast son of the army's general, who has an agenda of his own. Even her screaming conceious can not keep her away from this mysterious figure and the pair of them spiral into a drama involving the Asgard, the three faced gardian, dark leader of the New Resistance that has a few secrets of her own, and the introduction of two new races to the land due to the dark elves terrible blunder. Region: Indiana, indianapolis The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: This one is hard, since both my main characters are based off friends and not actors. Raziah would probably be played by Natalie Portman, but with red tinted contacts due to her magical eyes, and the man (Kienan) looks a lot like a pale, black hair's stronger jawed Taylor Lautner in my head, but may be more like Robbie Amell (once again pale)

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Knight of Disorder — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 14:39:36 -0400

User name: Knight of Disorder Title: Survival in the Eyes of Beasts Genre: Lit. Fiction Synopsis: When the world came to an end at the hands of the Banshee, mindless wild humans that killed simply to kill, everything changed. Lewis only six when his parents were taken by the Banshee must grow and take his place among the most suited to survival. Former military, hunters, and even convicted murders. A life among the rubble of a dead city. A life where your enemies are not so easy to tell apart from your allies. In this city still rippling with life, be it the wild Banshee or other humans. See what hardships await in a world where nothing will ever be the same, and life must go on. Region: USA::North Carolina. The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: David Henrie

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Mudge the Expendable — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 14:47:51 -0400

Enthusiastically seconded, and I want to pre-order my copy now, please.

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Mudge the Expendable — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 14:51:37 -0400

Yes, please, I'll have one of these. Where's the cash register?

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Mudge the Expendable — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 14:55:14 -0400

I think you've hit on something good here...count me in as a supporter!

Atreus' Recursion

luciencast — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 16:06:52 -0400

User name:luciencast Title: Atreus’ Recursion Genre: Fantasy/Political Synopsis: Atreus was a rising star Professor of History and Wizardry at Cathmore University when a distant magical anomoly detected by the university Scryers sets him to lead a small expedition to investigate. They journey through nations and history to the ruins of an ancient empire where they uncover secrets of magic, and of an impending war. Region: USA :: Wisconsin :: Madison The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Someone like a young Max Von Sydow circa The Seventh Seal http://www.flickr.com/photos/33793214@N06/3145278787/

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Kader — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 16:41:37 -0400

I've been giving it some thought and it doesn't really classify as science-fiction so instead it should be Mainstream fiction. Sorry and thank you.

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Kit Fox — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 18:19:32 -0400

User name: Kit Fox Title: Resurrection-Man Genre: Steampunk Fantasy Synopsis: Doctor Jacob Levi is an esteemed surgeon with the world at his feet, but one day he disappears from his apartments on the surface of Anamcara, leaving nothing behind by a heap of torn up anatomy texts. Seven years later, Dr. Levi forgotten beyond the whispers and rumors of the students at the TriVale University medical laboratory, Anamcara's surface is plagued with heinous attacks by unidentifiable creatures. As the death toll rises, the noble Parliament of Anamcara commissions the Asphodel, a guild of gifted female operatives, to investigate the origin of the creatures and put an end to them once and for all. Z Lockwood, Prime Operative of The Asphodel's, takes the situation in hand. The Underlings move against the Resistance. Asphodel moves against Levi. Anamcara stands to be torn apart with the Parliament stands proudly at the center of the chaos. Who will come out on top? Region: Southbridge, MA The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Female - Georgia Moffet, if she died her hair brown. Male - Kit Harington

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Laurel Cassandra Hathaway — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 18:52:08 -0400

User name: Laurel Cassandra Hathaway Title: Deceptions Genre: YA Fantasy Romance Synopsis: “Paperwork can be faked; new records can be forged. There’s no absolute truth out there anymore. You’re no more safe than King James is. There could be a traitor at this very table, for all I know, a traitor in the king’s army too. Just like you wouldn’t know there, you wouldn’t know here. Life isn’t as easy as A, B, C anymore.” Says Alicia Thompson, a new freshman at Moonlight Academy, a school for the special vampires that reside around the earth. If only she knew how true her words would become one day. Not everything is as it appears at seemingly perfect Moonlight Academy. Amongst them is a traitor helping the soul-less creatures they so despise wipe out their kind. In the heart of it all, Alicia rises to the task of finding and unveiling the traitor. But will she follow in the others' who have tried footsteps and die before she herself can figure it out? Region: USA :: Oregon :: Corvallis The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Emma Stone (or Alexis Bledel, maybe)

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MorganNatalia — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 18:57:11 -0400

User name: MorganNatalia Title: The Phoenix Earth Genre: Dystopian Fantasy Synopsis: Almost all of humanity has been killed off by a deadly virus. Frankie Peart is one of the few who have survived, living in underground structures. She must now struggle to find out who is friend and who is foe and the type of world she will live in as life is slowly reborn from the ashes. Region: USA:Maine The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Saoirse Ronan would play Frankie

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MorganNatalia — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 19:05:29 -0400

And since I can't resist casting my supporting cast for the movie adaptation of my book (yay!), Ash: Kaya Scodelario Peter: Mike Bailey

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emiller094 — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 19:12:59 -0400

Username: emiller094 Title: Me, Myself and the Private Eye Genre: Children's/Fantasy/Mystery Thriller Synopsis: Calvin Callaghan hated his uncle. Not only did his father's brother make no contact after both his parents had mysteriously disappeared in what was thought to be a fluke fly fishing accident but he had missed Caitlin's birthday for the third year in a row and made her cry. It was unacceptable. Unfortunately for Calvin, his uncle, a recluse by the name of Finnegan Reed, is back and ready to pick up both him and his sister from St. Aloysius Orphanage to come live with him in Granville (Nowhere land), Ohio. Living in a creepy old bed and breakfast with a man whose never seen and seems to think post it notes are an acceptable manner of communication, a maid whose face looks a little too thin to be healthy and the strange array of creatures that slink through the "foyer" causes Calvin to wander only one question. Why aren't they using the back door? Oh and what is his mysterious uncle up to? So technically two questions but it's mostly about the door. Region: USA:Texas:Houston The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptations: Timothy Omundson

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Juanamac — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 19:40:13 -0400

User name: Juanamac Title: Undercurrent Genre: Mainstream Fiction Synopsis: Charlotte has been on top of the world. After swimming her personal best, she wins gold at the National Swimming Championship lands a place in the NZ Olympic squad, set to prepare for the Olympic competition in London. She has just become engaged to her boyfriend, electrical engineering prodigy Shahid. Her final year at University seems to have started well, and her life course seems well planned. However golden her life appears, struggles beneath the surface begin to pull her under. Shahid strives for excellence, but has hit a wall with his current invention. Charlotte is struggling to keep on top of her studies, her training schedule and her job. Her parents have their own worries, and do not support Charlotte. Then, everything hits a wall when Charlotte discovers she is pregnant. The story will be told in a non-linear fashion, looking at one calendar year out of sequence. (This way I can control how the reader views Charlotte..............) Region: New Zealand :: Wairarapa The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Saoirse Ronan, Annasophia Robb or Dakota Fanning. The main character needs to look like a very young, naive girl, rather than her 21-22 years.

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Erebus — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 19:51:17 -0400

Username: Erebus Title: The Resistance Genre: Adventure Synopsis: Alucion Recardio randomly shows up one day on the steps of a school called The Academy. The Academy takes in and trains elementals, or people with power over a certain element. Alucion controls the shadows. Not one single person knows why Alucion is there, except Alucion himself. Alucion is planning to destroy The Academy and all of it's followers. Throughout his time at The Academy, Alucion befriends ten outcasts. He later takes these individuals and they leave The Academy and form a rouge group called The Resistance. Alucion trains them all and they go and fight The Academy. But, before they can, The Resistance learn of a new threat. There is a world parallel to the one they know. In this world, there are creatures of shadow, with intentions of destroying Alucion's. After learning this, Alucion and The Resistance go out on a quest to find the 6 blades of power and destroy the shadows. But the shadows cannot be destroyed. The Resistance fights and fights, but there is no end to the evil things. In the end, Alucion makes an ultimate sacrifice to seal them off. Region: USA :: Alabama :: Auburn The actor that would play my main character in a movie adaptation: hmm... i would probably play Alucion, considering he is based off of me.

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Writers_Bloc — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 20:37:59 -0400

User Name: Writers_Bloc Title: Anachronism Genre: Satire, Humor & Parody Synopsis: Castles next to confectionaries. Salons across from saloons. Where pandas hire attorneys, PI's track down princesses, and it's a rule of thumb never to leave the house without some anti-mutant spray. Welcome to Anachronism. At the heart of this hodgepodge world is The Blank Page, the bar where all characters are welcome and all bets are off, since that is where most creatures and cretins learn the bludgeoning truth: the authors of each of their novels have hit Writer's Block, and until the Block is cleared, they're stuck in limbo. In hell. In Anachronism. Along for the ride is Lit, one of those exceedingly rare characters who has lived in Anachronism as far back as the pages turn. While tending bar and watching the people come and go and empires cease daily, he spends time snitching to a fellow 'Chronie, Derring, the head of an exhausted police force that shoulders the ridiculous task of keeping peace amongst the pandemonium. The hapless new arrivals can't help but wonder--is there any plot to all this chaos? Lit suspects there might be; all it takes is a little reading into. Region: USA :: Massachusetts :: Elsewhere The actor who would play the main character in the movie adaptation: Someone who's good with sarcasm, and preferably lesser known than someone like Ryan Reynolds.

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TarnishedHearts — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 20:43:40 -0400

User name: TarnishedHearts Title: Immortal: In Moonlight Genre: Modern Fantasy / New Adult (Higher Brackets of YA) Synopsis: Immortality is not always a gift, especially when it is in the form of reincarnation. A Soul remembers its past and the body must learn from its memories. Only these memories will stop history from repeating itself. They say that these memories are to be treasured. What happens when you remember things that seem entirely impossible? What if, you are remembering each and every one of your deaths? To save the world from imminent armageddon, our heroine must remember every past life she has experienced so that she does not make the same mistakes again. Even the Immortal cannot survive the true death that awaits the world. The Unseelie corrupts one while the Seelie saves another. Each a half of the whole, can they survive their brutal transformations? *note* this is NOT a vampire novel... Region: Canada :: Ontario :: Brantford-Norfolk The actor who would play your main character(s) in the movie adaptation: Molly Ackmore played by Cate Blanchet, or any young looking redhead female* Caine played by joe manganiello or someone similar* Dante played by Keanu Reaves(like the Matrix) Jaylah played by Eliza Dushku (DollHouse) or Cote de Pablo (Ziva from NCIS) or someone similar Adonis played by Jake Gyllenhaal *most important main characters

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JessicaCS — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 20:45:05 -0400

Wow, this sounds really amazing.

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everqueen — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 20:56:57 -0400

Username: everqueen Title: The World You Thought You Knew Synopsis: 1300 AD Will is a farmer's son living in England. His life is simple. He mourns his brother Robert, lost while hunting the White Stag, and dreams of creating the Philosopher's Stone and meeting Lady Eglantine, the beautiful, gentle lord's daughter. His greatest fear is being married to one of the ugly, loud-mouthed village girls that his father is considering for him. 2400 AD Mira is a snarky, pretty teenage girl living in the crater of an extinct Mt. Vesuvius in a high-tech city. She's grown up knowing her world's history: the 2020 global terrorist attacks that nearly destroyed the Earth's crust and shattered the goverments of Earth. She also knows the extreme measures the few surviving members of ruling classes put in place to ensure humanity's survival. Her biggest worries are which color to dye her hair next and how to keep her slight kleptomaniacal tendencies from her friends. But when Will catches a glimpse of a secret stretching throughout the world, and Mira sees something she was never supposed to know, their lives will be changed forever. Their worlds are closer than you think. Region: USA :: Florida :: Southwest The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: For Will, Garrett Hedlund. For Mira, possibly Nina Dobrev.

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jaloru95 — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 21:31:50 -0400

User name: jaloru95 Title: The Arrival Genre: Young Adult Synopsis: Synopsis Aliens have appeared over the White House. The world watch’s in shock. The Aliens sit there, doing nothing. All people talk about are “The Visitors”. Who are they? Where did they come from? What are their intentions? A week later, after making seemingly no contact, they disappear. Then, the very next day, over five billion people disappear into thin air. Now, humanity is struggling to survive. Sinister creatures are now roaming the earth, killing all of the ones who were left behind. 16-year-old Charlie White, and his friends whom he meets along the way, Sarah, and Alex, must fight for survival, as they travel to Washington D.C. to band together with what is left of the United States Government who has formed a group called The Excutioners; an elite military group that has one puropse: fighting back agianst the creatures that now call Earth their home. Region: USA:: Texas The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Logan Lerman

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Meilos — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 21:38:03 -0400

User name: Meilos Title: The Othello Wars, Book One: Wildsun Genre: YA Fantasy Synopsis: The Animal Kingdom is in turmoil. The creatures of the Kingdom wake up one morning to find their king has gone missing. Both the daywalkers and the nightwalkers are blaming each other, and nobody has any idea what's going on. One thing is for sure, though: if the king is not found soon, it will push these normally peaceful factions to war. Which is exactly what someone wants. But who? And why? Melkivus Rook, advisor to the king, intends to find out. The young raccoon turns to the only person he knows will be able to help. The king had an heir, and with a member of the royal family secured, perhaps the war can be averted just a bit longer. There are just a couple of problems. For one, the heir to the Animal Kingdom doesn't know he is the heir. There's also the small matter of him being an eleven-year-old human boy. Benjamin Wilder is the son of two Harvard professors. From the day he was born, he was expected to behave properly. From the stuffy dinner parties to the cram schools, boring didn't even begin to describe his life. There was no way he belonged here, but he couldn't tell you why he felt that way... until the answer comes in the form of a little raccoon... Region: US :: California :: Chico The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Dakota Goyo

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srb09 — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 21:41:06 -0400

username srb09 Title: Adios Vaqueros Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: Well you may throw your rock and hide your hand Workin' in the dark against your fellow man But as sure as God made black and white What's done in the dark will be brought to the light- Johnny Cash Humanity has entered a new golden age. But with widespread crime threatening prosperity, the Universal Defense Bureau is founded to restore order across New Humanity. When a ship carrying rare Earth artifacts is robbed, UDB agent John Durant must track it down. His partner is Red Freeman, one of the most wanted men in the Genesis System, who is desperately trying to outrun his past. Low on money and supplies, the two will have to set aside there differences to survive. They traverse the stars aboard the Don Quixote, the most advanced ship ever designed. Along the way, the duo encounters New Humanity's most eccentric personalities, where no one is who they seem and everyone has a secret. Region::USA: Texas:: College Station The actor who would play your main character: John Durant: Nolan North; Red Freeman: Til Schweiger

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everqueen — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 21:50:36 -0400

Seconded! I would definitely read this.

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swegan — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 21:56:57 -0400

oh my goodness, there's so many here... but it's worth a try. to have a cover made... that would be so cool! User name: swegan Title: Camp Lame-o 3: The Guardians (working title) Genre: Young adult & Youth, but also kind of mystery/thriller-esque Synopsis: It's been two years since the closing of Camp Lame-o after the death of the strange man in the cabin and the rockslide that appears to have claimed two lives. Only the campers- and their counsellors- know the truth, and they have kept quiet to avoid being thought insane. But this all changes when the nightmares begin... They continue, every few months, throughout the year, until Whitney decides she can't take it anymore and sends out a frantic email to her fellow campers. Through a quick exchange, they determine that they need to go back, to figure out why they're all having nightmares- and to figure out how to make things stop. But not having seen each other in two years, it's sure to be an awkward reunion, of lost loves, new friendships, and old camp memories. Memories that changed them all. But when a camper thought dead returns through the help of the darkness that haunts this place, the campers are in for a lot more than they bargained for- something the man in the cabin could have prevented. And no one is leaving until that man is replaced. That man, whose job it was to save them. Region: Canada:: Alberta:: Lethbridge The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Um, i have a lot of main characters. So i don't actually know... Maybe Nate (the supposedly-dead) could be played by that kid that's in everything... Josh Hutcherson. yeah. that kid. he could probably work... though i can't imagine him as a creepy psycho. hmm.

Visions of Iris

WittyandorIronic — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 21:58:33 -0400

User name: WittyandorIronic Title: Visions of Iris Genre: Steampunk/Science Fiction Synopsis: Aboard her modified Gazer Class Zeppelin, Sky Captain Evangeline "Mickey" McGlynn leads her small crew on easy, mostly legal cargo runs across the In Between, the rustic, lawless land between the Iris-strangled coasts of North America. She mostly tries to avoid notice, especially from the super computer Iris who controls everything connected to the electrical grid and forces the population into submission with technical manipulation and Enforcers. A debt leads Mickey to take on her most hated type of cargo, passengers, and she plays pilot to Cyrus Lockehart's gentleman adventure until he leads her ship and crew into danger and trouble. Caught up in treason and coercion, Mickey and Cyrus encounter steam powered tinkers, underworld hackers, and most disturbingly - high society. As they work to foil Iris's sinister plans, it seems like they are following someone's script, but who? Region: USA:: Maryland The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Mickey = Jessica Alba; Cyrus = Gerard Butler (More back story) Iris was created to end WWIII when humans nearly annihilated themselves. Now, Iris's iron fisted control has forced a regression in public conduct to Victorian standards, but private lives are more wild then ever. In order to elude her control the tinkers have embarked on steam-powered tools and nano-mechanics, while the hackers try to outmaneuver and outsmart her. The Technocracy exploit their influence and power, according to their proximity to Iris. Most people just try to stay out of her Enforcer's way. But is Iris the enemy, or those that would kill to protect their privilege? (It is Steampunk meets post-apocalyptic Eagle Eye.)

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AliJersey — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 22:09:13 -0400

User Name: AliJersey Title: The Trail Genre: Literary Fiction Synopsis: Logan Lenny has a dream, and it wont be compromised by his failed use of his journalism degree or his mediocre post college lifestyle. For the next year, Logan will begin planning an epic six month journey to hike the Appalachian Trail. Relying on his dead end retail job to save for the long haul and help him collect supplies, he writes and reflects on how the trail will improve his life and his future. As he prepares to leave it all behind, Logan must overcome continuous dysfunction with his live-in girlfriend, Sam, and battle a crush to the snarky coffee shop girl he has been developing just down the street. Even though he tries to break free from it, his life seems to be holding him back from where he wants to be; the beginning. Region: Boston, MA USA The Actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Joseph Gordon-Levitt or Jason Shwartzman

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Madeline-Rose — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 22:22:08 -0400

Actually, I just thought of an actress who I think might be perfect for Grace/Amara: Willow Shields. Only, again, with shorter/dark/wavier hair.

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ChangelingFey — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 22:26:01 -0400

User name: ChangelingFey (yes, I shamelessly nominate myself) Title: Grimm Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Christan and Jack have been joined at the hip for absolutely as long as they can remember--even their dads were best friends as kids. High school is trying to change that, with Jack a soccer player that says all the right things and goes to all the right parties, and Christian a bookworm that can recite by heart the issue date of any Constitutional Amendment you care to name. The tension between them comes to a head when one of Jack's teammates picks a fight with Christian in the woods, knocking him into a coma that no doctor can explain. After three days of sleeping in the hospital, Jack is sure that the winged woman who appears in the door is a hallucination, and he sure as hell doesn't believe her when she tells him that the only way to save Christian is to gather totems from the seven kings and bring them back to her. But what the hell, you know? After all, life hardly seems worth leaving without Christian around, and if these seven kings can save his best friend, then Jack will do anything it takes to find them. Region: USA :: Wisconsin :: Madison The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Christian = Ezra Miller Jack = Hunter Parrish

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RandomJellyBeans — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 22:43:53 -0400

User name: RandomJellyBeans Title: Calculus and Chemistry Genre: Chick Lit/YA Synopsis: Liz had a hard enough time surviving high school once. How was she going to do it again? Elizabeth Reynolds--"Liz" to her friends, "Ms. Reynolds" to her students--is a peppy, young science teacher (although she's never actually taught her own class before) looking for a new start after her most recent failed relationship. She gets a job offer to teach Chemistry at a small, private high school in a small town in Southern California. Having always dreamt of one day moving to the Golden State, she packs up her bags and moves into her new apartment--and it's just a ten minute walk to the beach! She soon realizes that teaching high school isn't much different than attending it, from the lunchtime cliques to the gossip to the homework and back again. It wasn't helping much that the head of the math and science departments--Mr. Patrick Rechnungsart (better known as Mr. R to his Calculus students)--was giving her such a hard time. Can Liz cope with all of the high school nightmares she's revisiting? Region: USA:California:Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Zooey Deschanel

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KCeline — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 23:34:25 -0400

User name: KCeline Title: How to be a Superhero Genre: Adventure Synopsis: Taylor: Bold; Athletic; Clever; Determined; Smart; Charismatic Ben: Awkward; Shy; Nervous; Easily Frightened; Weak; Introverted Guess who got the superpowers? Ben and Taylor, the unlikely team with the odds pinned against them, try to figure out the Whos, Whats, and Whys of how Ben got superpowers, and everything they know is going to stand in their way. Region: USA:California:Santa Clarita The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Gaelan Connell

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Blogdramedy — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 23:57:40 -0400

User name: Blogdramedy Title: A Life in Four Seasons Genre: Literary Fiction Synopsis: What would you do if you knew who your parents were going to be? By the year 2011, more and more people are requesting their "end" date. What they don't know is that the end is not so final. Amy Ashton has a year to get used to the idea that reincarnation is real and as the seasons change, she falls in love with a family she has yet to meet. Region: Canada The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Emily Blunt

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neverwinterrains — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:08:13 -0400

User name: neverwinterrains Title: The Upside of Being Down Genre: YA Synopsis: Cassidy never knew her father - and her mother never wanted her to. One chilly September day, Cassidy's car breaks down in the school parking lot and Jack, the painfully handsome but somewhat odd quarterback, offers her a ride home. Little does she know that Jack and his brother will lead her closer to her father than she ever intended, or that an unexpected blizzard will throw them all together in a way they never could've imagined. Region: USA::Missouri::Kansas City The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Jane Levy

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No Illusions — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:34:37 -0400

User name: No Illusions Title: The Lost Lenores Genre: Mainstream Fiction Synopsis: With his girlfriend’s death, Adam Stire’s life spirals out of control. With no memory of what happened the night Lenore died, Adam begins piecing together her life, both before and while he was a part of it. With the discovery amongst her belongings of an old and beautiful copy of Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven,” Adam is drawn into Lenore’s past, which is more sinister and dark than he could ever have imagined. Adam’s hunt for the truth about Lenore’s life spans from Oxford to Vegas, from poets to strippers, and from the most beautiful to the ugliest of love. And in the quest for the reason Lenore died, even Adam himself isn’t free from suspicion. Region: USA: Buffalo, New York Actor: I have no idea. I don't really know any actors I like who are the right ages/could do the parts.

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ahighcalling — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:36:12 -0400

Username: ahighcalling Title: The Fairytale Kingdom Genre: children/YA fantasy Synopsis: First Laugh has been Precious One's fairy for 7 years now. She has welcomed 2 new fairies into the household and taught them how to care for their baby. But now her own baby doesn't need her any more. She isn't even needed to welcome the new fairy arriving any minute. First Laugh isn't sure where she belongs anymore. When she begins to become ill, along with all the Other fairies in the Sylvan Wood, First Laugh goes to the queen of the fairies to find out what is going on. Queen Dearest tells her that Someone is rearranging the fairytales in The Fairytale Kingdom which is affecting the fairies. If the stories aren't corrected the fairies will continue to weaken and will eventually die. First Laugh struggles to fly home as she is losing her strength. Once there, she finds that the new fairy has arrived, but because of the changes in The Fairytale Kingdom, the fairy didn't arrive complete. She has her wings, but they are still furled and seem to be shrinking. First Laugh reassures the other household fairies that she will do what she can. First Laugh goes to Queen Dearest and offers to go to The Fairytale Kingdom to set everything right. The Queen warns her that once she goes in, she may not come out again until her task is complete. First Laugh agrees and sets out on her journey. But before her adventure is over First Laugh will discover that saving a people requires faith and the ability to see beyond what is in front of you. Region: New Zealand :: Christchurch The actor who would play your main character in a movie adaptation: A 12 year old Katie Leclerc

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Kurokage — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:55:18 -0400

Username: Kurokage Title: Rising Under Genre: Young adult (sci-fi/drama/action mix) Synopsis: "They came from the underground. Hundreds. Thousands. Millions. And they're going to reclaim the surface, even if they have to wipe cities and billions of lives off the planet." High school student Caleb is just a normal guy looking forward to a normal graduation. Then his sister dies in a strange, tragic accident, all but turning his life upside down. At her funeral, her boss delivers an innocent little USB stick that had belonged to her. It reveals the truth about his sister, and about something else. Something big. Something that will change his life forever and launch him into a horrifying, desperate venture to protect all that cares for. Region: Canada; Saskatchewan; Elsewhere Actor for Caleb. . . hmmm, Logan Lerman or Hutch Dano, maybe.

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alienjoonster — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 01:56:03 -0400

User name: alienjoonster Title: A Tea of Happiness Genre:Historical Fiction Synopsis:The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Alicia was a beautiful European teenager. Her childhood consisted of her and her Jewish best friend reading books, gossipping about boys, and studying for school everyday after school. They were best of friends, sharing everything from hobbies to their birthdays. Suddenly, it seemed as if the Jews were being outcasted in her community, including her school. Alicia's parents forbade her from interacting with her best friend, and mocked the Jewish people. Alicia became upset as she knew that this was wrong, but could not do anything. While she was walking back from school, a tiny Jewish boy on the street begged her to buy a cup of cheap tea to help feed his family. Filled with sympathy, she agreed. A few days later, she felt herself change magically, but she kept quiet as she knew the Germans arrested anyone who was different. Alicia searched out for the little boy, but no one knew of his existence. Losing all hope, she went home to find out her parents had volunteered to help run oan extermination camp, and they had brought Heinrich Himmler's family over for dinner to discuss the plans of the camp. When Alicia caught the eyes of Richard Himmler's son, she fell hopelessly in love with him. As they got to know eachother, Richard tried to enforce his nationalistic beliefs on her that all "different" people were meant to be executed; little did he know that she was very different too. She had to make a decision that would change the course of her life: Stand up for her beliefs and defend those who are different while losing her lover and family, or back down and watch her best friend die while never being able to reveal her true side, revealed through the cup of tea. Region: US :: California :: Long Beach The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Dakota Fanning

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awesome speller — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 02:15:35 -0400

User name: awesome speller Title: When Pink Hippo Fell Genre: Mainstream Fiction Synopsis: Lizzie returns to the small beachside town of Eastbourne, trying to put aside memories of her family’s abrupt departure from there ten years earlier when she was a girl. But no sooner does she start working in her granny’s rock candy shop than she comes across the stuffed pink hippo she left behind…and she finds that whatever it was trying to tell her as a child, it is trying much harder to tell her now. The more she becomes involved, the more does Ryan, her ex-boyfriend’s twin brother, despite her best attempts to keep him out of the increasing danger that threatens to take her life. Region: Sydney, Australia The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I'd probably go with Jennifer Lawrence, hopefully she will be great in Hunger Games.

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Momoka — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 02:31:47 -0400

EEK, sorry to do this.. I changed the name! But this one's permanent! :) Where Memories Lie

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Jambammer — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 02:50:54 -0400

User name: Jambammer Title: Wayfarer Genre: Mainstream Fiction Synopsis: wayfarer - n - a person who goes on a journey. Eric thinks he's hit rock bottom after he's kicked out of University and his parent's home because of his constant partying. Seeing it as an opportunity, his older brother Mark decides they're going to move countries together to pursue an acting/modelling career. He has nothing left to lose, so why not? Or maybe his new lifestyle in his new home - drugs, more partying and dabbling with fame - will lead him into self destruction and rob him of the one thing he thought he could never lose. Region: Canada :: Alberta :: Calgary The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Mark - Callum Blue Eric - Robert Sheehan

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Swinubble — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 03:06:49 -0400

USER NAME: swinubble TITLE: Those Bright Lights GENRE: Adventure SYNOPSIS: After a deadly war, the earth has come under the control of an enigmatic human known as Daedulus. Although never he never shows his face, the man finds ways to rule his land through letters sent to his four reigning underlings. Each of the four has been granted a region of the continent they have control over, while Daedulus maintains residing power. One of the rulers, however, has gone sour and is looking to spark a civil war to take out the rest of the territories and Daedulus himself. In a small village under a ruler known as Shakr, Harmony has been trained as a protector of her people. All villages under Shakr are divided by gender, but the female villages have always been afraid of vagabond male attacks. When Harmony is sent as guard on a caravan taking supplies to another village, their caravan is attacked by what she never expected. Female rogues kidnap her and others and take them back to their camp, where Harmony is dragged into a twisted plot to stop the rising war. Harmony must band together with people she never dreamed of associating with in order to attempt to save the citizens of the nation. Sadly, all stories don't have happy endings. REGION: USA: SOUTH CAROLINA The ACTOR who would play your main character in a movie adaptation: either Heather Marks or Anya Rozova

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Glowininja — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 05:08:48 -0400

User name: Glowininja Title: Version 1.9 Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: In the year 3007, the Earth was dying. Great measures were taken to thwart the exhaustion of natural resources upon the planet. One of the measures which was put into place, was a quick way to desalinate water for the masses. After a few months, a sickness spread from the desalinated water, which caused the victims to have significant brain and nerve damage, as well as an acceleration in the "need" to consume food. With the brain and nerve damage, this hunger was dangerous. While this didn't infect every human who tasted the water, the percentage was high enough to cause panic. It is now the year 3011. Humans have moved off of Earth so the restoration process can go unhindered. The damaged humans still roam outside of the terraforming colonies, in hopes that time will heal the damage. In one of the colonies, however, one particular lab is not committed to making the grass grow tall, nor the air smell fresh. Their goal is to rebuild the unpeople into functional humans once more. Their latest subject has been treated with version 1.9 of their methods. He's the first who can speak, think, and function. But a stutter and some strange brain activity alert the scientists that he may be close...but he may still not quite be considered human. Region: USA :: California :: Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Sam Huntington (would play the guy who's "not quite human" - aka the lead)

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qpidity — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 05:31:26 -0400

I'd definitely want to read this!

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krazeyk68 — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 05:37:15 -0400

User name: krazeyk68 Title: Armor of God: The Orphan Genre: Religious Fantasy/Adventure Synopsis: In a world that has outlawed Bibles, religions and diversity in general, a baby girl is given up by her parents to an old religious man. She grows up learning Scripture and how to fight in secret. When she is barely old enough to make it on her own, her guardian gives her his life-long task of finding the Armor or God and with it, saving the world. She must fight the Things and face indifference by the very people she is trying to protect, while sticking to the morals she's been taught. Along the road to finding all the pieces of the Armor, she finds adventure, romance, terrors and herself, but not before having a final showdown with the Things. Region: USA::Fayetteville The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Natalie Portman (I realize the synopsis is a little random and quite hole-y (no pun intended) but it's still being pieced together in my noggin.)

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Frl.Löwenzahn — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 05:50:41 -0400

That sounds interesting!

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Imaginarium — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 06:09:19 -0400

User name: Imaginarium Title: Opening The Floodgates Genre: Horror & Supernatural Synopsis: "I don't know how long it's been since I died and woke up, but what I do know is that since then half the world has fallen and got back up again. And others, others have stayed down. I was the first and I'm certainly not the last." Elysia has been undead for months, walking the world without a beating heart but with her sanity intact. She doesn't crave flesh or blood, she only longs to be treated like she's alive. Since her Return, the same thing has happened to others, and now the world is in turmoil, searching for the answers to this selective immortality. But then Elysia meets Logan, someone who knows only too well what the lure of immortality can drive people to do. Yet when the news spreads that Elysia was the first to die and Return, a hunt begins and Elysia and Logan are forced to put their differences aside as they fight for life and death. Region: The Midlands, England, UK The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Elysia - Emma Watson, with short, black hair and dried blood beneath her eyes. Logan - Jamie Bell, angry and brooding. Finly - Andrew Garfield, sadistic and cocky.

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amybelle — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 06:27:08 -0400

I guess I fourth this one! I love it!

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ObiKimono — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 07:49:53 -0400

I second this one; very intriguing. I'd love to see the cover you could come up with!

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TriviOrange — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:18:58 -0400

User name: TriviOrange Title: Recycle Genre: Mainstream Fiction Synopsis: Paris 2011. Cosmopolitan recidivist divorcee Blanche has been flying from city to city for years. In each city she builds a new life, with a new job, a new husband, before watching her life suddenly escape her control and collapse around her. Her pathological sabotaging drives her to keep running, keep trying to escape desperately escape the destructive force within her. Has it been her who has unknowingly been carefully causing her world to crash? Is this occult and intangible darkness a part of her? Or does it come from elsewhere? In her new life in Paris as she tries again to start afresh, Blanche sits down one day at her desk and lets her fingers run across the keyboard of her computer. She starts to effortlessly write a story, a very strange story. This could just be the key to understanding who Blanche really is, where she comes from, and where the darkness began. London 1911. Housewife Delilah has become a shadow. She lives behind her children and hides behind her husband. But Blanche, in her story telling is about to discover how Delilah was reborn into a new life, and how she obtained a new source of energy, a power which will allow her to take things into her own hands, control rather than be controlled. No matter what the price of that power is, Delilah will have it. And she will never let go. Region: Europe:France The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Eva Green for Delilah, and Natalie Portman for Blanche.

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sevenson — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:28:59 -0400

Username: SevenSon Title: Malcom Macabre Genre: Mystery, Thriller and Suspense Synopsis: Malcom Silver's life wasn't exactly perfect after moving to Chicago to find work in a bad economy. He's single, alone, and without a good sense of life direction. On the morning of his twenty-fifth birthday, however, things became a bit more... interesting. Malcom is unwillingly selected to be Chicago:Sector 6's newest angel of death: maintaining the balance between life and death by escorting people out of existence. Placed under the tutelage of his predecessor, Dante, Malcom is immersed into a new world where he must become accustomed to his new supernatural abilities and responsibilities; a task that would be daunting under "normal" circumstances. But Malcom's circumstances are anything but normal. As if a broken love life, a crappy day job, and a macabre moonlight career weren’t enough, something strange begins to happen. Malcom finds himself uncontrollably killing people who are not on his list- people who were not yet meant to die. It's as if someone else is pulling his strings, making him the perfect murder weapon. How do you find the mastermind behind a series of murders when you are the killer? Region: US :: Indiana :: West Lafayette The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Andrew Garfield

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faeriejewel — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:06:16 -0400

Voting for this! Would love to read it. :)

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faeriejewel — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:10:03 -0400

As someone also working on fantasy with feverish fire elementals, I have to second this. :)

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faeriejewel — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:11:47 -0400

Ack. I'm not sure how my comment ended up here, and apparently we can't delete our posts. However, Armor of God sounds pretty good too!

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faeriejewel — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:13:00 -0400

As someone also working on fantasy with feverish fire Elementals (amongst others), I have to second this. :)

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Marloe — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:25:20 -0400

User Name: Marloe Title: Scars Genre: YA Synopsis: After a Puerto Rican teen’s sister marries an Anglo, her parents push her to date a Puerto Rican college student. She goes along with it since he is A) Suave and B) Muy Guapo, until he becomes jealous and hits her. She continues to date him after he apologizes, in part to make her parents happy, but he only continues to abuse her while charming her family. She cannot see a way out and keeps seeing him, even when it means choosing him over her friends, until the night that he and her father get into a knife fight. She stops seeing him for a few months, and after their final break-up she finds a letter that explains why her mother keeps pushing her to stay with him. Region: USA :: NY :: Ithaca The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Vanessa Morano

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lookitsandrea — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:47:04 -0400

Thanks for the consideration!! :) User name: lookitsandrea Title: The Ethaia Series - The Spirit of the White Wolf Genre: Original Fantasy Synopsis: Koli has one goal in life: to make a reputation for himself among his people, no matter at what cost he can achieve it. Conveniently, the perfect case has come around. The world of Ethaia was once a peaceful place. However, darkness has seemingly seeped inside, corrupting creatures and animals into dark demonic beings. Koli and his best friend Hokan venture on a journey to discover what happened to the distraught farmer and his murdered pigs. Along the way, they meet an unlikely array of allies, and soon realize that the murderer is growing in size. The spirit of the white wolf is always one step ahead - and for the world of Ethaia, this is only the beginning. The following sequel novels reveal that corrupting the northerners is the least of Koli's worries, as the darkness spreads across the entire world of Ethaia and begins to cause war and conflict. What is causing this darkness to invade? The journey of discovery is a long one, but soon they will find their darkest nightmares have been matched. Region: USA :: Pennsylvania :: Philadelphia The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Liam Hemsworth (Koli)

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Moonlight Raven — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:12:37 -0400

I definetly nominate your story! It sounds amazing, and Alyson Stoner sounds perfect for Luna.

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Moonlight Raven — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:15:23 -0400

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Moonlight Raven — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:26:08 -0400

High on my list of nominations!! Woot!

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Moonlight Raven — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:29:47 -0400

This sounds really intense! Would love to read what you have so far, and I definetly hope that you get published, because you have hooked me already. Best of Luck!

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Moonlight Raven — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:37:33 -0400

You have a great idea here; I hope that it takes you far. Have a great NaNoWrimo!

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Moonlight Raven — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:40:19 -0400

I've taken the bait, swallowed the hook, and can't let go. Definetly want to read this!

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HiddenForce — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:11:17 -0400

Username: HiddenForce Title: Bitter Flight Genre: Dark Fantasy / YA Synopsis: This is the worst time to find out you’re a witch, because it means the fairies want you dead. So when blue sparks begin flying from Gwen’s hands, her only hope is to run. But betrayed by her parents, Gwen is sold to the enemy and thrown into the middle of a magical world where the witches are at war with the fairies – and the witches are losing. Forced to team up with four other untrained witches, she must play the fairies’ game of survival and cross the vast battlefield to the witch’s sanctuary. While it may appear barren, all the silence means is that only the strongest creatures have survived...and they're waiting. Desperate to cross safely, the girls struggle to learn as many spells as they can. But Gwen is left defenseless, until she tries fairy magic. If either side discovers this rarity, her fate will drastically change for the worse. Region: England: London The actor who would play your character in the movie adaptation: Alexa Vega

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Woltertien — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:26:12 -0400

Username: Woltertien Title: The Art of Living Genre: Science-Fiction Synopsis: It is the year 5126. Life on Earth has changed. In the cities the immortals live; seeing and controlling everything that happens on the rest of the planet, including the lives of the mortals in the wilderness. For since a 1000 years the population of earth is no longer allowed to grow. The immortals are unable to reproduce; while the mortals, though allowed to have children, better make sure to control their numbers, for otherwise the immortals get started with their regular extermination plans. People in the cities have now all become a 1000 years and older, and what once seemed as the perfect way of life and eternal peace, now seems more like hell: stuck on a known world with the same people and the same rulers forever. The great cities are losing control over their people… Meanwhile in the wilderness the mortals are living a natural way of life; they live and die, have peace and war, and are among nature. However there has been too long a period of peace and populations have grown too large. The extermination troops from the cities are already on their way… Region: Europe:: Holland & Belgium The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaption: Ciarán Hinds & Rachel Weisz.

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clmbr121 — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:00:14 -0400

User name: clmbr121 Title: Hells Bells Genre: Supernatural Thriller Synopsis: When Hell comes a-knockin' it's time to leave town for a while. The seals keeping demons from freely entering reality are weakening, and using mortals as hosts, they are beginning their initial push into the world, signalling what may be the beginning of the Final War. And all Langdon Jeffers wanted was a cappuccino. Drawn into this supernatural conflict that is raging just beneath most people's awareness (if just barely), Langdon must now figure out why the demon horde has taken a special interest in him, protect his loved ones, and find a way out of Philadelphia before they literally use him to bring back the Watcher. What's a slacker to do? His mother always said he was special...just never to who. Region: Philadelphia The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Bodie Olmos

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Hezzah — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:30:11 -0400

User Name: Hezzah Title: <3 (Less Than Three) Genre: Young Adult Synopsis: Ladies and Gentlemen, this is NOT your ordinary unplanned pregnancy. For one thing, no one even got to have sex. Family means everything to quirky high school drama star Rachelle. Maybe that's because she has so little of it- just big sister Trinity since their parents died when Rachelle was only 8. Well, and brother-in-law Jack, but he only half-counts because he can be a real pain in the butt sometimes. Heartbroken by watching her sister struggle with infertility, Rachelle is determined to help by donating her eggs the minute she turns 18, which seems like the perfect solution. Until Trinity is gravely injured before the embryos can be implanted. When stupid Jack won't believe that Trinity will wake up and want her babies, Rachelle feels forced to take matters into her own hands. Or rather, embryos into her own belly. And the only way to do that is impersonating her sister, which is- let's face it- sort of insurance fraud, so she'll have to keep the truth a secret until Trinity wakes up and fixes everything like always. That sure seemed like a great idea at the time, but Trinity isn't waking up. And beside making high school life beyond miserable, Rachelle's impromptu career as a surrogate mother is also making it hard to get close to the broody new guy at school who comforted her the night Trinity got hurt. And just when she thinks she's got that figured out and FINALLY has someone she can trust, she discovers her dream guy is the reason her sister got hurt in the first place. Region: USA-Midwest Actor: Chloe Moretz? Someone wisecracky who could pull off a long red mane AND a light brown pixie cut... The sisters' faces are similar, but their stylings are not. ;)

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Stevecase — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:35:40 -0400

Interesting.

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Stevecase — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:38:53 -0400

7th seal is a great movie!

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Stevecase — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:40:39 -0400

2nd

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kybaliona — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:45:05 -0400

User name: kybaliona Title: All Dug Up Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Little Aldewych has existed for centuries, never bothering to tell anyone that the natives of this small English village can do magic. It didn't seem worth the hassle. But when a big city archaeologist discovers a rare ancient relic on the green, the eyes of the world turn to this countryside village. And for a place with so much to lose, the inhabitants of Little Aldewych prove surprisingly unwilling to hide. It is up to Adrian Dabbernott, wizard and pub quiz enthusiast, to save the village from discovery. If only he can stop his grumpy gran from bewitching the interloping archaeologists into reptilian and amphibious beings of her choice. Region: Europe : England : Birmingham, West Midlands The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Think Ben Barnes in Stardust, but ten years later with an extra dollop of world-weariness.

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JilltheImpossible — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:55:05 -0400

User name: JilltheImpossible Title: Noche Trieste Genre: Horror Synopsis: In the middle of a cross-country road trip, 19 year old Mattiah Murdoch wakes up one morning to a dead car battery and a little golden envelop taped to his windshield. It is a formal invitation to attend Monsieur Marrow's Traveling Fun Fair and Costume Gala which will be in town for one night only. The fair is unlike any carnival or circus he has ever seen, with aged stonewall buildings instead of red and white striped tents and costumes that transform more than just appearance, and it is clear to Mattiah that there is more to the event than meets the eye. Over the course of the evening, Mattiah befriends Sharon Marrow, sister to the fair's mysterious owner. But when Mattiah begins to notice the disappearance of several attendants he begins to question the motives of Monsieur Marrow and his beautifully strange twin. Mattiah must decide whether discovering the truth behind the fair is worth risking his life or to run and leave the town's fate in the hands of the Marrow twins. Region: USA: Texas: Houston The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: It took me a while to come up with this but I think Aaron Johnson (The star from Kick Ass) would be a fitting Mattiah Murdoch.

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JilltheImpossible — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:57:00 -0400

I don't know how to edit posts but I spelled my title wrong! The title is Noche Triste

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auroradusk — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:57:10 -0400

User name: auroradusk Title: Frozen Dreams Genre: YA/Romance Synopsis: When Dara Harper loses her partner in a horrific accident, she vows to never skate pairs again. It doesn't matter that she is horrible at singles or that her days are lonely. She is determined that Mike will be her only partner, in life and in death. Shea & Sheridan Monroe are the unstoppable brother-sister duo, until illness brings an end to her career. When he finds Dara practicing at his home rink, Shea knows there can be a chance for both their dreams to live on. In a world where risk is everything, will trust survive? Actress: Lyndsy Fonseca Actor: Eoin Macken

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sharonrenee — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:26:23 -0400

User name: sharonrenee Title: Night Falls Fast Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: Marya doesn't understand why she has to learn to write cursive or why the other students in her class don't seem to like her. She doesn't understand why her brother Aaron tried to kill himself. Mostly, she doesn't understand why it is still night. David was always proud of his father. He was an unfailingly kind and selfless man, and the people around town knew it. He was proud to be Father Ezra Blanch's son. However, when the night fell, and the congregation rallied around him, David watched his father make the hard decisions that would either get them through the night or lead to their undoing. For a week, the world is plunged into ceaseless darkness. One long night changed the human population in horrific and unimaginable ways. Years later, when people talk about the Darkness, they don't talk about the alien scouts that inadvertently caused it. This is just a fact, no more spectacular than the color of the sky itself. The aliens are taken for granted. That's not what people still have nightmares about. The central moment of their lives is recounted ten years later by two children, Marya and David, caught up in the adult world of a small town dealing with global catastrophe on the most personal and intimate level. Region: USA: Illinois: Chicago The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Possibly Elle Fanning, but I would prefer unknown child actors.

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ilove2wite — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:34:10 -0400

User name: Ilove2wite Title:Degree of Separation (working title) Genre:Action/Thriller Synopsis:Beth flies to Seattle to deliver forgotten files to her boss, who is attending the World Trade Convention. She finds herself in a chaotic situation with a suitcase that is definitely not hers. Her interaction with a Cab driver and a Security officer set off a series of incidents that put everyone in jeopardy and the entire World Trade Convention on alert. How can three seemingly unrelated people, be the catalyst of a terrorist act? Can any one of them stop it? Region: Seattle, Washington The actor(s) who would play your main character(s) in the movie adaptation: Beth-Kate Mara Mufid-Zachary Quinto Anthony-Jared Padelecki

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snogirl — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:36:56 -0400

User name: Snogirl Title: Zone-E Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: Zone-E is certainly not the nicest place to live in the universe, Lyza Carroe knows that better than anybody. She's been at the bottom all her life, fighting corrupt law enforcement, shabby living conditions, and of course the cold reality that is the underwater dome of Aquaria she calls home. Still, Lyza had almost been content. Too bad things are about to get worse. When Lord Avarice tasks her along with a motley crew of strangers to find him his greatest treasure, Lyza finds herself thrown into an adventure she never wanted. Suddenly Lyza is in the icy Northern Arctic Territories where the good outweighs the bad. Storms are brewing, killer creatures are afoot, and Lyza doesn't even know what she's looking for. If that wasn't enough, why is Avarice's son on the journey? It's quite the challenge, but Lyza has no choice. The true test is if she can make it back in one piece... Region: USA::California::other The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Lyza could be played by Chloe Moretz if she dyed her hair purple and wore an eyepatch.

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justinpaulwalters — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:43:20 -0400

User name: justinpaulwalters Title: The Wilderness Genre: YA Post-Apocalyptic Fantasy Synopsis: The end of all things has come and gone. After the Fall, no nation is left unscathed. What is left of the human race marches closer to extinction with each passing day. Worse, a mysterious breed of super-humans rises from the ashes, and they are intent on finishing the job that the bombs began. These beings will stop at nothing to wipe the human stain from the face of the Earth. Yet, there is hope. Legend speaks of a walker in the wilderness, a champion who will lead his people to freedom from their oppression. Micah is heading south when he comes across a band of humans barely clinging to their survival inside of an old abandoned prison. Some believe him to be their savior, while others wonder if he is the enemy. Soon, Micah must decide what it is he believes, and this choice could mean humanity's salvation or its ultimate annihilation. Region: USA :: Texas :: Houston The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Garrett Hedlund

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October Black — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:51:37 -0400

Thanks! I'm happy there's someone else out there working on fantasy that can think beyond vampires and werewolves LOL. I never understood why Elementals weren't more popular. I think they are pretty damned cool :) Good luck with your feverish fire Elementals as well! When the NaNo peeps (finally) get around to getting the writing buddies section working I'll be sure to add you :)

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Swinubble — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:03:08 -0400

I'm incredibly awful at creating summaries. I desperately need to work on that xD

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SS Rose English — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:03:44 -0400

Oh yes I like this one, actually been there done that and got the tear stained t'shirts. Reese is exactly the woman to play this role. Good Luck :-)

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SS Rose English — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:10:09 -0400

'Chang Chow's and the Zodiac' sounds fun I bet the graphic artists could have a field day with this as a book cover. I would like to read this story if it were to be published. Good luck :-)

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SS Rose English — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:18:16 -0400

'Elemental' Loving this too, once again a great idea and Tyler sounds like a very strong character. I know from working in a school library this style of book was always popular with teens and adults alike.Good luck:-)

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SS Rose English — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:22:17 -0400

'The Albion Bridge' has my vote too good luck :-)

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Lonaneomaflame — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:24:34 -0400

User name: Lonaneomaflame Title: In the Absence of Hope Genre: Literary Fiction Synopsis: Anarsa, who is fifteen finds out that she is pregnant just before her sixteenth birthday, She and her boyfriend, Dougal, tell their parents and every one slowly accepts that they are having a baby (maybe twins haven't decided). However shortly before Anarsa's due date they find out that the baby has died in her womb. The baby is stillborn and She and Dougal have to learn to how to deal with people who may have good intentions but really just end up hurting them further as they learn how to live with empty arms and while missing parts of their souls. Region: USA :: North Carolina :: Charlotte The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: um.... I really don't keep up with actors so I don't know, someone with green eyes and light brown/dark blond hair that looks like a teenage girl. *Googles* maybe Willa Holland? but I don't know how good of an actor she is just looks right.

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Hezzah — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:01:50 -0400

We cannot edit posts? Is this the warm-up for not editing the manuscripts? ARG! want.to.tweak *snort*

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Soprano42 — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:45:44 -0400

Hi everyone! We've got a big introductory post coming up soon over at the blog, but I wanted to set this nomination thread up in advance. Though we can't promise that every cover nominated here will get a book cover (man, that'd be great, though, right?), we can promise that we'll be taking all of them into consideration (by monkey rochambeau, Real Steel-type boxing matches, serious examination of DNA base-pairs...who knows? Only the Baty knows...) We totally encourage nominations of other synopses you think would make great covers, and are up for self-nominations, too! You gotta talk yourself up, buddy-o's. Please include the following information with any nomination, and please make sure that the novel hasn't been nominated higher up in the thread!: User name: Soprano42 Title: With a Saber and a Gun Genre: Historic Fiction Synopsis: She was a young student; he was a guitar-playing bohemian. They will be swept together by the tides of history told through their eyes. Together, they will witness civil rights and labor marches on the south side of Chicago, of the earliest actions of the fledgling women's rights movement, the anti-war movement, the assassinations of Martin Luther King and Bobby Kennedy, and the riots outside the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Region: Daytona Beach, Florida . The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Kate Hudson would be my leading lady, definitely. My leading man would have to be able to play guitar fairly well and some piano.

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LaurenHolt — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:04:41 -0400

Username: LaurenHolt Title: None yet! Genre: YA Synopsis: "Lux Lux Lux Lux Lux. It was all anyone talked about these days. What he was wearing, what films he was in, who he was dating for God's sake. No one loves him like I do. No one truly understands him." Lucie is an ordinary 17 year old. Passing her exams (just) and hanging out with friends comes second the most important thing in her life. Lux Logan. The "it" celebrity of the moment. Lucie had followed him since his first movie, a cheesey horror film, all the way to his A-list status. Suddenly, all the girls were declaring their love for him, pinning up his poster... When Lucie gets the opportunity of a lifetime to meet her love, she can't help but declare her feelings... And who would have thought it, but she's catapulted into fame. She finds herself from Surrey to Stardom within a year, arm in arm with the man she loves. But can she deal with the heart breaking and cruel reality that threatens to destroy her life? Or can Lucie Gordling become every fans dream? (It's not perfect, I need a lot of help! This is my first novel I've ever written, and I haven't even sorted out some of the plot holes yet.)

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LaurenHolt — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:07:58 -0400

Oh and the stars who would play them: Lucie needs to be a nice, simple actress, no one like Angelina Jolie like that. Obviously young... and able to portray inner feelings and fear. I honestly have no idea. Same goes for Lux though. A handsome young actor, but preferably not a well known one.

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October Black — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:09:49 -0400

Thanks so much for the well wishes! Gosh everyone on here is so nice. I'm really happy someone commented about Tyler's character. I had a pretty happy teenage experience so it's a bit of a challenge getting him to sound so disgruntled lol. I take it as a great compliment that someone who actually knows what's interesting to teens liked the teaser summary. You never know if people are just being nice or if they really have a background with books. I don't think you can get anymore knowledgeable than seeing what books kids check out and which ones collect dust on the shelf. My library card is always checking these types out :) Thanks again! Good luck with your own work as well! I'll be sure to add you to my buddy list when the NaNo techies get around to getting that up and running again :)

Self-nomination because I am forever alone!

wonderland.alex — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:44:23 -0400

User name: wonderland.alex Title: Crossfire Affairs. Genre: sy-fi/supernatural/action/romance. Synopsis: In a near future where the slightest tweaking in past events can change reality as we know it, Matryoshka Company Inc. finds a way to create massive butterfly effects originated in the present in order to change the past for its own benefit. Through multiple lives, Luke and Alex have always found each other; sometimes as enemies, sometimes as friends, sometimes as something else. But there has always been a puzzling constant – the incessant drive to kill each other. Region: Tamaulipas, Mexico. The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Uh, Kendall Schmidt as Luke, probably (embarassing but accurate), and uh, Skandar Keynes as Alex.

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Veronica — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:00:34 -0400

User name: Veronica Title: Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice Genre: Adventure Synopsis: Julia Baker is made up of sugar and spice and everything nice. Her entire life, she has lived with the fears of water and heat. She has never so much as put a toe into a pool or a lake for fear of dissolving, and has avoided extensive outings under the sun lest she melt and caramelize. Over the years, paranoia has driven her permanently indoors. She only opens the door on cool dry days to receive packages that she orders online. Her world changes drastically when a handsome prince breaks in one day, believing the house to have been abandoned by humans long ago and taken over by a wretched beast. Being chivalrous as he is, he apologizes profusely and leaves, but not before unknowingly capturing Julia's heart. To find love she must seek him out by doing what she is most afraid to do: leave the house and brave both sunshine and rain. Region: USA::Michigan::Ann Arbor . The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Umm, Dakota Fanning? Evanna Lynch? I don't really think about these things until at least halfway through.

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ellimer — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:58:33 -0400

User: Ellimer Title: Our Year with Mrs Monroe Genre: Young Adult Fiction Synopsis: "She's scared of pie." "She had a love affair with a fowl." "She's the evilest, vilest, most loathsome creature on this side of the world." "She's short. Yes, really short." Mrs. Monroe is many things. First an foremost she is an intergalactic police woman from Jupiter, secondly she is the English teacher at Salem High School. Twenty one kids enter her class. Through the course of a year these kids are abducted by aliens, kill snotty subs and learn how to effectively annoy telemarketers. This was our year with Mrs. Monroe Region: USA:: Connecticut:: Fairfield County The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaption: Annette Bening as Mrs. Monroe

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Chester.Copperpot — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:13:17 -0400

User name: Chester.Copperpot Title: The Lunacy of the Long Distance Runner Genre: Humor Synopsis: What starts out as just a running log soon turns into a diary of the bizarre as The Runner chronicles her daily exercise. Were those really zombies at a 5k? Did this trail run just go through an enchanted forest? Can ghosts sprint? Or is this all just happening in the mind of an overly-exhausted athlete? Region: USA: Maine The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Jennifer Connelly

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October Black — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:59:07 -0400

GIMME! GIMME!! GIMME!!! Can you tell that I'm looking forward to checking this out? lol

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Hemlock_key — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:23:43 -0400

User name: Hemlock Key Title: Paper Girl Genre: Fantasy (Children) Synopsis: Brigitte knew all along what she wanted in life--to have an adventure. Her parents, mild-mannered government clerks, have something else in mind. Brigitte ends up a clerk-apprentice, a job she is quite convinced is the most boring job in Ausberg. To make manners worse, her control over the ink spirits -- the beings which allow ink to dry on the page and letters to be written -- is loose at best, so she's not even very good at a job which should be as simple as breathing. A chance encounter while following a coworker sends Brigitte's life in a new direction -- but is adventure all it's really cracked up to be? Region: USA: Ohio The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation? Chloe Moretz I think Region: The actor who would play your main character in a movie adaptation:

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ursulakerr — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:31:05 -0400

User name: ursulakerr Title: Mascaron Genre: Historical, Paranormal, Mystery Synopsis: The Great Depression has sunk in. In a nation ruled by desperation and ruthless ambition, nineteen-year-old Regina Isreali has only two goals in life: to take care of her sister, Licia, and become a photographer. As a self-reliant, self-educated Jewish girl, the latter is proving to be as hard as ever - until a news company offers Regina a position as a journalist. The catch? Break the story on who killed Judge Scalia before any other news syndicate in New York City. In 49 days. Judge Scalia's murder leads Regina to the world of bootlegging mobsters, the glamorized elite and blood money. While Mafia princess Cornelia Marcone targets her for her own purposes and the recently-returned street-rat-turned-elite Ashley Salmoiraghi threatens then saves her life, Regina struggles to keep from falling back into her old life of crime. But is the world she's desperate to escape as bad as it seems? Or is there something more sinister dancing behind the scenes? Region: Canada :: Nova Scotia :: Halifax The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: (off the top of my head) Ellen Page? Maybe someone unknown?

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CCNim — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:32:14 -0400

You are too sweet! I'm going to find yours now. And don't tempt me to send you teasing snippets of what I have planned!

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CCNim — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:34:36 -0400

I'm am already so sucked in by this whole idea and I will be cheering you on. I can't wait to see this one published and then eagerly await the next ones that come after it!

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Flute71 — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:53:04 -0400

User name: flute71 Title: Identity Crisis Genre: Speculative Fiction Synopsis: After witnessing a crime, a man is forced to give up both his identity and memory in order for the crime to be solved. As the story unfolds, the man realizes that his life is linked with someone elses, who is dead. Throughout the story, the man learns that he is not who he thought he was, and he works to piece together the mystery of his true identity. Region: USA :: New York :: Plattsburgh The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I would pick an unknown male actor for the lead role. Someone who maybe had been overlooked for any other roles they went for. They would have to portray someone in their mid to late thirties.

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Dsvkb — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 21:52:22 -0400

User name: Dsvkb Title: The Sin Within Genre: Horror & Supernatural Synopsis: In a snowy town in the mountains there was an old house. This house was different then all others, because it is said that those who entered would have to face their sins head to head or die in the process. Now, how could anyone pass up on such an oppurtunity? Oh how I wish I had.. Region: USA :: Michigan :: Upper Peninsula The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Leonardo Dicaprio

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purpleplatypus21 — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:20:47 -0400

User name: purpleplatypus21 Title: Burn the City Genre: Dystopian/Post-Apocalyptic Fiction Synopsis: What if everything you knew was taken from you in one night? What if you woke up to dead silence, lifeless ashes, and suffocating smoke? What if you were the only survivor of a deadly fire that destroyed the entire city you lived in? What if you were all alone except for one person, the person who lit the fire? Region: USA::Arizona::Phoenix The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: My main character (the one who survives the fire) would be Bella Heathcote and my second main character (the one who lit the fire) would be Chace Crawford.

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gareth.callenby — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:45:57 -0400

I forgot the genre: Roman-a-clef

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MalkyTop — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:50:56 -0400

User name: MalkyTop Title: Machine Fed Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: In the distant, distant future, a Machine was made that could somehow predict the details of a life and print out a list of major events for an individual, at the end declaring the FINAL OCCUPATION and the DEMISE of that person. This has changed society, quite understandably, until it became a strict caste system, separating people by the importance and impact they will have in the world, from the leaders and changers to the criminals and lowlifes. Lauranna Kingsley, like all other five-year-olds, was eagerly awaiting the moment when she would be finally given her full report and know just what she was going to be when she grew up. But as soon as she got it, she couldn't help but notice that right next to the words FINAL OCCUPATION was REDACTED. And next to the word DEMISE was also REDACTED. Her entire life report had been meticulously edited until she was left with almost no detail at all. And so Lauranna finds herself in the strange position of being completely ignorant in a society where everybody are not. What exactly did the Machine predict? Was it really so dangerous that she must never know? How could she possibly complete her life's journey without even knowing what it was? Region: Maryland The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Don't know many child actresses, but I suppose when she grows up she could be played by.... ...I don't know many actresses either. Zooey Dechanel? I know that's a name. Emma Thompson? Wait, is she still young? Oh gosh, that sounds horrible. I'm sorry. That other Emma? Hermione was played by an Emma, right? OH MY GOD I FAILED TO ANSWER THAT QUESTION NOW I'LL NEVER BE CHOSEN

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gareth.callenby — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 23:00:20 -0400

Thanks! Yours sounds awesome, by the way, something I imagine to be a more-than-800-page tome with a detail of rococo art as the cover of its dust jacket. If it hasn't been nominated for cover art, I will.

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Guen — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 23:00:48 -0400

User name: Guen Title: Penchance Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Ian Knochenmus isn't your average guy. He’s part of a huge, multiplayer, multinational game called Penchance, where getting the right cards is only half the battle. There’s also a little rule about never using mechanical transport. And did we mention the one about never bringing non-players into the game? But Chance herself isn’t that affectionate. Players are always after the perfect hand, be it their own or that of someone else. To stay alive, keep in the game, and perhaps win a boatload of cash, you have to keep your wits –and your cards- about you. Something isn't right, though. Players are missing, hands aren't cashed in, and someone has tampered with the game itself. The wife of a former player, Laura, has discovered the truth about Penchance, and will do anything to stay out of the competition. When Ian crashes unexpectedly into her life, bringing the game and all its dangers with him, Laura is thrown forcibly back into the world she thought that she had escaped. It's time to show the world that the rules of Penchance aren't what they seem, and the stakes are far, far higher. Region: USA:: Maine The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Sean Bean (think Brendan from Stormy Monday with James' hair from the Dark)

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howsockgothappy — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 23:01:22 -0400

Man, I gotta go for totally lame self-insertion this year. I think my synopsis is legit. I'M MORE EXCITED THIS YEAR THAN EVER!! User name: howsockgothappy Title: The Mail Always Goes Through Genre: Horror & Supernatural Synopsis:Courier Darren Ebbett emerges, barely alive, from the depths of the pacific ocean to find the world ravaged by fire. Struggling to survive in the barren wasteland that is post-apocalytic Canada, he crosses the land, past the Rockies and into the plains, beyond the great lakes and into the east. The weight of only a few scraps of paper weighs heavy in the pocket of the world's only survivor: Darren carries the last written proof of man's existence, a letter addressed to someone long-dead on the other side of the nation. Almost nothing is left of the world Darren knew, but he is determined to make this delivery, clinging to the only thing he can say he knows for certain: the mail always goes through. Region: Canada: Newfoundland The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: In an ideal world, it would be a young Clint Eastwood... but in the real world, I'd probably have to say Sean Astin.

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Guen — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 23:02:54 -0400

Ahhhh! Tell me when you do these things!! :< (Note: Sorry for re-post!! Although that one has the new and improved Synopsis. Um.) ...and how did you guess Sean Bean?...

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howsockgothappy — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 23:04:08 -0400

sweet...

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Cali_16 — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 23:09:55 -0400

Username: Cali_16 Title: Knights and Daes Genre: Young Adult, Science Fiction Synopsis: The storm is a way of life. It centers around everything, everyone. Once you’re in, there is no way out. Jaycie Lee has grown up hearing the stories of the Knights and Daes—an elite society founded on the sport of conquering the storm. Eventually, every known sport out there soon became involved in the storm, especially the extreme ones: BMX, skateboarding, surfing, etc. But Jaycie doesn’t see the importance or thrill in risking being struck by lightning all for an adrenaline rush. In fact, she finds the whole idea of an Academy for High School and College age students to learn to “ride the storm” completely absurd. Jaycie never expected to find representatives of the Knights and Daes on her doorstep accepting her to the academy—especially when she’s spent the last three years vowing she would never join them. Much to her dismay, her parents ship her off to the Academy, and leave her to fend for herself in a world of elitists. Despite her protests, Jaycie is dragged into a world of fantasy vs. reality as she reluctantly learns how to conquer the ultimate storm and finds out why she was accepted in the first place. Region: USA :: Utah :: Utah County Actor/Actress: AnnaSophia Robb

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fanficsstorygirl — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 23:58:13 -0400

I second this one!

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ArtemisLiCa — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:10:25 -0400

I'd have to second this one! It sounds hilarious and I'd love to see what kind of cover could be made for it!

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Mudge the Expendable — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:12:18 -0400

*stamp* Defective Entry -- Do Not Process Agent B4957--plural

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kaliena — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:19:29 -0400

User name: Kaliena Title: The Road Back Genre: Fiction (General although possibly Religious?) Synopsis: The wife of a Protestant Pastor suffers silently through an abusive marriage until her husband unexpectedly dies, leaving her to deal with her mixed emotions about his death and the raising of her young son. When a new love interest is sparked too soon for anyone's approval, she struggles to determine her own heart and faith in the face of an increasingly hostile congregation. Region: Northern Virginia USA The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Alisen Down http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0235888/

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Psychotic-Pink — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 01:59:39 -0400

Title: Home Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Cynna thought her life couldn't get any worse when her best friend suddenly decided he wanted nothing to do with her. Because of a kiss. However, when he goes missing, the entire seaside village turns against her, despite the truth spell that told them she had nothing to do with his disappearance. In an effort to protect her, her mother sends her and her brothers to go live with an aunt that lives far away. Only, they have several interruptions along the way, involving an old fairy, an uncannily intelligent dog, and two noble women who seem to wish them nothing but harm... Based off of a Brothers Grimm Fairytale; 'The Three Little Birds' Region: USA :: Oregon :: Portland The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Kristen Stewart. Throughout this whole story, the main character is trying to find a sense of home, even behind all of the urgent scenarios that she has to deal with, and I believe Kristen Stewart can portray this.

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Psychotic-Pink — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 02:01:15 -0400

Oh, the username submitting this is mine: Psychotic-Pink

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a-fiery-boom — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 02:12:57 -0400

User name: a-fiery-boom Title: The God Trials (note: this is the first book of a trilogy by the same name) Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: To be a God - the ultimate goal of the highest race. To predetermine events in the lower races - the Gods' gift to all life. Arcturus' hard work has finally paid off; he has passed the difficult God Trials, and received Godhood. He goes to work creating prophecies for the many planets and races ever to exist, discovering more as he progresses. But his own God Trials have only begun. All is well until he sees that a foolish idea is taken to heart by even the wisest of Gods. With his new duties, he sees the cruelty his own people prescribe to Earth, a planet that is yet to even start construction. Arcturus is determined to know why such actions are permitted, and goes against all he knows to learn the truth. Arcturus doesn't expect an answer, let alone the one he receives. Now he must work to set things right against all odds, threats, and lies. Little does he know that everyone is watching, and that his work will cause waves across generations and races. Region: USA – California Arcturus’ Actor: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, at least in terms of age, personality, and a general physical description; the main race in this book is very colorful in physical appearance.

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Adele and her Dinosaurs — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 02:46:57 -0400

User name: Adele and her Dinosaurs Title: Fire and Stone Genre: Fantasy/Science Fiction Synopsis: When stubborn, intelligent, seemingly emotionless Diggory Janssen wonders away from his class on a trip to the Border Ranges National Park in New South Wales, he stumbles through two 70 million year old Beech Trees which together form a portal to the late Cretaceous Era. While Diggory is lost in the Dinosaur-infested past he meets Ethene Pena, a girl who has been lost in the Cretaceous Era for almost three months now. Ethene is fiery, ardent and hot-tempered; in almost every way she is Diggory's opposite, but they are forced to work together to survive. With ferocious dinosaurs on their tail and their feelings towards each other growing, will Diggory and Ethene escape or will this twisted love story have a tragic ending? Region: Australia :: Melbourne Actors: Diggory - Alex Pettyfer Ethene - A 16 year old Dania Ramirez with frizzier hair.

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Adele and her Dinosaurs — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 02:48:46 -0400

This sounds really interesting!

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Adele and her Dinosaurs — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 02:49:29 -0400

This sounds amazing!!! I second this!

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Imaginarium — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 06:19:56 -0400

Thanks! :)

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ladyellie — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 07:36:13 -0400

User name: ladyellie Title: Taking Back Home Genre: Sci-Fi Synopsis: After spending a year in relative peace on the planet Celare, the refugees from a horrible attack on planet Trian are starting to feel as if they don't quite fit into this peaceful lifestyle. One refugee, named Em, feels that they'd be better off fighting the Alkonz, a breed of lizard-like aliens who attacked their planet, and taking it back from them... but is unsure how to go about this. Nina and Trout, together with Em, pull together their fellow Trianites and head straight up to the highest powers, hoping for answers and help, with one simple demand: "Help us take back our home." Region: USA :: Indiana :: Bloomington The actor who would play your main characters in the movie adaptation: Em would be played by Emily Deschanel, Nina would be played by Mary McCormack, and Trout would be played by Alexander Skarsgard. (I couldn't just pick one of my main characters!)

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Splash13 — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 07:53:33 -0400

I too second this! The cover for this would be spectacular!

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manic_medic — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:12:42 -0400

User name: manic_medic Title: More than Human Genre: Young Adult Synopsis: Zara is a Homo Manus. However, she is under the impression that she is a bog standard Homo Sapian... The Homo Manus have lived for millennia in secrecy. Having evolved from the Homo Sapiens a mere 30,000 years ago, they have yet to reach the peak in their evolution. They are physically better than their predecessors - stronger, faster, hardier - yet it is their ability to sense and manipulate dark energy that gives them an evolutionary edge. Despite this, majority of the Homo Manus are fearful of a confrontation with the more populous and devious Homo Sapiens. Where there are seven billion of the Saps, there are only a few thousand of the Ments. However, when an individual with a terrible power threatens their existence, the Ments are forced to fight back. Region: Europe:: England:: Yorkshire The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: A younger version of Penelope Cruz, with a short curly bob and green eyes(!)

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A.J.Horn — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:48:15 -0400

Second too!

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poi_son_joy — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:26:33 -0400

Also seconded! I really want to read this and I'd LOVE to see a cover.

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Eirbear — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:14:36 -0400

User name: Eirbear Title: Grace, Reincarnate Genre: YA Synopsis: Sixteen-year-old Grace West has never been able to ignore the feeling that she's a little different from most others. Her tendency to action, her overbearing passion, her unwillingness to back down, her constantly being thrust into leadership she doesn't necessarily ask for but accepts anyway, all of these things force her to stand out from the crowd in her quiet high school. A high school from the less preppy side of town. A high school that's happier being left alone. That is, until the fire. Suddenly, Grace is forced with the rest of her classmates to attend the much nicer, much higher-class high school on the other side of town while theirs is rebuilt. Other than the general annoyances, no one but Grace seems to mind. And Grace is willing to accept this until she meets her match in Libby Gray, who holds Grace's role in the nicer school. The two girls cannot see eye-to-eye on anything. Libby insists the students from Grace's school integrate, accept the traditions. Grace has no choice but to put her foot down. But then everything is turned on its head when a mysterious old woman informs Grace and Libby that they are the reincarnations of Grace O'Malley and Queen Elizabeth I, respectively. History is repeating itself inside their little high school world. Which is fine, except for the fact that a reincarnation of someone with a grudge against both women has also appeared on the map, and will stop at nothing to get even with the both of them. Only problem is, no one has any idea who or where he is. But one thing is certain--both girls are doomed unless they can rectify their differences quicker in this life than they were in the past. Region: USA :: Ohio :: Columbus The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Grace would be played by Olesya Rulin (with long brown wavy hair). Libby would be played by Karen Gillan.

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magically.yours — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:19:40 -0400

User name: magically.yours Title: The King's Glory Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: As a dastardly plague spreads it's way through the Beaumont region, the desperate King Alistair is struggling to find the cure. His calls upon the mages and the healers have been ignored and the war between the two northern regions has rendered it impossible to seek their aid. The dwarves refuse to surface during the pandemic, the selfish act they became infamous for during the Land War five hundred years previous and the elves know only of healing magic for their own breed. The King knows there's only thing left to try: to hunt out the mythical Prophet Seekers, marked as traitors Without evidence of their continued existence, and the threat of revolt for permitting the traitors back by his side, the King must make the ultimate decision, save his Kingdom with the aide of the Prophet Seekers or die in vane, fighting for the lost cause. What he finds in Athelia Marić and Enola Goldring however, is far more than he'd ever anticipated, and aside from finding the cure to the plague, a whole new battle, a whole new civil war could be on the horizon. Region: Europe :: England :: Lancaster and Cumbria The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Jennifer Lawrence (as Athelia)

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phoenix.spice — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:12:48 -0400

Yes please! I would love to see this the cover for this.

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J_B — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:00:38 -0400

User name: J_B Title: Gray Work (The Operation of the World, Book 1) Genre: Urban Fantasy Synopsis: Nerdy schoolgirl Alice's idyllic suburban family life is shattered when her younger brother becomes sick with a rare disease that no doctor can cure. And then she receives the Codex - a book older than any other written record that describes the true nature of reality and how to transcend it. But a shadow conspiracy called the Gray Men will stop at nothing to retrieve the Codex. Haunted by dreams of a girl named Aala in a time before history, she is aided by a clockwork man named Blank and an exasperating stranger aptly called Fool. Can Alice dodge the machinations of the Gray Men while finding a cure for her brother? Is transcendence the key to keeping her friends and family together, or is it the wedge that drives everyone apart? It's about the things that fetter us giving us our power, and the things we would sacrifice to keep those fetters. Region - USA :: Indiana :: Indianapolis The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Alyson Hannigan, circa Season 1 Buffy

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EchoRains — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:07:23 -0400

Please Note: Title has been changed to- The Dark End: Path of Zylinn

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kaluvinar — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:05:20 -0400

User: kaluvinar Title: All The Things I Think I Am Genre: Literary fiction Synopsis: In high school, Natalie Corcoran had it all. Daughter of wealthy parents, top of all her classes, dating the captain of the hockey team, and one of the most popular girls in school. All the guys wanted her, all the girls wanted to be her - except Natalie herself. Afraid of disappointing her overprotective, conservative parents after her older sister's tumultuous departure, Natalie does all she can to keep up appearances, including denying her true feelings - like the all-consuming crush she has on the school's biggest outcast, Miranda Dunn. Since putting a five-hour drive between her and her parents to go to university, Natalie is finally able to open up and be herself. She gets involved in the queer community and meets her first girlfriend. Yet through all of this, Natalie still finds herself thinking about Miranda, wondering, "what if?" Then in the summer before her senior year, Natalie is drawn back to her hometown to spend time with her father in his final months following a terminal diagnosis. One night while out grocery shopping, she finds herself face to stubbly face with her old high school crush, who, in the years since graduating, has begun transitioning to become a man. Meeting Miranda - now Andy - again reignites the feelings Natalie has never been able to shake, leaving her questioning the identity she has finally comes to terms with. Region: Canada :: Ontario :: Toronto Actor who would play your main character: I could see Natalie being played by Ellen Paige.

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lostfairytales — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:12:52 -0400

User name: lostfairytales Title: Forgotten Mystic Chronicles: Krys Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: History has a way of repeating itself and the town of Eldon is not different. The whispers of a past that only nightmares are made of slowly spread is this quiet paradise. Talks of faeries and war slip past the guards who attempt to prevent a repeat of a history that the great storyteller forgot to tell. Krys is just this normal seventeen year old who is interested in hanging out and boys. She has no idea why she keeps having the same dreams over and over again. Or even why when she wakes up screaming only to find out she doesn't remember what the dreams are about. She must remember for Eldon's sake. She must work hard at figuring what is happening to her and why she blacks out. All of Eldon is in danger and she's the key. She's the only one who can prevent the past from become the present and only one who has the power to prevent a future where humans are slaves once more. The whispers aren't lies. It's the truth hidden deep within a tale lost that a storyteller never spoke of or as the rumors say lost her life before having the chance to tell. Region: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA Actor/Actress: AnnaSophia Robb or someone that looks similar to her

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jabberwockie — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:22:40 -0400

User name: jabberwockie Title: Villainous Genre: Young Adult Synopsis: According to the government, Carlie Worth is at high risk of becoming a threat to the public for four reasons: 1. Her mother is recently deceased. 2. Her father, previously twelve years sober, is drinking again. 3. Her genetic deviation gives her the abilities of mediumship and necromancy. 4. She is an only child. And for the government, that’s enough. Only weeks before starting her senior year of high school, Carlie is informed that she must instead attend Snowe College. Headed by world renowned retired superheroes Richard and Olive Snowe, the college is touted as the premiere academy for genetic deviants. But everybody knows what it really is: an early intervention program for supervillains. Carlie doesn’t feel evil. She thinks being an only child is a stupid reason to be treated like a criminal, and that she couldn’t possibly belong at a school for potential supervillains. But when she arrives at the college, she’s shocked by how normal it all seems. Her classmates are normal kids like her, not the juvenile delinquents she imagined them to be. The school seems more like a wilderness retreat than a prison. But sometimes the worst prisons are the ones that don’t feel like prisons at all. Confused and impetuous, Carlie and her classmates quickly form a tight bond. They develop a taste for breaking the little rules – sneaking out at night, sneaking in contraband junk food – and testing their limits and boundaries. They keep each other sane through dull classes on the history of genetic deviants and endless field trips that involve hiking nine miles. They try to answer the question that they’re all asking themselves: if everybody says I’m bad, how could I possibly be good? Region: USA::California::South Bay The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Hailee Steinfeld

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SNZL — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:07:33 -0400

Username: SNZL Title: Humans, Aliens, and BBC Copyrighted Material Subtitle: This Novel Has Been Banned by an Act of Parliament Genre: Satire, Humor & Parody Synopsis: A sequel to last year's novel, The CIA and How They Ruined My Life, which featured three teenage girls and a pet fish being arrested by the CIA on charges of insanity. This novel features the return of Hailey, Stephanie, Morgan, and Herman. Now in college, they are once again found by government officials, but they aren't just dealing with the CIA anymore. This time, their bizarre adventures will take them out of this world...literally. With a special appearance by the characters of Doctor Who, the girls and their pet have to figure out to escape again and find their way back home. All they need is fifty cents, a book of matches, and a couple of tacos. Region: Cleveland, Ohio Main character actor: Probably no one out there right now. It'd be fun to use my friends and I. It'd also be funny to use Evanna Lynch and Emma Watson.

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historymaker118 — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:10:57 -0400

User name: historymaker118 Title: Echoes: It Begins Genre: Thriller/Action/Sci-Fi Synopsis: Genetic Research Corporation 'Genesis Biotech' is petitioning the US government to change its stance on human cloning and hybrid research claiming that they are on the breakthrough of finding a cure for cancer. For FBI Agent Ryan Brockington the research seems too good to be true after being asked to background the company. On the other side of the world in England, a seventeen year old girl disappears without a trace. Someone thinks these two cases are related and they only have one clue. Project Echo. Region: Europe/England/Southampton The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: David Tennant

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Bogna — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:36 -0400

User name: Bogna Title: Pomiędzy Genre: Literary Fiction/Fantasy Synopsis: What would happen if Dostoyevsky, the famoust realist writer, perpetrated a fantasy novel? A novel in which reality gets mixed with the afterworld, and no one knows where exactly the boundaries begin to blend. A timid servant girl tries to find herself a place in the mansion of a highborn family that struggles to maintain its influence in town. But as the handsome hair returns from academy, and as a fire breaks up unexpectedly, dark secrets begin to reveal. Although everyone accuses the living, and there seems to be only one possible arsonist, the criminal in question swears innocence. Short after the fire, one of the dead comes back - and causes much more commotion than she would ever intend to... Region: Europe :: Poland The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Lily Cole... Probably. But only if she looked more mature.

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auroradusk — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:18:31 -0400

I second this! Sounds awesome mix of fantasy, sci-fi & adventure!

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SpatulaCastle — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:28:59 -0400

User name: SpatulaCastle Title: Weave Genre: Supernatural Synopsis: Faeries are real. A lot of other things are, too. You've probably met a few 'things' without ever realizing it, and you'll probably meet a few dozen more. If you're very lucky, you won't. My name is Anita Gilchrist, and I am one of those 'things'. A good thing. A thing called a Tuatha that looks no different than an ordinary human and hunts other things when they step out of line or break the rules. I'm a thing that uses an ancient magic called Weaving that lets me bend reality to my will, a thing that polices the unseen world so that all 'normal things' can live safer lives. But, more than that, I'm a high school student who was born without freedom and bound to the same fate as the rest of my people: An early marriage to a stranger, a restricted life, and a lifelong sentence living in the town I one day hoped to escape. Region: USA::Texas::Dallas/Ft. Worth The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Saoirse Ronan

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auroradusk — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:44:26 -0400

User name: auroradusk Title: Frozen Dreams Genre: Romance/YA/Drama Synopsis: When Dara Harper loses her partner in a horrific accident, she vows to never skate pairs again. It doesn't matter that she is horrible at singles or that her days are lonely. She is determined that Mike will be her only partner, in life and in death. Shea & Sheridan Monroe are the unstoppable brother-sister duo, until illness brings an end to her career. When he finds Dara practicing at his home rink, Shea knows there can be a chance for both their dreams to live on. In a world where risk is everything, will trust survive? Region: USA::New York, NY Actress: Lyndsy Fonseca (Dara) & Michael Copon (Shea) Titles & Names subject to change =)

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fire.bug24 — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:55:04 -0400

Apologies but I have changed several things in my story. This is my new Synopsis "It was no surprise when everyone in Casey *****’s small town started dying where they stood. News of the Virus spread quicker than the disease itself and there had been panic and looting for days. The city had blocked off all roads leading into to town, hoping to quarantine themselves from the rest of North America. Their precautions weren’t enough however and merely three days after people had started dying in New York and Los Angeles the Virus began to appear in her small town. Within hours everyone had died except for Casey and her father. A few weeks after the Virus swept across North America there was a loud crack like lightning and the earth shook and the sky slowly began to darken. Ten months later and now on her own Casey begins to realize that she cannot stay in town by herself forever. She decides to leave and head for the coast in search of more survivors and perhaps a way to rescue herself from this now dead continent. " Check my profile for any other changes to the Synopsis also the story now takes place in the near future / modern day instead of up to 26 years in the future. Thanks :)

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baka_kit — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:58:06 -0400

Seconded! I want to SEE the were-dyke.

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KellyinCA — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:18:08 -0400

User name: KellyinCA <----- Shameless self promotion, yo! Because last year when I figured out how to submit it was too late and when it comes to graphics I only make with the suck. Nice division of labor here: I write, someone draws. Everyone wins! Title: Crime & Family, Just Another Thanksgiving Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Synopsis: Agent Abigail Mackey of the FBI would never admit that she enjoyed studying the behavioral sciences, interviewing cult leaders, tracking psychotic killers and profiling criminals and she would certainly never admit any of this to her family. As far as they know she's running campaigns for a little known lobbyist on the Hill and never makes it home for the holidays. They pretend not to notice her sidearm. This year everything changes with a narcissistic, sadist stalker after her boyfriend, re-certifying weapons training for the Bureau and promising to bake the perfect apple pie for the holidays. Holidays at home will never be the same. Region: California - Sacramento The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Rachel Bilson would the be closest physical match (inspiration pic here: http://justjared.buzznet.com/2007/09/13/rachel-bilson-chuck/) The novel is full of dark humor and I keep imagining a cover with macabre. When I thought about the cover a knife dripping blood on an apple pie came to mind. Endless possibilities on the evil & mystery & hiding & family & pumpkins & funny.

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Fridan — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:27:00 -0400

User Name: Fridan Title: The Tower and the World Genre: Fanatsy Synopsis: The tower has stood for as long as anyone can remember, dominating the landscape in an otherwise featureless environment, the frozen lake that spans beyond the horizon. Stretching miles into the sky, beyond the clouds, beyond sight and plunging deep below the ice, down through dark waters and further still, into the very earth itself. The church tells that it took one thousand Archons channelling all the magic of the world until none was left to create it. Here civilisation thrives, protected from the harsh world outside. The chosen few born with ability to pass through the walls of the tower enjoy unrivalled authority and responsibility, after they train with the Order But there is only so much the Tower and the Order can provide. Every ten years an expedition is formed, to make the long journey across the frozen lake to the mainland, to trade with those few who live outside the tower, gather wood from the forest and seek treasures and knowledge of the old world. Aila knows that there are wonders to see and secrets to discover out there in the world, and the expedition is her best chance to see them. She also knows that the Order will never pick her for the expedition; too young, too impractical, too much of a dreamer, but she is not about to let that stop her. Little does she know, the world holds darker secrets than any could know. Hollows are stirring, crystals are growing and Archons walk the woods. Region: Europe :: England :: Norfolk The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Molly Quinn

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Lynoir — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:48:35 -0400

User name: Lynoir Title: Snatched Genre: Steampunk / Urban Fantasy Synopsis: Part 1 Alison works day and night as a bartender, trying to save enough money to travel back to her home town and surprise her mother for Christmas. One night after work, Ali is snatched from our world and taken 'Below', to the maze like caverns and extensive Victorian towns that make up Old Lan Don. About to be sold to the highest bidder, Ali makes a break for it, and soon finds herself alone in a city of demons. Saved by a cat like creature named Zanith and his master Nilot, Ali must struggle to find a way home while avoiding being re-captured. But what happens when the Snatcher finally catches up with her? Part 2 Alison and Nilot flee the city and the people searching for them. They head out into the extensive caverns that surround Old Lan Don to search for the final ingredient Nilot needs to cast the spell that will send Alison home. When they're attack by robbers, both Nilot and Zanith are injured and Ali, disguised as a demon, is left to depend on the help of a stranger. A stranger with a secrets of his own. When they arrive at the stranger's house in an remote cave, they're greeted by another human. Ali is thrilled at a chance to talk about home, but her new friendship with Henry the human doesn't sit well with Nilot. Henry leads them to the final ingredient, and they make their way back to the city, only to be ambushed. Nilot rushes to cast the spell as Ali, Henry and Zanith fight off the demons sent to re-capture Ali. Part 3 Alison is finally home, and everything that had happened in the past few weeks seemed like a dream. Except for the fact that Zanith is still with her, weak at first but slowly recovering from his trip to 'Above'. Alison has to come to terms with Henry's death and pull her human life back together again, but all she can think about is Nilot. Zanith reassures her, and after regaining enough strength, opens a Seeing portal to look in on Nilot. But what they see doesn't calm Ali's fears. She sets off looking for a way back to Old Lan Don to save Nilot, but she soon finds that she'll have to become part demon herself to return. She must become a Snatcher to travel between the worlds. Can Ali give up being human to save the demon she loves? Region: USA::NC::Raleigh-Durham The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Alison: Jennifer Lawrence, & Nilot: JD Pardo

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Koneko — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:49:34 -0400

User name: koneko Title: Trouble Genre: Low middle grade fantasy Synopsis: Trouble follows Bex everywhere she goes. Literally. When good girl Rebecca saw a little blue boy crying out in the chuch yard, she immediately offered him a hand and a sandwich. His name? Trouble. Of course, Bex had no idea that just talking to him meant the spirit-of-trouble-in-training would be stuck at her side forever. If they get too far apart, they both get awful stomachaches until they get close again, so there's no escaping him. Trouble has to practice for the day when he becomes the real spirit of trouble, and who better to practice on than his new friend Bex? Whether he's making her late for school, destroying her homework, making messes, shrinking her laundry, defacing her pastor father's Bible, or setting loose all the puppies in the pet store, he sure knows how to cause mayhem in Bex's life. Worse still, Trouble's invisible to everyone but Bex, so everyone assumes it's Bex who's the troublemaker... and talking to an imaginary friend. Good thing he's so much fun to be around, because being best friends with Trouble is the only way Bex could tolerate him acting up on a daily basis. Region: USA :: Ohio :: Columbus The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I'm not sure because I don't watch a lot of current movies or shows with middle school or younger actors (and they grow up so fast ;) ) Note: I'm writing multiple books in the series, but I anticipate that the first book in the series, as well as the series itself will be called "Trouble," so it's okay to use that title. Others that I have plotted for and might tackle this November: Trouble at School, Trouble at the Mall, Trouble in the Family, Halloween Trouble, and Trouble at the Zoo

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daltont — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:04:58 -0400

Username: daltont Title: Cafe Americano Genre: Thriller Synopsis: Lance Venturini has been in the business of confidence tricks for as long as he can remember. But when he accepts a job in Sicily, Italy, his view on the con will be forever changed. After getting in trouble with the Italian Mafia, he will have to con... to save his life. Region: Michigan: Ann Arbor Actor that would play my main character: Maybe a dark-haired Leonardo Dicaprio

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Miykie — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:09:09 -0400

Miykie Rez Freq Urban Fantasy Thirteen year-old Natalie Beaumont embarks on an epic quest--a walk from the beach of Far Rockaway, New York to the California coast--to find a power source that will save her family from being drained of its' creativity and life force.. Natalie's journey takes her into the "AfterParty" , a parallel Dark Aged/Bio-Punk universe, that is addicted on the new found energy. The KIng of the AfterParty, Natalie's father, is the Creative Energy Pusher and killing his family to do it New York, New York. Willow Smith

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Anonymous Cat — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:11:40 -0400

User name: Anonymous Cat Title: The Ordinary Type Genre: Literary Fiction Synopsis:Marcus Hutton was as ordinary as he could possibly be. He had a nine-to-five office job, a wife, two children, a nice car, and a two-story house in the suburbs. By all accounts he was living the American Dream prescribed by his parents and their parents. Anything that wasn't part of this "American Dream" was abnormal, and undesirable. In fact, Marcus made it a point to never do anything outside of the social norm. If it was "abnormal" in his eyes, he dismissed it. He did everything in his power to eradicate it from his life so he could quietly conform to what society expected of himself and his family. But, when one evening Marcus wakes into a completely world, he's greeted by a nightmare land. He finds himself waking in the home of a half-crow and half-man creature called Esteban, and begins to really discover how strange this other world really was. As Marcus learns more and more about this twisted plane, and finding no way to escape, he finds himself being forced to make a decision: does he do the only thing he fears and rebel from this sickening society he's been thrown into, or does he conform and deny his own principles? Region: United States::North Carolina::Charlotte The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Oh, I'd kind of like Marcus to be John Barrowman since he has the right look. I have no idea about Esteban, anyone particularly pale I suppose.

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Lynoir — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:12:48 -0400

Second! Trouble sounds awesome!

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Emsland — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:50:21 -0400

Username: Emsland Title: Heartless Abominations Genre: Steampunk Science Fiction Synopsis: Britain and her Empire rule half the world. The hard part is trying to keep it that way. In the east, the Cossacks are on the move. On the Western Curtain, Free American guerillas harass and sack. The New Seljuk State is massing its strength, ready to swarm Britain's oilfields in Arabia. As for the Zulus in fertile South Africa, they just don't know when to quit. None of this would have been possible had it not been for Abe Charlot and his guild of pioneering scientists. Thanks to them, air transportation, digital technology and sentient robotic machinery has come to Britain decades in advance. Now the sudden change is catching up with Britain too quickly for its own good. British society is now so dependent on technology that despite strings of military triumph, the core of this apple is being consumed by worms. From under the Vauxhall Arches and through the smog-ridden slums of Soho come pressure groups and anarchists, intent on making life as difficult as possible for the vulnerable government and its paranoid Prime Minister. London is a hive full of honey, and it will go rancid soon if someone doesn't claim its bounties. On top of all that, the activists knows as the Symbiotes call for the freedom of thousands of robotic slaves and their right to be represented in government. Except now their voices are not enough to get the message across. Abe Charlot's neck is on the line. Even though he is only an agent of government, some maintain he wields more power in this technology-obsessed country than the Prime Minister himself. And unless he comes up with something quickly, Britain will crumble from the inside out long before Britain's enemies overrun the borders. So when an old acquaintance of his approaches Abe with a radical new idea for revitalising Britain's armies and ensuring stability, Abe must make a decision that will forever change what it means to be a robot living in Britain. He is playing a dangerous move, however. If the residents of the new Sentient community called Piston were to ever get wind of what was happening, only one thing could come out of it: a robot revolution in Victorian England. Region: The City of London - Westminster, Lambeth (the site of the experimental community Piston). Actors of Choice: Stephen Sharn: Christopher Eccleston Abe Charlot: Ralph Fiennes Professor Henry Clayton: Nicolas Cage Rhiannon De Cavois: Lucy Griffiths Prime Minister Thomas Lonsdale: Jim Broadbent

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mcdoodle42 — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:05:19 -0400

User name: mcdoodle42 Title: The King's Son Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Ratchett the Barbarian is a man of myth and legend. He is the last of the Barbarians, striding the world crushing heads and upholding his ideals. Yet this mythical man has a secret life: He is Aaron Chett, the lone heir to a sickly young duke, his cousin, and distantly related to the King. He is well known as a recluse, and his long absences from court are seldom remarked upon. The King knows, however that there is something remarkable about cousin Chett and it is not long before he knows the truth. Now, with the King's son soon to come of age, Ratchett the Barbarian has been burdened with the most sacred of duties. He must raise the King's son. Region: Europe :: England :: Nottingham The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Ratchett the Barbarian would ideally be played by Zachary Quinto

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celestic-arrow — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:32:35 -0400

User name: celestic-arrow Title: Ab Aeterno Genre: Science-Fantasy Synopsis: It has been almost a year after the Great Catastrophe in the east side of the city in the sky - Arcadia. The entire side of the city had been decimated in a collision between two great forces: the daughter of the prophet - the only survivor of the Dreamwalker race, and a man-turned-monster fueled by the powerful magic of the Great Prophet herself. The daughter, Ainsley Starke, had been drained of her magic - tortured for days on end until their great battle, which required the sacrifice of her future children. The experience left the Desert Four equally shaken. Ainsley was obviously left in a fragile state. Deck D'Arcy, her pilot companion, nearly lost the love of his life in the accident. Rob Ott, the robot, almost became scrap metal, and gained a greater appreciation for his existence. And Ian Knighton, though he helped Ainsley defeat Thanatos, still felt helpless. He saved the city, but he could not spare the woman he loved from the torture she endured. But the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few. A small tourist trap on the slowly cooling desert Earth surface is being attacked by an unknown force. The fragile Desert Four, with Deck's girlfriend Celia in tow, must return to their old stomping grounds and kill the threat... before it kills them. Region: United States :: Iowa :: Elsewhere Actors of Choice: Ian would be played by Garrett Hedlund. Ainsley would be Sarah Gadon. Deck would be played by Gaspard Ulliel. Celia would be played by Michelle Ryan.

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nccharge — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:55:56 -0400

User name: nccharge Title: Red Sun Rising Genre: Sci-fi Synopsis: "I've been having dreams again. I don't think your sedative is working" Aidan "Lt" was an officer of the Guard, the Civil arm of the mighy Imperial Army. An accident leads to an enforced period of absence in which he is ordered home to rest and recouperate. Returning to the monastic community on Erska, he tries to recover his sense of self and heal the external wounds. But inside ... When he is called to act in an official capacity within the monastery, Aidan uncovers a secret which will lead him on his journey home. But will he be unchanged upon his return or will the world have changed around him? And will he be the one to set the universe to rights and unite the two sides of mankind - the humans and the psionics - behind the new Emperor? Set in a world where humanity is spread among the stars and the colonies are in the iron grip of the Imperium, can one man make a difference in the war of misinformation? Or will those closest to him be the ones who betray him? A story of lies, betrayal, prophecy and good old space travel. Region: Europe :: England :: Newcastle & Durham The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Richard Armitage

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SevastianVolkov — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 19:00:10 -0400

User name: SevastianVolkov Title: Hour of Need Genre: YA Synopsis: Derrick Aldenberg and his father share a secret: they are both natural psychometrists, meaning that wherever they go, whether they like it or not, they see visions of the past. Derrick's abilities have left him troubled, with an increasing inability to tell his visions from reality, and his father has been a shell of a man for as long as Derrick can remember. But when Derrick transfers to a new high school, he meets Alice Whitney, a saturnine young woman who forms a tentative friendship with him. Together they find something that may be able to stop the Aldenbergs' curse. But Alice's motives are leading her down a path darker than even she would have anticipated, and Derrick's begun to see something in his visions that he's not quite ready to let go of. What really happened to the beautiful young man whose past haunts the auto graveyard on the outskirts of the Whitney family farm? What was his role in the devastating fire no one in town will discuss? And what was the real story behind the death of Derrick's mother - who may in fact still be alive? If Derrick and his father want to be saved, Derrick needs to find out. Region: USA:: CT:: Valley-Northwest The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Ryan Taylor, the model. He's a couple years too old for the part now, but of course that's never stopped a casting director before.

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October Black — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 19:26:53 -0400

And ditto to you!!! Loving all this support :) Though if I even think about the sequels my brain will explode lol. One book at a time.

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Airashii-chan — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:10:54 -0400

User name: Airashii-chan Title: The Tea-House Demon Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: For Rin, life in a tea-house is hard work, especially when your guests are spirits. As she works on, she learns the different rules for dealing with them. On her fifteenth birthday, screams are heard from the tea-house down the street. A glow filled the sky as the house burned to the ground. No one saw who the arsonist was, and the tea-houses shrug it off as an ordinary house fire. That is what they thought, but then he strikes again. This tea-house was closer to Rin’s. From her room above her tea-house, she could see the flames only two houses over. That wasn’t the only thing she saw; she had seen the Tea-House Demon. Region: USA::Arizona::Pheonix The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Rin: Zhang Ziyi Arsonist: Kim Jeong Hoon

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Owliet — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:41:53 -0400

Username: Owliet Title: The Homeless Millionaire Genre: Mainstream Fiction Synopsis: Stephen Nickel worked his entire life in the system to be successful, and boy did he succeed. The stereotypical businessman – until, gradually, he realizes everything he thought he had (love, friends, happiness) wasn't really true. He quits his job, sells his extravagant home and possessions, stuffs all the money and the bare necessities into some bags, and leaves. Soon he looks like your regular run-of-the-mill hobo, and you'd never guess he was carrying with him a fortune. This is a story of searching for happiness, rather than trying to buy it. Region: North America Actor: Is this necessary? I'm terrible with actors, haha.

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ameskitty — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 01:05:00 -0400

Ah, why not? :) User name: ameskitty Title: Wing of Light, Cloak of Shadow Genre: Fantasy (with some Religion, Spritual, & New Age overlap) Synopsis: Atalissa thought that everything was right in the kingdom she was soon to rule as a child of the Light. Using the wisdom of the Books, the Clerics worked with the kingdom to ensure an atmosphere that would stomp out any rise of the Maledict, an ancient evil that had been lurking in the shadows since the beginning of time. But one day, when a woman named Dina, sentenced to death for practicing illegal sorcery, is brought to the castle square to be executed, a horde of demons attacks the castle, killing the rulers of the kingdom (Atalissa's parents), and countless others. Atalissa and Irfan, an ambassador from another land, somehow escape with the help of a mysterious white dragon. When they come to they find themselves far away and, to their great surprise, under the care of Dina. The unlikely trio ends up traveling together. In searching for the source of the Maledict's rise, meeting the reluctant Caller of the dragon that saved them, and finding a way to restore the kingdom to its former glory, the three will form unbreakable bonds, discovering things about their world, each other, and their true beliefs that are at once painful and more beautiful than any of them could have ever imagined. Region: USA :: Iowa :: Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: IMDb time! Sienna Guillory for Atalissa, Anna Paquin for Dina, and Richard Madden for Irfan.

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L4dyJ4de — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 01:33:43 -0400

User Name: L4dyJ4de Title: Dreaming Silver Genre: Fantasy, Supernatural, YA Synopsis: Selene Cleary was never a normal teenage girl. She grew up with an abusive mother, living in a one bedroom apartment within a crowded city. Selene, always being an outcast, found it difficult to make friends. Confiding in her studies she dreamt of a brighter future. Her life takes a sudden turn from rags to riches when she moves in with her biological father Max, a werewolf, whom she never knew. Not only is Max a werewolf, he’s the Pack Leader. Selene now lives in a world full of traditions and dark secrets; learning new and old things about herself. Next in line to rule the pack, she quickly finds she has made enemies and her life is in grave danger. Selene must learn to balance her new rich, wolf life, and her teenage human self. Battling with school work, culture change, enemies, her wolf body and new relationships with her family and boy crushes; she may have bitten off more than she can chew. When not only her life, but her packs lives become in danger, can Selene play with the Big Dogs? Region: Canada The actors who would play your main characters in a movie adaption: Selene Cleary, main character, would be played by Valerie Poxleiter (lead singer of LIGHTS) basically the style of clothing and the down to earth personality I hoped for her, but with the small stature, pretty face and long dark hair

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smithyness — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 01:52:19 -0400

User name: smithyness Title: A Quarter of a Million Miles Genre: Sci-Fi Synopsis: Keesa Aistov is an astronaut, and a damn good one at that. He moved from Russia to the States at the age of sixteen, taken under the wing of the American astronautical great Gregor Engel, and he's thrived ever since. Keesa's even coping pretty well with the desk-duty retirement of his on and off again girlfriend (and former co-worker) Eden, and her obnoxious prodigy replacement Nick(y) Prescott . All in all, Keesa's life of trips to the moon and zero gravity infrastructure construction isn't so bad- Until the day Greg walks into their office and says those five little words: "They're phasing out the Moon." Without the Moon missions, Keesa, Greg, and Nick are little more than mascots, stuck trying to drum up earthly interest in a far-off off chunk of rock and pandering to a jaded population that has already grown bored of interplanetary travel. When the crew starts to pick up their own group of tag-along "alien" groupies, Keesa is convinced he needs to get back out of the atmosphere, no matter what. Region: USA :: Central Valley The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Adrien Brody

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lizzy12 — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 02:45:14 -0400

User name: Lizzy12 Title: Remember Mikey Genre: Memoir Synopsis: This memoir is about the death of my best friend, my grieving process and the long lasting results he had on my character and the lives in my community. Split into 4 sections. The first focusing on my favorite memories. The 2nd, 3rd and 4th sections focus on his death and the events afterwards. Region: Idaho The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I'd never let it be adapted into a movie. The main character, my friend, cannot be replaced :)

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Erin F. — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 03:53:33 -0400

User name: Erin F. Title: Innocence Genre: Young Adult Synopsis: Fifteen-year-old Akemi Cadwell doesn’t want to end up like her mother: insane, weak, dependant on her husband and the drugs the doctors bring her, and pregnant at least once a year. Yet, in the villages of Salutem, this fate is common for most girls. Salutem is the supposed remaining piece of modern society after a mutation of human genes killed off a large portion of the female population. Now, the remaining girls are required to have as many children as possible, in order to keep humanity alive. Mallie Sentan is the only exception to this rule. She is the government’s secret assassin. At seventeen, she’s spent her life being trained to be charismatic, strategic, and deadly. When Akemi makes a half-hearted attempt on her own life, Mallie is given the daunting task of making sure it doesn’t happen again. When an outside society, one the government pretended didn’t exist, attacks, Mallie loses track of Akemi, and Akemi slips into the world outside the villages. In the following weeks, as their society wages war, Akemi tries to survive among groups of nomads who are willing to do anything for female companionship, while Mallie is determined to drag Akemi back to Salutem so she can fulfill her “duties to society.” Neither realizes, though, that their government has been hiding secrets from its people for hundreds of years—the attacking society is just the tip of it—and now these secrets have the possibility of giving Akemi the freedom she’s always wanted or killing them both before she’ll ever find a way out. Region: Phoenix :: Arizona :: United States The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Haven't really decided this yet...Hmm... Possibly Dakota Fanning, but that's just off the top of my head.

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amcaleer — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 04:49:33 -0400

User Name: amcaleer Title: Fearful Symmetry Genre: Horror/Supernatural (with some sci-fi elements) Synopsis: A death. It happens all the time. Just another dead teenager in a car accident. Yet Jolene's death leads her best friend, Nate, and her surviving family on a path that will lead them to challenge accepted boundaries between life and death, and even the nature of reality, where the supernatural may just be a side of the universe's nature humanity has yet to be able explain. Wonderful things happen on this path, like Nate meeting a wonderful girl, Katrina, who's natural curiosity and intelligence helps him to unravel some of the mysteries he finds himself lost in. Together, they enter a new world where there is a fearful symmetry between what is seen and not seen, understood and indecipherable, where ghosts and quantum particles seem to play by the same enigmatic rules.Yet, much of what they discover is more frightening than fascinating, such as discovering their town's dark past, how it is threatening their present, and leading to an even darker future. Despite all odds, they succeed, they survive facing a great evil and the people influenced by it. Yet, twelve years later, they find themselves drawn back by the same strange circumstances that brought them together before. This time, saving their town also means saving themselves. If they can't decipher the mysteries that throw them together again, they may not be able to stop the powerful entity meddling with the fabric of the universe. Region: USA: California: Sacramento The actors: For my male main character, Jake Gyllenhal. For my female main character, Natalie Portman.

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Carter Reese — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 05:01:57 -0400

User Name: Carter Reese Title: Neil Martin's Undead Adventure Genre: Supernatural/Fantasy Synopsis: Three days before Halloween, Neil Martin decided to take a midnight stroll through Ackles Cemetery to try and get his spooky juices flowing. Upon entering he notices a glowing light emitting from the center of the graveyard and decides to investigate. Unbeknownst to Neil he has just stumbled upon a ritual that would supposedly bring about the apocalypse. Luckily for the rest of the world, the three ghouls better known as the 'Idiot Trio' were doing such a horrible job at the ritual that to anyone else it could have been mistaken for a weenie roast. Unluckily for Neil, they were however summoning a curse that would change the nearest living human into a full fledged zombie. Now with the curse of the zombie settling upon him and only until the end of Halloween to break it or risk being a walking corpse for eternity, Neil must venture into the land of the dead with the hopes of finding a way to break the curse, but with his only lead being the 'Idiot Trio' can he succeed in finding a cure for his 'undeadness'? Region: Elsewhere::Bahamas The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Johnny Depp

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AddysonRae — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 05:29:29 -0400

User name: AddysonRae Title: Virginia is for Lovers Genre: Literary Fiction Synopsis: From the outside, these 7 people are all living great, almost perfect lives: The Dawson family is your typical two parent two kid household. Carolynne and Cooper Dawson live in a small town in Virginia near her aging mother, Lillian Harper. Cooper coaches lacrosse at the local small baptist college, where Blake Grayson will be playing lacrosse and taking classes with his girlfriend, Jules Frank. His brother, Carter Grayson recently graduated from this college with his fiance, Amelia Stein. But, there lives are full of hidden pasts, secrets, and lies. Region: USA: South Carolina: Clemson/Anderson The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Carolynne Dawson- Ginnifer Goodwin; Cooper Dawson- Jon Hamm; Lillian Harper- Ellen Burstyn; Blake Grayson- Liam Hemsworth; Jules Frank- Kaya Scodelario Carter Grayson- Emile Hirsch; Amelia Stein- Leighton Meester;

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unicawn — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 06:29:45 -0400

i like this one a lot.

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EnkaOwakura — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:16:00 -0400

First time in a nomination, third NaNoWriMo! User name: EnkaOwakura Title: Karma Police Genre: Literary Fiction Synopsis: Rewrite of 2009's novel "Karma Police". First novel of the "Karma Police" trilogy (Karma Police, Lettera al Futuro, Laura), which tells the story of Lucas and Theodore, best friends who attempt suicide together. "Karma Police" follows Theodore Krueger, aka Theo, a shy but intelligent boy who loves art films and writing in his diary. After having a medicine-induced overdose with his friend Lucas, Theo enters in PVS (the state following a coma) and wakes up a few months later. Lucas is dead, his parents tell him, and Theo must return to live a normal life. However, things are not as normal as everyone thinks. Theo has begun to hallucinate, and his legs are useless because of the time he spent unconscious. What's even more worrying: his memories are not the same. Mixed with his past and his personality is the life of a man named Ixion, a loud and promiscuous jewel dealer, a person totally different from Theo. In this rewrite, further clarification on Ixion status is added, together with another insight in Theo's memories. Old favorites, such as Shiraz, Louis, and the Damn Gerbil return, alongside promising new characters. As a whole, "Karma Police" promises much more maturity, while still retaining the characteristics that make it different from many of the cookie-cutter novels in today's market. Region: Mexico :: North The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: (this would be kind of an art film O.o) Theo: Cameron Mitchell (the young guy from the Glee Project, yes, based on looks) Lucas: Jakob Hybholt Ixion: Adrian Bosch (notice a pattern here?)

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Narnian_from_Gallifrey — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:25:04 -0400

Since I've posted this, my plot has decided to change on me...oh well. So, scratch the above entry. I won't bother posting my new idea, but thanks to the people who said they would want to read this! I'll probably get around to writing, perhaps between the next two NaNos :D Cheers, NfG

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braids — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:42:51 -0400

I'm just going to throw myself into the mix because I can. User name: braids Title: Citizen Soldier Genre: Dystopian Synopsis: Brisbane, 2027: fifteen years after the Freedom Takeover, the leader of Division One dies unexpectedly. There is no named successor, and the one thing anyone needs to take over control—One’s copy of the Treaty, a gentlemen’s agreement between the leaders to keep the peace between the divisions —is missing. Elora Chase is after the Treaty for the head of Division Three. Her ex, Anson, is after it too, but for the head of Division Two. Working together, their search soon brings to light unfinished business between them that Lor doesn’t want to deal with, but suspecting Anson wants the Treaty for himself, she finds she has to when she begins to doubt herself. To go up against her boss would be suicide; to not do so could be worse. But in a world with no rules, there’s nothing stopping Lor from playing by her own. So when change is imminent, Lor has one choice to make: be part of it, or fight against it. Region: Brisbane, Australia The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: No idea, but she'd have to be Japanese-Australian. As for Anson, probably Todd Lasance.

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Ellen G — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:54:07 -0400

User name: Ellen G Title: Tears in the Ashes Genre: YA Thriller (with paranormal aspects) Synopsis: 16-year-old narcoleptic Melika Hale wakes up in a field beneath Mt. Rainier, covered in blood, with no memory of the past hour. She soon learns that her classmate, Hope Min, has been murdered. But Melika has a closer connection with her than anyone knows. Hope was Melika's first kiss. Desperate to find the killer, Melika drives the local police crazy with her theories. Meanwhile, Melika's usual sleeplessness-induced hallucinations are getting worse. When Melika dreams a warning from a superstitious former neighbor telling her that the gods have chosen Melika as the pawn in their next reenactment, her search for a culprit takes her into the shelves of folklore. The more Melika learns about the ancient legends of the Pacific Northwest, and those of her parents' native Hawaii, the more she starts to wonder if the answer lies closer to home. After all, the gods often hurt the ones they loved... Region: USA::New York City The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: a young Carrie Ann Inaba or Agnes Nalani Lum

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PandaToes — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:00:50 -0400

User name: PandaToes Title: Audrey Powell and the Woodland Council Genre: YA Fantasy Synopsis: Everything seems normal when Audrey Powell arrives at Mt. Moosilaukee Prep School in the mountains of New Hampshire for her Freshman year - until the night she discovers that she has the ability to talk to the forest animals. Eagle has gone missing, and the Woodland Council needs her help to find him. When students start disappearing too, Audrey discovers that the woods are not the only place to fear as she begins to suspect one of her professors of being involved. Embroiled in a life or death game with witches and Wendigos, Audrey must rely only on herself, her best friends Rachel and Jeff, and the animals of the Woodland Council to get to the bottom of the mystery. Will Audrey defeat the evil that lurks in the West Woods, or will she lose herself along the way? Region: USA: Tennessee: Nashville The actor who would play your Main Character in the movie adaptation: Audrey: Hannah Marks, Rachel: Molly C. Quinn, Jeff: Josh Hutcherson

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MR Smith — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:12:00 -0400

I'm going to be a little arogent here, but I'm nominating myself. User name: MR Smith Title: Blood, Sweat, and Tears Genre: Horror & Supernatural Synopsis: This is a bloody story about a love triangle between a drug lord, the girl that's been living with him all his life who he fears for reasons unknown, and the seventeen year old boy the drug lord bought to entertain himself. The drug lord's parents died when he was very young and left him with a huge estate in the middle of nowhere and enough money to buy a small country if he so chose. Very little is known about the girl other than the fact that she can heal wounds with her saliva and that she is unquestioningly loyal to the drug lord. The seventeen year old boy was just a normal person that was sold by his drunken father to pay off a debt. Region: USA: Texas, Dallas Fortworth The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Um, I'm not into movies and actors, so I know none.

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faeriejewel — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:12:01 -0400

Awesome! I was just thinking the same thing. :)

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PaleGargoyleKnight — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:39:58 -0400

User name: PaleGargoyleKnight Title: Raptorial: Mirror of the Shadow Kings Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: How many times have you looked in the mirror and seen only your reflection? Have you seen someone else in your reflection's place? That is what Naomi Darkshade sees in the Mirror of the Shadow Kings. Her reflection is her alternate twin, Rin Viperthorn. Both confused of what the mirror does and is. Yet a being of cursed principles clears their mind of such confusion and becomes their friend. His words are friendly, yet his actions say otherwise. The two have no one else to trust, no one else who understands the dilemma they both face. Only one request from him will allow them to ask what ever of him. How many times have you met a cursed guardian? Could you save him as well as save yourself? Could you end his life if you were his closest friend? Knowing what he has done, what he will do? Would you kill him just to end the war that is to come? Would Naomi and Rin kill their friend Iya of mercy or revenge? Region: USA, SC, Greenville The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: -Keira Knightley for the character Rin Viperthorn. -Jennifer Lopez for the character Naomi Darkshade. -Johnny Depp for the character Iya (human form + the voice in cursed form). Still need to think for the other characters. But those are who I see playing the main Characters.

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LEHansen — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:03:09 -0400

User name: LEHansen Title: Lethe: Crossing the Void Genre: Mystery Synopsis: Glyndell Llewellyn is on the run. She changes her name and recreates her life. Her bright green eyes have seen more than her memory holds. After two long years, Glyndell, Dell, should be invisible yet the bizarre threads of her past are coiling in the air around her. Holding tightly to the shards of her memory, Dell continues her art schulpture and her research into amnesia. Thousands respond to her call and collectively are known as "The Amnesians." Publicity triggers a waking nightmare of danger and pursuit, but Dell isn't going to run again. This time, she will fight. More than anything, she wants to understand her dreams and unlock the past. Dell turns to handsome, efficient and slightly skeptical Matthew Grant to set a trap for the stalkers. To Matthew, Dell needs to be kissed or committed and he isn't sure which. He just knows she's the most intriguing woman her's ever met. When Dell is injured in a terrifying attack, law enforcment discovers the men involved are only pawns. The attack is a beginning, not an end. Returning memories lead Dell into a spiral of danger and intrigue. Region: USA, TX, Odessa The actor who would pay my main character, Dell, in the movie adaptation: Jena Malone

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mullinp2387 — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:38:59 -0400

User name: mullinp2387 Title: Seize Genre: Mainstream Fiction Synopsis: When Anthony Winfield and his wife - two very busy, very successful parents - are finally able to convince one another that they need to get away for some quality time with the kids, Anthony can't help but feel that something very good is about to happen. But when his world is torn apart by an almost unthinkable tragedy, his life quickly spirals out of control and he finds himself living a squalid, destructive existence. Many extend their sympathies and their assistance, but Anthony can't decide if he'll be able to take back his life, or if he even wants to. Region: USA :: New York :: New York City The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: This is tough, but I think for Anthony I would try to go with someone surprising. Jim Carrey, for instance, who is known primarily as a comedic actor but, I think, has excellent dramatic acting abilities as well.

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MTeson — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:16:28 -0400

User name: MTeson Title: LOL Zen: How to Survive 7th Grade and be One with the Universe Genre: Young Adult Synopsis: Miranda Castillo-Gomez isn't trying to be popular. She's got enough on her plate - grades, a new phone, band tryouts, and boys. Then she gets hit by a car. When she comes back to school she isn't the same. In the course of almost dying, it's like Miranda's learned a thing or two about life--what it is and what it isn't, what matters and what doesn't. Soon she's reading books from the library about existentialism and zen. The life she led, the things she cared about, they're all gone. In their place is just...herself. And her eyes are wide open for the first time. Not everyone is as happy about her new discovery as she is. Her friends want to report her to the counselor, her teachers want to reach out to her to get her to feel her feelings, and her Mexican Catholic parents want to take her to an exorcist. Can a girl just trying to make it in middle school really get by on Zen alone? Region: USC :: Texas: : Austin The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: A young, undiscovered, hispanic actress like America Ferrera or Selena Gomez, but not famous yet.

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K. Hikari — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:48:23 -0400

User name: K. Hikari Title: Khimaira Genre: Horror & Supernatural with Sci-Fi thrown in the mix. Synopsis: "Most people do not realize that all our genes only comprise about 3% of the total human genome. The rest is basically one large black box," says Kevin Verstrepen, heading the research team. "Why do we have this DNA, what is it doing?" There are people in this world that are like no other. They look like us but they are not us. These are people with a different genetic code than homo sapiens. And then there are people that have 2 or more genetic codes. They co-exist alongside us regular humans. Most are harmless. But sometimes, sometimes they're what our nightmares are based on. On that fateful day in March, I met one. And like Alice, I had no idea how deep the rabbit hole went... Region: Asia :: Philippines The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I was thinking someone like Nicole Scherzinger.

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Falen1 — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:57:21 -0400

User name: Falen1 Title: All That Remains Genre: YA Fantasy Synopsis: In a world where families of assassins legally kill people if the price is right, sixteen-year-old Oleander “Lea” Saldana sets out on a path of vengeance against the most powerful assassin family of all. Lea’s own family has always been small, but their close relationship to the king also makes them the most influential of the Twelve Families. But when Lea trusts her boyfriend, a member of the powerful Da Via family, and reveals the location of her family’s secret safe-home, she is betrayed and her family is slaughtered while Lea barely escapes as the sole survivor. Now there’s only one thing left to do: make the Da Vias pay. The only problem is, the Da Vias have gone to ground and the one person who knows how to find them is her missing, estranged uncle, banished from the family years ago. Even if he could be found, Lea can’t trust him. Hell, she can’t trust anyone ever again. The only person who knows her uncle’s location is his too-attractive-for-his-own-good apprentice, Alessio, and he’s not talking, no matter how much Lea threatens him with death or dismemberment. But when her uncle is kidnapped by the Da Via’s, Alessio suddenly finds the tables turned, and needs Lea’s help. Now Lea has a choice: stick with the plan and kill the Da Vias, or trust Alessio and save all that remains of her family. Region: USA::Minnesota::Twin Cities The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Hmm, Maybe Amanda Seyfried?

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jliessa44 — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:23:54 -0400

User name: jliessa44 Title: A heart of stone. Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Jacey is a normal teenage genius who wants nothing more than to be loved by her family and to love them back. Unfortunately for her that is not to be. When the elves come and destroy her village she is the only survivor. She now has one year (or something like that.) to prove to the elves that she is worthy to be the lone survivor because otherwise she's done for, and while she's at it can she melt her captor's heart of stone? Region:USA::Ohio The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation:Selena Gomez.

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mattdemotts — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:49:43 -0400

User name: mattdemotts Title: And The City Grew Pale Genre: Literary Fiction Synopsis: And The City Grew Pale follows a dysfunctional Minneapolis family and the people close to them as they go through their lives in the 1990s and 2000s. Though the novel follows a wide cast of characters, its main focus is on the troubled Bloom family, who include: the father, an insurance salesman whose fear of growing old has led to adulterous encounters and emotional isolation from his loved ones; the mother, an interior designer with undiagnosed bipolar disorder and a desperate need for control, order, and acceptance; their daughter, a documentary filmmaker whose desire for perfection has led to disappointment and dissatisfaction with her life; and their son, a failing actor plagued with self-doubt, worry, and other neuroses. The novel takes us through the lives of these characters as they deal with their failures, disappointments, and other problems, and figure out how to face the conflicts within their lives, jumping back and forth through different timelines and perspectives. Region: USA::Ohio::Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Andrew Garfield

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Honeywitch — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:11:53 -0400

I'd read it too!

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frozenonthesea — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:18:42 -0400

User name: Frozenonthesea Title: The Vision: Turn Around Genre: Fantasy/Adventure Synopsis: A young, arrogant college student is pulled away by a crazy girl, and swept up into a big something he wanted nothing to do with. A aching heart, and a broken childhood, he walks on shattered hopes and cracked dreams. Carson struggles with a fight for himself, and something a whole lot bigger than him. Join him at the Funhouse, see him run in Shattered Hopes, and see him fight for people who he doesn't even know. Join Carson on a long quest for hope, friendship, and to save the world(not), watch the struggling don't wanna be hero, fall into steps with a crazy girl, a wayward boy, who happens to be a gay, lovestruck teenager? Follow the beginning steps of the journey of a antihero, a antigoodytwoshoes, and a anti good person. Let' see who fall's under the pressure first, in The Vision. Region: USA: MO: Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Tom Felton except a little longer hair, a bit darker skin tone and dark blue eyes

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Honeywitch — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:32:33 -0400

like this a lot! Quirky and fun

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Honeywitch — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:36:07 -0400

I REALLY like this.

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Ink_Stained_Midnight — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:55:36 -0400

User Name: Ink_Stained_Midnight Title: Lapis Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Lena Tisulin has always lived in Stormpool, her family's ancient castle. She has never seen life past her home, so when word comes that someone wants to kill her, it's a bit of a surprise. Something is stalking New Aprentia, killing young women and ripping out their gods-blue eyes. All of these women eerily resemble Lena, and it is only a matter of time before she joins them in the afterlife. Her father, the overprotective Lord Jeffrick, believes that his daughter isn't safe in the secluded northern castle. And so Lena begins the journey to the heavily-guarded capital of Aprentia with two of her father's hired men, one who bears scars from the bloodiest battle in history and one who doesn't even want her around. Her life changes as she heads into the mountains that lead to the capital, and it will never be the same. The river is calling, Lena, but beware. Something dark is rising, and not just from the water. Region: USA: LA: Baton Rouge The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaption: Mila Kunis with deep blue eyes and paler skin.

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Callista Aurelia Jensaarai — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 17:33:35 -0400

User name: Callista Aurelia Jensaarai Title: Home Away, Chinatown Genre: Fiction Synopsis: After running away from an abusive family, a teenage girl doesn’t know where to go. After wandering lost for days, she finds herself in Chinatown. But this isn’t like any Chinatown she’s ever heard of: the buildings are crumbling, the paint flaking, and hardly anyone walks the streets. This is the Old Chinatown, the first Chinatown, the one that lost its vibrancy, the one that no one remembers, the one that she will come to call her "home away", her real home away from the one she escaped from. The New Chinatown is the bustling and colorful vision she has in her head. But she soon discovers that this place isn’t what it seems to be, and that the people here are more real than any she’s previously met. They take her in, give her an abandoned apartment, and she survives off of their hand-me-downs and the meager tips from occasional customers until she secures a job for herself. As she grows more accustomed to this way of living, she begins to wonder why these people are so different from anyone else she's ever known. And then she realizes that they all have dreams that they hold onto that keep them going. There’s the kind butcher, with the heavenly voice, who dreams of seeing a real opera someday; the girl with the headphones, who wants to dance in a traveling theatre; the maid who wants to be a painter; the old couple who own the sushi restaurant, madly in love with each other, who want to live together and die together; the sculptor at the antiques shop, who wants to be a teacher; the struggling girl who wants to be a writer and actor; the wild little skateboarder who wants to be a doctor; the ancient owner of the souvenir shop with the nimble hands, who wants to be a puppeteer; and of course the boy, whose dream she doesn’t know, but feels that she does, deep in her heart. All of these people and others come together to form a small community, and she wonders why she feels like she doesn’t fit in with them, although they have all welcomed her as family. Then she realizes that she doesn’t hold a dream deep within her. Or maybe she does, and she just isn’t meant to discover it yet, and as they all toil onward, the Old Chinatown begins to regain its previous color and life, and great events occur that may finally put their dreams into motion. Region: USA: Minnesota: Twin Cities The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Teenage Eliza Dushku

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mjh2395 — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:21:32 -0400

User name: mjh62395 Title: Senseless Genre: Literary Fiction Synopsis: An amateur boxer, Dennis, 17, struggles with the fact that he feels completely alone. He's incredibly intelligent but socially insecure. He lives with his alcoholic, abusive father, and has no other family or friends. His insecurities are plentiful, and the only thing he gets any enjoyment out of is boxing. That is, until he sparks up a friendship with a classmate, Lars. Dennis finds himself attracted to Lars but is not comfortable with his feelings, and this, along with his wondering if there is something psychologically wrong with him for enjoying fighting so much, cause him great inner turmoil. Lars lets Dennis stay with him when Dennis's home problems get to be too much to bear, and their bond grows, and eventually their romantic feelings for each other come to light. While all this is going on, Dennis is working towards winning a huge boxing tournament under the direction of a coach, whose unethical behavior Dennis finds fault with. The story mostly focuses on Dennis's inner conflicts and on how great an impact Lars has on his life. Additionally, there is a running theme based upon the boys' mutual love of the books "the Catcher in the Rye" and "A Separate Peace", and how those characters and storylines tie in to their lives. The title is referring to how little sense Dennis has, his confusion in multiple aspects, and his tendency to act impulsively. Region: USA: MN: Twin Cities The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Maybe a darker-haired (like a deep chestnut color) River Phoenix. for the love interest: Logan Lerman

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everqueen — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:27:54 -0400

Seconded!

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mjh2395 — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:20:21 -0400

yikes. That was a poorly written synopsis. If I may correct it: synopsis: Synopsis Denny, 17, is a lonely amateur boxer, working under the instruction of a morally-unsound coach. Denny is constantly beaten and berated by his alcoholic father, and has no one to turn to. Boxing is the only thing he gets enjoyment out of, and this concerns him greatly. His life is a joyless one until he meets Lars, a kind classmate who Denny feels an instant attraction to. Denny is not ready to face his sexuality, nor totally ready to trust anyone. But as Lars and Denny grows closer, Denny learns a lot about himself, and about life. When things really begin to fall apart for both boys, they turn to each other and realize just how much they need one another. A quest for inner peace and common sense, romance, fight scenes, clasic literary references, and even murder. All these things surround Denny as he realizes that although love may not make a whole lot of sense, it's what he really needs.

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T.A. Olivia — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:07:01 -0400

Doing a little shameless self-promotion, but it would be the highlight of my month (possibly longer) to have a cover designed for my novel by an artist that knows a thing or two about design.  User name: T.A. Olivia Title: GAWD Machines (Working Title) Genre: Sci-Fi Synopsis: Evolution explodes as the 22nd century draws near. Class warfare takes on a new face as lines are resketched according to the measure of individual intelligence. Humanity is on a path toward global civil war as man struggles to survive amongst GAWD Machines. Region: USA :: Florida :: Brevard County The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Viggo Mortensen

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technobabble — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:23:21 -0400

Okay, teen supers and philosophical debate? I'm sold! Seconded, for sure.

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snowflakes — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 21:35:27 -0400

Hilarious title. I'm hooked. ..looking forward to finding it in the bookstore.

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snowflakes — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 21:52:51 -0400

Love your idea. Love your character. Love your writing.

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snowflakes — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 21:59:09 -0400

You get my vote, too.

TheCreatorPS — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 22:08:27 -0400

User name: TheCreatorPS Title: Darkest Hour Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: In a future after the fall of modern civilization, new empires wax and wane where before only deserts stood watch. Now, the Coalition of Britannica, a loose group of city-states, finds itself on the verge of war in order to maintain the balance of power in Europe. Vladimir Demeter, son of exiled noble refugees, is a well-off mercenary pilot of one of the famed Battle Machina, powerful tracked war-machines built to defend the fragile Britannic Coalition from the Monsters of the Continent. His stable career is about to take a turn for the worse as powerful forces bring Europa and the world into a War to End All Wars. Region:USA: MN: Twin Cities The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Viggo Mortensen

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snowflakes — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 22:17:46 -0400

Children's books are a favourite of mine. .. I love the creativity of yours.

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C.C. Albert — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 22:23:39 -0400

User name: C.C. Albert Title: The Cardinal Genre: Supernatural/Fantasy Synopsis: Angel has finally taken the big step. She's moved into an appartment with her two best friends and is enjoying the freedom of finally living on her own. The celebration doesn't last long. Soon after the move, Angel begins to have disturbing dreams; ones that feel all too real to her. Her roommates aren't worried; they're just dreams, right? But as time progresses, Angel's dreams stop being dreams. They're visions of the possible future. A future where humanity's at the brink of extinction, and things that are suppose to be only in fairytales are real and deadly. The only one who knows what's happening is Dimitri, a mysterious young man whose presence is constantly in Angel's visions. He tells Angel that the monsters are real, and are refusing to stay in hiding any longer. Dimitri believes Angel and her friends have the power to stop the destruction set out for humanity. But can Angel really trust Dimitri? Especially if he might be anything but human? Region: Maine The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Angel would be played by Kyla Pratt and Daniel Radcliffe would play Dimitri

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Arlette — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 23:16:40 -0400

User name: Arlette Title: Erased Genre: Sci-Fi (really more cyberpunk than straight scifi, but that's not on the drop down menu) Synopsis: William Dan is a success by any reasonable standard. He lives in a comfortable house on the fashionable side of the upper level of Laii City, the jewel of the west coast. He works for the government as a eulogizer (a recorder of deaths), which, though unremarkable, gives him enough money and clout to evade any petty regulations that would interfere with his being able to do whatever he wants with the few remaining years of his life. Best of all, he's managed to make it to 26 without drinking and gambling himself into oblivion, like his father, or getting blown to bits in some war, like his younger sister, or dying of the Disease, like everyone else. So why does he feel like he's missing something crucial? Perhaps it's a disillusionment with the pleasures of wealthy life, perhaps it's his inability to woo the woman he loves, or perhaps it's the feeling that he has never quite met his mother's demand that he bring honor to their family name, but when Will stops to think about it, his life is unsatisfactory in a deep and fundamental way. Though he has done well by any standard, he has never done anything great. So when Will is given an assignment, not to preserve a memory, but to erase a certain woman from history forever, he chooses not to do the sensible thing. He investigates: who is this woman, and why does the government want her forgotten? This one decision, this choice of the revolutionary over the proper, draws him into the greatest cover-up history has ever known--the destruction of a possible cure to the Disease, the only sickness that all of modern technology can't touch, which is slowly killing everyone on the face of the planet. Thrust into this battle between the government and a renegade group who claim to be healed, Will realizes that he has a far bigger part to play than he bargained for. Will he obey his orders and embrace safety and success, knowing that the blood of the entire human race would be on his head if he is wrong? Or will he take the chance that the rebels are telling the truth, and in doing so risk being erased himself, for a cure that may be no more than a sugar pill? Region: USA: Illinois: Chicago The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: This is a toughie, I don't know enough Chinese actors to make a super great decision. Maybe Chen Kun?

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crownoflaurel — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 01:05:26 -0400

User name: crownoflaurel Title: Shadowed Genre: Young Adult/Literary Fiction Synopsis: Fourteen years old and only giving a damn about where her next drink is coming from, Mara is falling further away from her family's path of success with each passing day. She's hiding this from them not because she cares if they're hurt or not but because she plans to be too far gone to save before they even think of questioning if there's anything wrong. She thinks nothing of accepting a dare at a late night party; writing her name in her blood is strange and a little painful but no worse than anything she's done before. The ramblings about shadows and demons by the man who gave her the challenge have faded almost completely from her mind by morning. The shadows that follow her don't fade as easily. In fact, they seem to be becoming darker... Region: Canada :: Ontario :: Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: No idea, sorry. (No, I don't know whether this is Young Adult or Literary Fiction; probably it's both. And since I never watch movies I wouldn't know any actor who would look like my main character but she's willowy, pretty in a rough way, and has gray eyes, pale skin and blue streaked black hair. I don't ask that you choose me, but I would very much like to be considered.)

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detailsofthewar — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 01:42:35 -0400

User name: detailsofthewar Title: oh god, the aftermath Genre: science fiction Synopsis: Medical science had made so many leaps and bounds that people were living well into their hundreds or more. Four or five generations all using the same resources and living on the same land was putting a major strain on the economy. There wasn't enough money to go around, enough jobs or enough food and definitely not enough space. The economy weakened and then collapsed entirely. No one but a very small percentage of the world's population was spared from plunging into abject poverty. The governments were overwhelmed, trying to care for their poor. This is the world Tosh Brandt is born into, a world without hope. The government is having trouble keeping up with the demand of the engorged population and the food supply is dwindling with very little possibility to grow more in the polluted, over crowded environment. Out of desperation, the government develops a secret campaign to thin the herd. They begin by limiting food supplies to certain areas of the country, except that those in rural areas begin to flock to the cities and the promise of all they can eat. When that doesn't work, the government's militia strike in the dead of the night, taking whole families. Despite their best efforts, disappearances are widely talked about. But very few people understand what's going on. Those who do decide to fight back. Region: USA: Virginia The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Emilie De Ravin

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Drench — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 03:29:53 -0400

User name: Drench Title: The Cacophony of a Death, Summarized and Chronologized Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Synopsis: [quote]We present, for your enjoyment and examination, the conclusions of our initial observations regarding the Conductors. Our first conclusion is as follows. On the first day of November, at approximately 12:01am, a man whom we will refer to as Callum died. Simultaneously, a midnight preview of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra began with the first downstroke of the conductor's baton. It may also surprise you to know that several other related events which we shall detail within also occurred, all with surprising consequences. Our second conclusion is as follows. Several days later, at approximately 12:02am, a man whom we will refer to as Callum (for sake of brevity) died. Simultaneously, events of relative importance coincided, causing what some academics may refer to as a 'web of circumstance'. Our third conclusion is as follows. Several days later, at approximately 12:03am, a man whom we will refer to as Callum died. It would also appear that the machinations of those of a higher plane began intensifying. One could create a conjecture stating that these two events were related, but we leave this judgement to the scholar's eye. Our fourth conclusion is as follows. Several days later, at approximately 12:04am, a man whom we will refer to as Callum died. It is herein that we will present the evidence for the interference of the higher plane - the Conductors. Their communications with us had begun. Our final conclusion to date is as follows. Several days later, at approximately 12:05am, a man whom we will refer to as Callum died. Nobody was surprised, least of all the man himself. However, we note with worrying urgency that the Conductors are moving with greater urgency. The tears in the fabric of reality, if one could call them that, are being tampered with. It is our fear that Callum is but a cog in the greater machine, a bug in the fight for existence itself. The Conductors are flitting forth and back, and the author wishes to register his unique worry. However, this is but a theory. It is entirely possible that the higher planes are in a state of anarchy simply because the Conductors are bored. Indeed, this would be the simplest rationale for the total destruction of every piece of knowledge in existence. We, however, highly doubt it.[/quote] Region: Australia :: Melbourne The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Leonardo DiCaprio. He's got a lock on these mind-screw-y movies and everything.

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NyessaX — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 03:49:24 -0400

User name: NyessaX Title: Fragments Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Three worlds have been destroyed, and the pieces of them float in a void. Some of these pieces hold the survivors of the old worlds, people who have clung to tiny rocks in the darkness and now get to witness the first dawn of a new world formed from what's left of the old. One group of survivors works together to create a new life for themselves, including a young girl who has lost her memory of her previous life and world. Others are beginning to lose their memories as well, and Mei decides that if she can't remember her own life, she'll record and guard the most important memories of everyone else. But the world is becoming more and more unstable, threatening to break apart again. While her friends attempt to defend the home they have built against a group of marauders, Mei must discover the truth behind a mysterious woman and find a way to hold their new world together permanently. Region: USA :: California :: East Bay The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Saoirse Ronan

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Dinh Thai Minh Trang — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 05:29:35 -0400

User name: Dinh Thai Minh Trang Title: The Wolf Princess Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: It is said that Werewolf first appeared in the royal palace of France. It maybe the truth. But It maybe just half true. Or, it's the result of the great imagination of human. But love is always the eternal flame… She's Venusa. Actually, she’s a pretty princess that all guys desire. But her heart’s always waiting for the real another piece. She doesn't know why everybody call her Venusa but she realizes this name has a secret that only her brother - Arthur knows. The past alternated with the present, the future of this strange beautiful girl is not in her control. Accidentally, she finds out that her mother had an extramarital relationship with a wolfman. Step by step, she discovers her origin. Her life is complete disorder, 'til the appearance of Mr.Rupert. He's a mysterious attracted man, she couldn't stop loving him despite his efforts to kill her. What happened made Venusa be so different from Human? How do her supernatural powers help her to overcome all those obstacle to reunite with her beloved family and her Rupert? Would her lovestory have a happy-ending? Region: Asia - Vietnam The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Selena Gomez

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Korp — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 08:53:17 -0400

User name: Korp Title: All Things Loved and Feared Genre: Science-fiction/Steampunk Synopsis: In a city where slaves are a part of every-day life a young girl named Caelina gets to know a slave girl, owned by her boyfriend's father. Their friendship changes everything Caelina thought she knew about the world. And when the people around her she thought she knew stops behaving as she thought they would and turns against her to protect their shielded lives she finds herself alone, with only the slave girl she loves by her side. But will it be worth it in the end? Region: Europe :: Sweden The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: For Caelina maybe Talulah Riley and for Shayna perhapr Felicity Jones.

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Korp — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 08:53:56 -0400

Should have mentioned that Shayna is the slave girl...

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Beanie Copter — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 08:57:37 -0400

User name: Beanie Copter Title: Road Trippin’ Genre: Chick Lit Synopsis: Identical twin sisters Tyler and Harper have not spoken in almost 20 years. One teaches at the exclusive St Catherine’s military Academy in New York. The other is a Showgirl in Atlantic City. But when their Grandparents request they each come to California, they agree. The only stipulation, if they want to stay in the will, is that they must drive there together, along Route 66, in a vintage corvette convertible. Their madcap journey has many humorous twist and turns. Along the way they fight & argue. They deal with car problems, men problems, wrong turns and more. But as they deal with the calamity and mayhem along the way, they mend their decade’s long dispute, and as they reach Santa Monica Pier they find out they are not as different as they thought. Region: USA :: California :: Riverside County The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Zooey Deschanel

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Aradex — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 09:02:01 -0400

User name: Aradex Title: Dier Genre: Romance Synopsis:A young woman finds herself ripped away from the sheltered life she knew when her father gets a position in South Africa. She is unprepared for what she finds out about his new employer - and what she begins to feel for the powerful warlord Dier, who now holds her family in his control. Can she get over the hatred she has been taught by her father and the fear that she has learned from the villagers to see the Dier for the man he truly is - and can she see the beast within herself and overcome it - or will she lose the beauty and freedom she has been seeking by becoming a Dier herself. Region: Canada - Ontario - London The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Female lead: Ellen Page Male lead: Idris Elba

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distantfridays — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 09:51:48 -0400

User name: distantfridays Title: On Becoming a Credible Genius (Or Just Certifiably Insane) Genre: Young Adult/Youth Synopsis: Finchley James Wainwright has quite large shoes to fill; a successful, well-adjusted older brother with half a law degree, a father who not only is a published author, but a reasonably well-known one, and a name fit for some great English lord or some garbage. As it is, Finchley ("Finch", as he insists on being called) is far too lazy to do much of anything, let alone become all that his family expects (and be happy with it!). So he enlists the help of his well-to-do lab partner and current Provider of Answers to Homework (who he'd just met, but couldn't be bothered to get to know properly) in achieving (and exceeding) his family's brutal expectations. All without doing much at all. Region: United States :: Indiana :: Indianapolis The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Skandar Keynes

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Red Sparrow — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 09:53:46 -0400

User name: Red Sparrow Title: If A Tree Falls Genre: Horror Synopsis: Jonathan Wright was never a man for the city life. Thick fumes, bright lights and loud noises never did much for him; he preferred the safety of a country village, far away from the technology and pressure of the modern New York lifestyle. From the age of 18 he's worked on Everglade Farm, a peaceful and tight-knit community of people located in the British island of Farnsea, as the sole provider for the people of the isle. Life has been simple and straightforward, but a string of disappearances looks set to threaten Jonathan's security and drive a wedge between his ongoing romance with the local shopkeeper, Elsa. The ignorance of the villagers goes unscathed as the body count rises, leading the once humble farmer to lead a one-man search party and hunt down terror that's made itself known on his peaceful island getaway. Are the disappearances the work of one man, or many? Or are the town historian's tall tales of a century old curse on the island true? Either way, this is one mystery the American farmer must solve by himself. Region: Farnsea - Britain (it's a made up island in case anyone is confused!) The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Joseph Gordon-Levitt

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Jake JD — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:14:39 -0400

User Name: Jake JD Title: Said and Done Genre: Historical Fiction Synopsis: Daniel lives during The Great Depression and is forced to leave his family and hop a train to find a life elsewhere. He meets his new friend Tom along the way and they both find work in a small Western town helping to build a church. Daniel falls in love with Roy, a mysterious co-worker, and Tom does the same with a young town prostitute. Both young men will encounter danger, Daniel as he tries to clear his name of committing a crime of which he is innocent, and Tom as he tries to come to terms with his love for a fallen woman and his best friend's sexuality. Region: Baltimore, Maryland Actor who would play my main character in a movie: Sorry, no idea!

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mrgud — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:15:03 -0400

I'd like to nominate my wife. :) User name: jefflion Title: The Demise of the Elm Trees Genre: Young Adult & Youth Synopsis: My name is Robin Fischer. People should remember this name, because one day I’ll be a world famous theater director. (Who Am I kidding? People don't care about theater anymore). This is my senior year in high school and I'm directing a play I adapted from Jeffrey Eugenides' masterpiece the Virgin Suicides. Yes, I am actually going to make this happen. In my school. Good news: My new drama teacher is open-minded and doesn't care about controversy. The class is enthusiastic. My lead actor is exceptionally talented. And Devon McAllister - not that I'm that interested in him, mind you - is in my drama class so I can cast him in a role that really suits him. And my parents don't care about what I do. Bad news: The drama teacher is a drug user, we're guilty of copyright infringement, the principal is not happy with objectionable themes in the play, Devon can't act (except when he flirts with girls, but he's useless on stage), and the lead actor has Asperger's syndrome. And my parents don't care about what I do because they still mourn my brother who died twenty years ago. He's gone, and yet, he's still here: his room untouched, his presence undisturbed, the memory of him lingers everywhere, every day. My brother, that guy I know nothing about, lives in their haunting memories I am not allowed to share. But I digress. Region: Europe: Elsewhere in Europe The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Not sure. Hailee Steinfeld?

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sarbonn — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:52:31 -0400

User name: sarbonn Title: Buried Memories Genre: Mainstream Fiction Synopsis: Jennifer finally forgives Eric after 20 years for betraying her with her best friend Annie. The story works itself backwards in time to 20 years ago, the year after their marriage. Then the book jumps back in time to when Eric and Annie were a couple, and Jennifer was their best friend, slowly working itself forward to the moment when the betrayal took place. The one thing linking all of these events through time is a small tree, planted by Eric and Jennifer, as a testament of the strength of their love. Region: USA: Michigan, Ottawa County-Grand Rapids The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Tom Hanks

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Kalaraish — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:17:18 -0400

Name: Kalaraish Title: The Moderator Must Die Genre: Science Fiction The Moderator General is nearly 90 and has been ruling the Galactic Assembly for half a century, maintained at approximately the physical health of a 65-year-old, with no end in sight. With the continued progress of medical technology, he's likely to live for another 40 years as a functional adult, and when his body finally does succumb to age, his brain wave patterns will still be readable and will keep him ruling potentially endlessly in a semi-conscious state. Of course, not everyone likes every political leader ever; the Moderator isn't cruel, particularly, unless you're at the wrong end of a law. But radical groups and members of other political parties want him out of the way, not to mention groups of interstellar pirates that wouldn't mind a bit of anarchy. Ede, young, fragile, and gifted, is a student of the new psychology. The new psychology is that of influence -- not mind control, but the use of subconscious suggestibility to alter the behaviour of one you interact with. So skilled is she that with a single glance she can suggest to a hardened soldier that perhaps it would be better to nurse his drink a little longer than to investigate a possible illegal dealing at one of the back tables. Ede is no particular fan of the Moderator, so when retired political hero John Noble asks for her help in changing the way the government is run, she agrees. What she can't figure out is why he lied to her and how they're going to kill the Moderator. The actor to play the main characters in the movie adaptation: Amanda Seyfried as Ede, Sean Connery (from the early 2000's) as John Noble.

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Sam Junno — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:34:15 -0400

User name: Sam Junno Title: Ghostbusting for Dummies Genre: Romance / Humor Synopsis: Kyle MacIntosh is the most average guy around, but once he's wrangled into joining a ghostbusting gang by the school weirdo, he finds his life taking an abnormal turn. Not to mention he's falling for the leader of this ragtag crew, who also happens to be the bossiest girl he's ever met: Alyssa Buck. Region: USA :: Michigan :: Ann Arbor The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I'm not familiar enough with teen/early 20s actors to know of any good candidates.

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antialias02 — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:45:38 -0400

User Name: antialias02 Title: Bitterheart Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Cambre will never study at the College of Letters: it burned down in the war. That same war pitted nation against nation, brother against brother, and mage against mage, leaving the world a dried-up husk of its former self. In the once-vibrant port city of Bitterheart, a sinister curse left over from the war causes Cambre to experience his best friend's life in reverse. As she drifts backwards with him through orchards and snowfalls and war, Eline's memories force Cambre to realize truths he had been ignoring about himself, his family, and his love. Cambre struggles with letting go of the past, and coping with an uncertain future ...all while trying to save Eline from the curse's tragic outcome. Region: USA::Iowa::Cedar Rapids Actor who would play my main character in a movie: Probably Anton Yelchin for Cambre and Hayden Panettiere for Eline? I'm flexible.

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Melmes — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:28:28 -0400

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desiraeinthesky — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:32:04 -0400

User Name: desiraeinthesky Title: Life on Terra Genre: Science fiction/Fantasy Synopsis: Terra is the first and only planet in the galaxy that is capable of sustaining Human life. Terra is the goddess which the Terranians pray to. Terra gave them life. Then, the Humans discover that Terra can take life away just as easily as she gave it to them. Plagues, storms, mutating creatures, diseases. It’s the worst series of events in the history of Terra. There’s no way to stop it. Unless they Humans can escape. But it’s not possible for any other planet to support Human life, is it? Region: USA::Texas::Corpus Christi Actor who would play my main character in the movie: I haven't been able to find an actress as beautiful as Terra.

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Melmes — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:42:06 -0400

I apologize if this has already been posted; I didn't see it anywhere. Username: Melmes Title: The Mighty Knights Genre: YA/Youth fiction Synopsis: The Camelot County* Knights are up for a record: five consecutive state championships. But team captain Arthur is having a hard time keeping his head in the game thanks to the arrival of English exchange student Gwyneth Owen. Arthur’s emo sister Morgan and brainy step-brother Kevin (“K”) each have their own reasons for not wanting to see Arthur lead his team to victory. Can the Mighty Knights achieve their Holy Grail? * a fictitious county in Virginia Region: USA: Virginia: Elsewhere Actor who would play your main character in the movie? Some unknown 16-17 year old in his breakout role. He should be a blond, blue-eyed, all-American football player type - but a clearly thinking one, not a stereotypically jock sort.

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T.A. Olivia — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:48:06 -0400

I think I've settled on THE GAWD as my title.

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DMJewelle — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:00:34 -0400

User name: DMJewelle Title: Third Time, I Con Genre: I'm putting Mainstream Fiction for now, but I get the feeling this could either turn Thriller or Satire. Synopsis: When Lee Loki falls for his 50th con on his 25th birthday, he decides something must be done. His solution: Con everyone else. Using the wisdom, anger, and shame from his past experiences, Loki sets out to con the entire city out of its money. From citizens to immigrants to post-immigrants, nobody is spared. After becoming an expert at scratch-and-wins and phishing scams (among others) soon he has an inspector on his trail, an unobtainably hot female accomplice, and the chance to con the most notorious conmen of Kuala Lumpur in one big money-grubbing opportunity that'll put everything into his hands...and more! Nothing can possibly go wrong. Region: Malaysia The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Douglas Lim (http://www.douglaslim.com/)

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littlehurricane — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:07:10 -0400

User name: littlehurricane Title: Jewelbay Genre: Adventure/Young Adult Synopsis: Fidelia Quail is a 15 year-old scientist, currently en route to the Ming and Moon School for Orphans. Her parents disappeared a week ago in a voyage to the jungle. They were presumed dead, but Fidelia knows that if she can just get Wolf Jensen, Celeb-Detective to take her case, he can find them alive. At the school, orphans are housed as slaves. Mornings are spent scrubbing down the house. Instead of school, they count out bowls of rice for Ming and Moon's Chinese restaurant dinner rush. And any orphan who crosses Mrs. Ming faces the dreaded Slapper-a-tron as punishment. Fidelia befriends Gilbert, a Ming/Moon "lifer" who also believes his parents to be alive and in peril. Together, they make a plan to escape the school, hire Wolf Jensen, Celeb-Detective, to track their missing parents. Their scheme is thrown off-track, however, when they are snatched up by a mysterious outlawed pirate Merrick. Kidnapped themselves, they must succumb to Merrick's demands, somehow tip off the Navy that Merrick escaped from prison, and solve the mystery: what could Merrick want with a rotting pewter brooch on the bottom of the ocean? Region: Utah County, UT, USA Actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Fidelia: A young Emily Blunt Gilbert: Freddie Highmore Merrick: Gabriel Byrne

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Rebrites — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:36:54 -0400

User name: Rebrites Title: "The Moorish Whore" Genre: Historical Fiction Synopsis: Documents found in the stones of an 11th-century monastery tell the story of Zaida, the daughter of Mu´tamid the Poet-King of Seville, and how she came as a prize of war to the north of Spain. She was kept by King Alfonso VI, the Christian warrior king, as his lover and bride at a monastery where she is hated for her race and religious background. Still, she is the only one of the king´s women to produce a male child. History says she died giving birth, but the documents assembled here by the Moor herself show how Zaida challenged the fates laid out for 11th-century women and brought poetry, plumbing, and compassionate Christianity to a boomtown on the medieval Santiago pilgrimage route -- and eventually gave every ruling family of Europe a blood tie to the Prophet Muhammad. (Based on a true historical character and setting.) Region: Spain Castilla y Leon Actor to play Zaida: Selma Hayek

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Rubrica — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:58:18 -0400

I was curious to see if anyone else had a character called Skylar in their novel, and I found this little gem - her main character's surname was also that of my best friend, and that was enough to make me nominate this. :) Username: Aleine the Sunshine Girl Title: And the World Fades to Black Genre: Adventure Synopsis: In 2051, almost all of humanity has lost their sight and the world is a dark turmoil. Those who can see are used as spies, weapons, and slaves; if you have sight and your ‘ability’ is not reported, you and your family are slaughtered on the spot. Skylar Regan refuses to live her life as a seeing slave, so she hides her secret from all around her, running away from home to try and find a good life for herself. She swears to never trust or get attached to anyone… Until she meets Demryck. He’s blind, like most humans, but agile and intelligent. Together, the two of them discover Skylar's own grandfather may or may not have discovered a way to 'save' the sightless humanity... But many obstacles stand in their way, so they'll have to stay strong to find the truth and change the world.... Region: USA :: Alabama :: Elsewhere (I'm assuming) The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Don't ask me - surprisingly, considering how self-centred I am, this isn't a self-nomination. :)

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AwayLaughing — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:59:44 -0400

User name: AwayLaughing Title: Thirty Men Genre: Dark fantasy with a side of horror and suspense. Synopsis: Just because you can't see something doesn't mean it isn't real. This rings true in Inise especially for the things living, or at least existing, in the Old Woods. For centuries stories have been passed down the generations. These stories tell of ancient evils resting there, wandering spirits and mad monsters lurking in the trees. The only thing keeping them back, people say, is the Dark Guard. The Dark Guard is a grim thing, made up of men and women willing to spend the rest of their lives in a place known for driving those who survive going in mad. How they came to be is an unknown tale, where there recruits come from better left unconsidered, but people are quietly thankful to them. Especially Reagan Hilith, former counterfeiter, after king Thames XI decrees a trade route be built through the Old Woods. Reagan and twenty nine other convicts are the unlucky crew commissioned with building the road. Their job is made only marginally easy by the presence of preexisting paths, many overgrown. In the endless dark of the Old Woods they work, rarely ever seeing their silent guardians. As they reach further and further into the forest however, they are faced with stranger and stranger things. Phantom voices, paths that disappear or don't lead anywhere and a constant, soft tune in the background are slowly turning the group mad, and Reagan cannot help but think of a rhyme his sister used to sing. Thirty men wandered 'round None of them were ever found Thirty men all in the trees, Bodies swaying in the breeze. Region: Canada:New Brunswick:Monton OR Canada:Nova Scotia:Halifax The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I'll say Chris Evans.

I will self nominate, as I have no shame

Mutive — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:18:25 -0400

User name: Mutive Title: The Adventures of King Bryant, Sekrit Genius Genre: Fantasy/parody Synopsis: King Bryant is such a kind and magnanimous ruler that he fails to notice the Machievellian politics at his court. Instead he uses his godly charms and magnificent heroism to defeat evil monsters and save beautiful maidens. Sure, his wife isn’t always so pleased about what tends to happen after he’s saved the damsels in distress, and his advisers warn him that fighting in the front lines of battle can be rather dangerous, but Bryant won’t let those of lesser birth keep him from his noble destiny. Region: North American (specifically California) The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Oh, I have no idea . Will Ferrell, perhaps?

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roragray — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:23:16 -0400

User name: roragray Title: To Save The World Before I Wake Genre: YA/Fantasy Synopsis: An ordinary girl, a protected secret, a world of dreams and the reality that is about to change it all. As Gemma Star wakes up to a world of dreams, she must face a reality that is anything but ordinary. Old friends she just met, a grandmother who seems delusional and legends that become more than a bedtime story all hold the key to discovering who she has always been. Gemma must choose to believe in the dream or awaken to a land that has never been her home. The fate of both worlds depends on the choices of this would be hero, the last of the dream keepers. Region: USA: Memphis The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I am leaning toward an unknown up and coming young teenage girl. This would be her debut movie. Every young girl I think of comes with a preconceived image to overcome.

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Mutive — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:31:09 -0400

This actually sounds like a fun read!

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Mutive — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:33:51 -0400

Wow, this sounds like a really good read. Best of luck with it!

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jannes — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:42:24 -0400

Username: jannes Title: The Notorious Engine Genre: Thriller Synopsis: Two college seniors decide to vacate in Uganda for two weeks. While bivouacking through the African vegetation, they discover that there is a high percentage of malaria victims who are unable to afford any kind of medication for the “incurable” disease. After being agitated by the sight of thousands of suffering children, the two students determine to tackle the quest of finding the cure for malaria and bringing it into the medical market. Unfortunately, the business giants of the global economy will not let them start their business for one simple yet flagitious reason: It is illegal to cure the disease. Martin and Tom encounter the dark secrets, obscure organisations, and evil schemes that lie beneath the one thing that keeps this world going round: Money. Region: Germany Actor: Matt Damon (if he was 15 years younger...)

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thedapperrabbit — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:22:57 -0400

User name: thedapperrabbit Title: Phoenix Rising Genre: Fantasty Synopsis: Atticus West was just another college freshman. His girlfriend had dumped him for his best friend, and he was spending yet another Christmas on his grandmother’s smelly couch. Things couldn’t have gotten any lower if he tried. All that changed when a slice of pie, laced with his grandmother’s meds, left him dead as a doorknob on the living room floor. Now some shady people are trying to catch his ghost, the people who can help him are ditching him for a tattoo parlor, and he keeps having migraines that leave people around him blacked out. All he wants to do is deal with being dead, but the whole world keeps chasing him too and from his grave. Region: USA :: Texas :: Dallas/FtWorth The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Garrett Hedlund

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TheLovelyReader — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:36:13 -0400

User name: TheLovelyReader Title: The Blaze Genre: YA Science Fiction Synopsis: When the Blaze struck the United States, panic and disorder exploded. The disease left people dying on street corners and dead in bars. To avoid future contamination, the government built a series of self-sustaining spheres for people to live in. The poor of Sphere 297 have little to look forward to, but when an ad looking is posted looking for physically fit teenagers of low or no income families, Darren jumps on the offer. The job sends him outside the sphere for the first time in his life to map the world beyond after being told the Blaze has died out. The job seems too easy for the amount of money being offered, but Darren voices no complaints. Everything runs smoothly until the day Darren meets the Wild Girl. Feral and nearly incapable of human speech, she somehow has grown up outside the Sphere and Darren finds himself drawn to her, but like a moth to a flame, something will burn. Region: Dystopian United States, Chicago Suburbs. Though the land is still intact, the buildings have fallen to a state of disrepair, animals run rampant, and foliage has taken over everything outside of the Sphere. The area surrounding Sphere 297 is mainly overgrown grass with woods and occasional houses in the distance. The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Darren - Michael-James Olsen The Wild Girl - Eliana Jones, but with sun-blonde hair

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VirginiaPrewett — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:48:22 -0400

User name: VirginiaPrewett Title: The Fey Experiments Genre: Fantasy/Teen Synopsis: Lyn grew up knowing that she was going to be in an arranged marriage with a man of her father's choice. She considered herself lucky he didn't tell her to pull together a dowry. Once she is married off to Ethan Sewick, a wealthy man living in a small town, she hears lots of gossip of the many times her suitor has been married and the disappearances of his wives. Her best friend, River, is determined to investigate the cases. Lyn is certain he couldn't have done anything horrible, he seems very much human to her. Seems completely normal, that is, except he prohibits her from going into the dungeons of the Sewick castle. He leaves off on a business trip one day, but with River's urging and her own curiosity she eventually opens the dungeons to find the dead bodies of her husband's past wives along with notebooks journaling the experiments he did on them and the results. She also finds that each of his wives were, according to her husband's notes, fey or fairies. Horrified by the crime Ethan has committed, Lyn has to find a way to reveal him to the world, and a way out of her marriage. Region: USA::Ohio::Oxford The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: A Redhead Kerry Ellis

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Barnardine — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 18:01:12 -0400

Ah, okay, changed my entire novel. And since I cannot edit it, here it is...... Name: Barnardine Tittle: Supersurance Genre: Young Adult Superhero Adventure Synopsis: Seaside City is the premier hotspot for super powered activity. It is not uncommon for superheroes and supervillains to be duking it out in every part of the city. With super powered fights there comes super powered destruction. That's where Lynn Carlson comes in. As an insurance investigator she is called in to assign liability when damage occurs. Insurance policies against super powered accidents is a big deal in Seaside City. Soon a law is passed holding superheroes and supervillians responsible for the damage that they cause. Lynn finds herself promoted to an Insurance Collector. Her job is to hunt down delinquent super powered individuals. With her new job Lynn finds her love life heating up as well. So what if Ian Monrow seems to have an active night life and is often covered with unexplained bruises? There must be a logical explanation fo it all, such as participating in a fight club or something else as innocent. All in all, life is treating Lynn well. She loves her new job, but everything starts to become fishy when superheroes who cannot pay their fines are jailed. What does this mean? Who is behind the heavy levies facing our heroes? Will I ever stop asking questions? Read this novel and find out! Region: USA :: Minnesota :: Twin Cities The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Felicia Day

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Lilia Sparks — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 18:05:36 -0400

User name: Lilia Sparks Title: The Bones Genre: Historical Fiction Synopsis: In 1911, David Lendon suddenly finds himself an orphan at the age of fifteen in NYC. When he runs away to Chicago to escape his father's legacy, he finds a mysterious gang of newsboys called the Bones. Soon, David finds himself in the midst of what could be the biggest gang fight in Chicago history, which of course ends up happening right smack in the middle of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. Region: USA::Georgia::Macon The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Nick Jonas with blue eyes

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solitaryBlue — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:27:32 -0400

User name: solitaryBlue Title: Chronicles of a (Misinterpreted) Hero Genre: Adventure? Synopsis: In a modern world, the definition of normal is growing quickly towards being an obscure thing. Nevertheless, our young heroine Reyna King finds herself outside the crowd, and--though she hates herself for it--longs to be a part of it. Her usual standing on the outside and swooning over a certain Taylor Nilsen screech to a halt one odd night, however, when her generally meaningless dreams suddenly have substance, and she's told by Morgan Freeman (well . . . who else embodies the voice of narration best?) that these dreams bend at her will, that she can be anything, go anywhere. At first they're confusing; a whole universe at her command? Such power is truly overwhelming, even if she's only dreaming it. But each night, she crafts and refines a planet of her own, enclosing herself off from the horrors of the world. That's only half of it. Every night she's visited by images of an apocalypse too horrific to admit, though at the back of her mind, she's sure it's real. Slowly, she loses touch with reality--her grades slip, her real-life relationships fade into oblivion . . . but why should those matter? Every waking moment, she feels her addiction kick in as she yearns to visit her world. She's miserable and doesn't even understand why. What's the point of even living any more? Contemplation of life and its true meaning reaches an extreme level, as jumping off that ledge begins to look more and more inviting by the hour. Region: USA - Illinois - Champaign-Urbana The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: A Teen-aged Zooey Deschanel? Note: I don't like adding anything, because I do believe in these artists . . . but I would, should by novel miraculously be chosen, prefer the cover to embody something like space, if possible . . . the stars are magnificent, don't you agree?

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October Black — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:46:39 -0400

Aw! Thanks so much! Good luck with your work too :)

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Fox_Smudges — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:21:47 -0400

User name: Fox_Smudges Title: As You See It Genre: Romance, but it has a lot of Mainstream elements as well. Synopsis: This is a story about complicated love that would monumentally change the lives of two very different people Devin is very laid back, having lived a comfortable but interesting life with his parents and two siblings (not to mention the animals) on a small ranch in northern Texas. Clumsy and often believed to be dim-witted despite his undeniable intelligence, most of his clueless peers believed he would never make it far in life. Yet Devin was okay with this, as he was completely content with helping his father run the ranch, and being in the company of his family and friends. Everything seemed picture perfect, until the death of a close friend and a conversation with his older brother forced him to reconsider his goals in life. Violet barely remembers what it was like to be a carefree child. .Her whole life was a bombardment of tragedy, fear, and helplessness. From deaths, abuse and assault, to love and betrayal, she has experienced it all. Everything but genuine happiness. So when she finds herself pregnant and abandoned by her boyfriend, she ups and leaves everything behind once and for all, clinging to all her money and desperately hoping for a brighter start. But upon arriving in a strange town where she knows no soul, she finds herself as lonely and desperate as ever. Barely hanging on, she starts to wonder if anything is worth it. They walk their separate journeys, unaware that they are about to meet. What becomes an accident, turns into a casual conversation. But they did not yet know that such a simple conversation would spark something neither of them were expecting. Region:USA::South Dakota::Black Hills The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation:The male main character would be played by Dustin Lance Black, even though he's more a writer and director type. The female would be played by Elizabeth Hurley, but with straight caramel brown hair.

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EmilyYettaDenny — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:41:11 -0400

Username: emilyyettadenny Title: Geek Genre: Humour, Satire. Synopsis: PJ Pathis, an akward and ordinary High School Senior makes the startling discovery that his ancestors were responsible for some of the biggest breakthroughs in human history. He sets out to find the truth about his family and himself and write the wrongs of his past by writing a book to hopefully land his family name in the history books. Region: USA::New Jersey The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Um.... Vincent Martella

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aktersnurran — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:55:24 -0400

User name: aktersnurran Title: Muddy Denial Genre: Magic Realism Synopsis: Zena, a 14 year old orphan, finds her 17-year-old sister Cameila lying dead in the mud outside their orphanage one day. Zena has to learn to be independent, stand up to her fears and protect herself and her heart, to make sure that Cameila's soul remains whole, alive and remembered while Zena travels around the world to find somewhere where she feels at home and can find her true self, without people judging her. Region: USA, NY, Brooklyn The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I really adore Abigail Breslin's acting. I think she does an amazing job in "LIttle Miss Sunshine" and "My Sister's Keeper." But with straight, lighter brown hair. I love her acting so much.

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super5454 — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:19:44 -0400

User name: Super5454 Title: Death's Rose Genre: Adventure Synopsis:The year is 2503, the year when medical advancements reached its peak. All children are now grown in labs with no medical problems. The only problem in this seemingly flawless operation is that the population of what is left of Earth is now raging out of control. To control the size, all residents are executed when they turn eighteen years of age. One week after their eighteenth birthday, they are taken to “the row”, where they are promptly “controlled.” Maxine Adams-Harrison and her group of “rebels” were children born in labs, raised in the masses, and are now eighteen. They are exactly like every other citizen, except for one crucial difference. They aren’t going to “the row” that easily. Region: USA::Michigan::Other The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Bella Thorne or Emily Browning... Haven't decided between the two of them

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Kittykat_the_TacoDemon — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 22:09:02 -0400

User name: Kittykat_the_TacoDemon Title: Fireflower Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: The only word that could possibly describe Kira Caldwell is "bored." Kira doesn't know what she's going to do. After half a year with college and life on hold, she is only sure that she's going nowhere fast. That is, until Ayden -- an innate gentleman whose chivalry seems to stem from the seventeenth century -- saves her with (literally) tornadic force from an attacker who is maybe-probably-definitely not human. Magic is real, he tells her, but it's gone extinct in her world, where he has been trapped for six months. As if that weren't enough, the forces that drove Ayden to Kira's world now drag her into his. It's a different and dangerous place -- one currently pulling apart as civil war brews between the frustratingly immortal, unpredictably insane king and rebels like Ayden who seek to overthrow him. Both the people she meets -- Tilt, quirky leader of the rebels; Catlen, a teenage mage fighting for her own peace of mind; and Will, a brilliant fighter who's more than meets the eye -- and the power she discovers within herself help her see that there is more to life than she ever imagined. It's a world where death and magic could wait around any corner, and where it's likely she'll need to fight for her life every morning before breakfast. If nothing else, Kira Caldwell will never be bored again. Region: USA::California::South Bay The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Lily Collins

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Dj_Tigeress — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 22:13:01 -0400

User name: Dj_Tigeress Title: Perfect Unreality Genre: Other - Drama/Mental Illness Synopsis: Delilah leads the perfect life. She has a perfect husband, two perfect kids, a perfect family and a perfect job. Every day is the same. She wakes up and packs a lunch for her children before they walk off for school, giving their mom a kiss on the cheek every time. Then she has a nice shower before inviting in the kids for her daily day care routine. At the end of the day, her kids come home, and so does her husband, with a big kiss from him before she cooks dinner. They sit around the table, say their prayers, and eat, talk and laugh about each other's day. They have family game nights, and just nights when they sit together and are thankful for what they have before going to bed. Then, she woke up. After being in a coma for 13 years, Delilah has come to realize that the life she thought she led never really existed. Her husband wasn't alive, her kids were never born, and nothing is perfect after she drove her car after a family get together into a head-on crash, killing her older brother and sister and putting her younger sister in a wheelchair for life. Delilah got away with only a coma, which was induced far longer than they thought would last. Delilah must spend years of her life recovering through depression, therapy and high medication bills until she can finally get everything back together again. Region: Hamilton :: Ontario :: Canada The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Alice Ripley would probably be a good choice. She's a Broadway actress, but she's always been good at playing the crazies.

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Elisheva3ce — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 22:42:32 -0400

I just realized that I failed to add my region. USA::Texas::Austin

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holtemore — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 23:25:14 -0400

I hate this whole self-praise thing, but a cover would be pretty cool. User name: holtemore Title: La Zurda Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: In the year 2023 a group of Argentina’s most renowned neurologists, psychologists, and anthropologists directed a study to discover the true nature of handedness. They called it Project Bonaparte, named for the left-handed French leader who arrogantly sought to take over the world. Their hypothesis: Those who are naturally inclined to use their left hand also have a natural inclination to contradict and oppose all forms of restriction, but lack the mental capacity to improve their situation, thereby causing more harm than good. Unfortunately for all left-handed citizens and their loved ones, this hypothesis was proven to be true. In a world where being left-handed is illegal, a small group of rebels struggle to maintain their identities and rights, in a fight for freedom that may never be won. Region: USA::California::Central Valley The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Zoe Saldana

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holtemore — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 23:26:41 -0400

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The Onyx Writer — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 23:47:51 -0400

User name: The Onyx Writer Title: The Neither Existence Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: What happens once a person dies? It all depends on how they die. What happens to all the creatures of nightmares long forgotten? Elijah Keram is about to know the answers. What was supposed to be a suicide attempt turned into a tumble down the rabbit hole as Elijah becomes a Neither, a person neither living nor dead, and finds there is more to this world then he believed. Wandering the different realms Elijah stumbles upon life after death and just how dangerous it can be. Will he help the dying royalty of the Neither Realm stave off an invasion of shadowy creatures from beyond existence, who have plans of their own, or fight the nightmares that begin to haunt him? Meeting and befriending strange characters along his path Elijah will have to cope not only with the depression that has followed him to the afterlife but his still alive sister, who has been struggling with demons of her own, as well as drawing Elijah into a game of chase spanning the realms of life, death, and the Neither. Region: USA :: Colorado :: Denver Actor to play in movie adaptation: Ironically enough, Elijah Wood would fit nicely or possibly Daniel Radcliffe

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JB Dryden — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:04:48 -0400

Username: JB Dryden Title: "The Mechanics of the World" or "The Mechanics of Man" -- I'm torn Genre: Science Fiction - Steampunk - Neo-Victorian Synopsis: Urged by his friend from childhood -- and eager to prove to both himself and his father that he is independent, resourceful, and intelligent -- Charles Mattery leaves his English countryside home in 1889 for the rapidly-expanding United States of America. Recently recovered from a Civil War that was quickly, and brutally, quelled by a North with superior weaponry, the United States is in a full upswing of industrial productivity with the invention of the Lawton mechanizer, an invention now 30 years old and heavily refined and re-purposed. Drawn to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a city at the epicenter of the United States' manufacturing powerhouse, Charles hopes to pursue his dream to become a mechanizer of world renown. Within days of his arrival, however, Charles is faced with the difficult decision to remain in the city or return home when the friend who dragged him halfway across the world is shot outside a tavern for failure to pay a gambling debt. Stubborn, resigned, and determined, Charles chooses to stay and make the most of his time. In the ten years that follow, his story takes him from a printing house mechanic at the heart of the Sewer Socialist movement in Milwaukee to a novice inventor of a rudimentary automaton. In the end, his story his driven by love, passion, regret, and disillusionment as he struggles through the ups-and-downs of being an artist more so than he ever was a scientist. Region: USA :: Wisconsin :: Milwaukee/Waukesha The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I'm honestly not sure. Maybe Jake Gyllenhal. I don't picture my novels in those sorts of terms most times.

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detailsofthewar — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:28:49 -0400

thank you, i appreciate that. :) i'm hoping i can actually pull it off. i'm shooting for a complete trilogy this year. three hundred thousand words total. i may just be crazy.

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heli-girl — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 01:20:36 -0400

User name: heli-girl Title: When the Sky Falls Genre: Historical fiction Synopsis: Stella Dawson grew up in a homestead just outside Pike it was a little one room shack that grows on you as something you hate but love. One of the toughest little towns in Texas they say. But when the blue eyed, blond hair Stella who everyone in town calls “Tell” falls for one of a man passing through Pike named Wilson, she knows her father will be outraged. Her pa was born and bred in Texas and fought for the Confederacy and Tell knows deep down he will be angry, upset, and maybe dangerous if he found out because Wilson is black. Upon fleeing and heading West, Tell and Wilson are seen and dragged back to Pike. Their horses are shot, Stella is taken back home, Wilson is lynched. Six months later Tell takes off West to the place Wilson told her about to the place where she just might find a new life, forgiveness.. (best I could do to explain it....) Region: USA :: California :: The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Stella- Maybe Amber Heard... Never really gave thought to this.. James- Lucas Till

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thebookworm47 — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 01:23:33 -0400

User name: thebookworm47 Title: Twelve Genre: YA Fiction Synopsis: It begins and ends with time. The Stave, a mysterious golden pocket watch, has been passed down throughout history, from man to woman to child, since the late 1700’s. When it finally finds itself in the hands of one Atticus Nathaniel Sparrow, the world of magic breathes anew. For lost to time is the small village of Oxshire, weak in appearance but threaded with a powerful source of enchantment. Only two can truly learn how to harness this strange pocket of magic – one, a man named Malachi who finds himself frozen in the world stopped to time, and Nate, the teenage boy who must choose to save everything. As the watch brings him to Oxshire, he discovers that the town will remain in stasis only until his twelve visits expire. Until then he has a choice to make – he can either tap into his Wiccan heritage and destroy the darker side of this magic, in the form of the warlock Malachi, or he can allow the world to remain frozen, forcing the dark magic to continue seeping out into reality. Nate is thrown into an adventure he could never have imagined, and the clock is ticking. Region: Canada :: Ontario :: Toronto The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Logan Lerman as Atticus (aka Nate)

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de-seen — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 02:06:36 -0400

User name: de-seen Title: A Handful of Daffodils Genre: Science Fiction/Romance Synopsis: 9 July 2011, 900 hours. The beginning of the end. It takes 8 hours to reduce the world population to roughly two billion. In that time, governments are overthrown, major cities are destroyed, and the survivors have had their first glimpse at the metal-suited extraterrestrial menaces which will be forever ingrained into human memory as the Fix. Alinari is a Captain of the NDY, one of the controlling factions in Denver. Her team, a ragtag bunch of seven would-be troublemakers, depend on her for direction and protection from the brass' mercurial tempers even as they push their limits and bend orders in the name of a naive morality from the time before First Wave. And Five-One, one of the lieutenants on the team, seems set and determined to make Alinari's life even more difficult by shadowing her every move, scaring away her coworkers, and being a general nuisance. Meanwhile, the factions of Denver are in a constant state of near-war, and the Fix loom overhead in orbit. The Doomsday Clock is well past midnight - now it's just a matter of surviving long enough to set it backwards and rebuild everything that's been lost. Region: USA: Texas: San Antonio The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Uh, I actually have no idea what Alinari looks like. Probably someone obscure or just starting out would play her.

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poggi — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 02:53:47 -0400

User name: poggi Title: Shoot the twirling duck (Actually the title is in Hungarian, and it's "Dupla leszúrt Rittberger" which is a name of a figure skating jump, the double toe-loop, but in literal translation it means 'someone named Rittberger stabbed twice' which is quite stupid. This was the most silly skating-related term I could come up with in English.) Genre: YA (most probably) Synopsis: Anita is 16, an aspiring pairs figure skater in her first season of senior eligibility, which also happens to be the season preceding the Olympics. She was born and lives in the US, but her mother is Hungarian, and she and American partner compete on behalf of Hungary. At the World Championships they place 15th with the skate of their life , and they manage to secure a berth to the Games for their country. All is going well in preparation to the Olympic season next summer, when her partner has a car accident. There are no injuries, the car is fine too, he just drove onto to the walkway and hit a fire hydrant. His spirits are crushed though, and in a few days he decides he is unreliable, he can't be trusted with taking care of a partner out on the ice, lifting and throwing her around, and he quits skating altogether. Anita is furious, can't understand his decision, feels robbed of 'her' Olympics, and dives headfirst into a frantic search for a new partner she can compete with. She finds someone who is American, but the Hungarian Skating Federation quickly reminds her, that her partner won't get the Hungarian citizenship necessary to participate at the Games in time. She then decides to try to win the nationals in ladies' singles, to get the only quota in that division, which is not easy, as there is one really good competitor in that division, and even though Anita is much better than most of the field, she doesn't stand much of a chance against the 10-time national champion. But if she doesn't manage to make it to the Olympics this time, then she faces four more years of hard work, training and preparation until the next one, and she doesn't think she can take that. (And no, she won't win Nationals. And no, she won't reconcile with her old partner and get to the Olympics this time around either. She might score a trip to Europeans though…) Region: Europe :: Hungary The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I'd like to have a newbie, or maybe a real-life skater :)

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writing-melodies — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 03:47:48 -0400

User name: writing-melodies Title: Freelancer Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: A group of rookie journalists hiding their mutant powers discover a mysterious plot within city government to hunt and kill career criminals to save tax dollars. The power of print could prove to be their most effective weapon, but Erin Vaughn is a gifted telekinetic - and an even better interviewer - who doesn't want to follow the rules this time. Her desire to take down city hall and become a voice for the innocent will pit her against her editors, her friends and her better judgment. Region: Memphis The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Jessica Szohr

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quilled — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 04:14:03 -0400

User name: quilled Title: Shattered Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Kavolene has been untouchable for centuries, no other cities daring to make a move against the self-proclaimed rulers. With the one person they feared the most cast away from them, it is only a matter of time before they move in. But will they be able to seize control of the country for themselves or will someone else get to it first? The world came crashing to a halt when seventeen-year-old Andrea Callister lost the one thing that meant the most to her. Without that beacon of light to guide her forward she's all but given up at any chance of enjoying life. The boundary between the lies she's been fed and the truth are just as thin as the barrier separating a seemingly normal life from the one she was destined for. A life of magic and an impending war that will be landing squarely upon her shoulders. There's only one problem. How can she trust others to help her make the correct decision when she can no longer even trust herself? Region: USA :: Nevada :: Las Vegas The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Kristen Stewart or maybe a brunette Britt Robertson.

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Cassiel — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 06:22:03 -0400

User name: Cassiel Title: Old Lodinum Town Genre: Horror & Supernatural Synopsis: In the lanes and alleys of Lodinum, an ill wind that blows no good is brewing under the clouded skies of Angland's ancient capital. For the last six months, children have been going missing; not many, just one or two a fortnight. A few days later, the bodies are found horribly mangled where they lie, washed up on the morning swell from the evening's rain, leaving no clue or trail behind but the faint echo of laughter on the wind to be heard only by those ready to know the truth. Huddled among his labyrinth of books, Martin Lang dredges the depths of the Void with nothing to protect him but a blindfold to spare his sight. As she struggles to feed and house the desperate, Aunty Agnes counts the bitter toll of the passing of the years as they wind like shackles around her heart. By her side runs Kelpie, the bandit dog with no silver eyes to see the wind but black ones to pierce the darkest veil. And wading through the filth and grime of Lodinum in the pursuit of justice walks Jack Smith, head bloodied yet unbowed; still master of his own fate and captain of his soul - even though it be tarnished and bitter from long years of failure. Region: Australia :: Canberra & the ACT The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Maybe Liam Neeson or Brian Cox.

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Dremada — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:24:28 -0400

User name: Dremada Title: Genre: Chick Lit Synopsis: An assistant editor throws off the shackles of her desk job and joins a wildlife adventurer heading to the Brazilian Rainforests. When assistant editor Hilary Douglas loses her promotion to the nephew of the CEO she gives her bosses an ultimatum that goes horribly wrong. With only a fortnight to find a new job she accidently "loses" the winning application to join a film crew travelling with self-titled ‘Wildlife adventurer’ Gregory Harrison on his trip to the Brazilian rain forests. So, she fibs a little on her own application but really, how much outdoor experience is she going to need? Hilary faces broods of poisonous snake, terrifying colonies of venomous ants and perhaps the most frightening in all of the species throughout the entire world…a pack of macho, fearless and chauvinistic red blooded males who really don't want her to be there. Region: Scotland The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Uhm...I kind of like Anne Hathaway for the comedy element, plus she's brunette....if only she was British :)

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Trentus86 — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:27:11 -0400

Username: Trentus86 Title: Extermination Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: Humanity has survived in small clusters of communities since Earth was invaded by a alien species. Humanity was outmatched, and they are no longer the alpha species on this planet, forced to live in small clusters wherever they can scratch out a living. Madison Forsyth was the first born in her compound after the colonisation of Earth. The compound life is all she knows. She loves listening to what life was like before the colonisation, and under the watchful eye of her father Liam, her growth is something of an experiment to see how the next generation adapts to the new world they are brought in to. At the age of nineteen, Madison's world is turned upside down when their compound is attacked by the alien colonisers, known only as Lockjaws. The only survivors are her and her little brother, eleven year old Corey. They are now alone, with just what they managed to escape with on their shoulders to live off. They set off west, heading towards a rumour of more human clusters out in that direction. But to get there, they have to survive new earth conditions, and fend off deadly alien creatures that were brought down here, as well as the Lockjaws themselves. But even if they do find more human life, can they trust what they find? Region: Australia: Elsewhere in Australia (AKA Tasmania) The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Caitlin Jean Stasey or somebody similar

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moot ki angel — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 08:04:33 -0400

User name: moot ki angel Title: "Destruction Destiny" or "Touched by Fate" Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Alice an orphan has been running from one place to another as long as she could remember. Her enemies always find a way to trace her. Now she is seventeen and wants to settle in one place and call it a home. But when she decides to face her enemies for once she meets beings only talked of in books and discovers secrets she had been intentionally kept away from. Searching for her true identity she goes to a world much like earth but one that’s filled with magic, sorcery and prophecies. A place where she belongs and falls in love with, but the people ignore her and whisper behind her back. This makes her angry and uncomfortable. Why are the people so afraid of her and loath her? Has she done something she should know about? Little she knows that she is destined to destroy her own world. Region: Middle East (U.A.E) The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: For Alice I didn’t had an actress in mind but I think Victoria Justice will do but Alice has browns eyes with green and blues sparks in them signifying her magic.

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ACSilva — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 08:38:16 -0400

User name: ACSilva Title: Senryaku: Way of the Warrior Genre: Sci-Fi / Cyberpunk Synopsis: Can a game be more real than reality? Can the victories or losses that occur in-game be less meaningful, can in-character feelings and emotions be any less overwhelming? Once, Elizabeth DeWynter would have said that reality is what we make of it, and in-game reality is, well, as much a reality as anything else -- just because something is all in your mind, doesn't mean it's less real. She could see the patterns in a game in ways others couldn't -- and that was fully real to her. Until the Accident left her damaged and severely traumatized, and the reality of High-Level gaming cut to her forever. Her days were now spent in the company of an ageing master of Go, who taught her of the beauty of a non-hightech game, and how to see the patterns in it. But then she received a mysterious email from her sister's private game account: "Meet me at Special Level A". Except her sister, Ash, had been comatose for two years now, and, as Elizabeth reads the e-mail, she is sitting by Ash's unmoving form at the Elysium Fields Hospital -- due to Elizabeth's own actions. She is offered a devil's bargain: should she go against her better judgement, her family's wishes and her own sense of self-preservation by becoming an Upgrade (the only way for her to become an effective player again), rejoin the ranks of the Gamers and get to the bottom of this -- or ignore the mysterious call and the possibility to, finally, shed some light into the past and, maybe, finally find redemption? The Special Level A is supposed to be an urban legend, a prank pulled on newbie players who Log In for the first time: a mysterious level, more real than reality. It does not exist. But the clear message has come from Ash's personal account. The one only Elizabeth has access to. What is the meaning of the mysterious message? Why would someone go through such an elaborate prank to get a retired Gamer back online? And why did it coincidentally arrive at the same time as an invitation to an Invitation-only Game? Will figuring out this mystery be worth alienating her family, risking her life and suffering from prejudice from society against the "Enhanced Aberrations" that are the Upgrades? Is it worth her soul to discover exactly what happened to her and her sister so long ago? Will she be reborn, or destroyed? Region: Europe :: Portugal The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Mila Kunis. She has the light eyes, the dark hair, the intensity, and the slight geekiness.

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Rosaline924 — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 08:39:52 -0400

Username: Rosaline924 Title: Paradox Genre: YA Fantasy Synopsis: All her life, Fiona Sargon grew up on fairy tales. Not the Grimm Tales or even the Hans Christian Anderson versions, but epic detailed stories told by her grandmother, Mama Lucia. Stories that stayed with her when she returned home to her parents after spending two months of summer with her favorite relative. Upon learning of her grandmother's sudden and tragic death, Fiona and her family race to Mama Lucia's house, which is deep in the mountains on the edge of a dense forest. When they arrive, they learn that Lucia did not die naturally. When a dark figure appears in the window one night, Fiona follows it , ending up running deeper and deeper into the woods where she discovers an entrance to another land. An entrance to Geminisa, the land from her childhood stories. Suddenly trapped and an the hunt for the dark figure, she learns her grandmother's stories were not fairy tales, but rather history lessons on the royal family. Her family. With new knowledge, new friends and a new foe, Fiona must decide if becoming the next in line to rule is her destiny or if her fate lies back in the world where she grew up. Region: Washington, DC The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Brittany Robertson :)

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Flavia Denise — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 09:40:48 -0400

User name: Flavia Denise Title: The Lost World of Rae Genre: Young Adult Synopsis: Rae is a teenage girl who wakes up one ordinary day, but when she opens her bedroom door she discovers that the world has became an apocalyptic place while she slept. She runs back, closes the door and repeats to exhaustion that it was not true. When she opens the door one more time the world is normal. But she sees hints that whatever had killed the mysterious place is killing her own world now. She has to find out how to travel between realities to discover what is happening and how can she stop it. Region: Brazil The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Dakota Fanning would be a great choice. But not the really young, blond and innocent Dakota. It's more like the older, motorcycle boots wearing, from Push Dakota.

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Principi Phantasia — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 09:41:19 -0400

User name: Principi Phantasia Title: Chasing Shadows Genre: Romance Synopsis: Sometimes, you've got to stop chasing shadows. Sometimes, you just have to walk towards the sun, and perhaps then, the shadows will follow. I was sure of who I was and had always been in love with. Or so I thought. That is, until he came along, and I was left to work out whether or not I had remembered the wrong face all this time. . . He aroused so many questions within me. Made me doubt the inexistence of fairytales. And... Shouldn't the love be mutual for someone to be in love with another? But right now, that doesn't matter. Right now, I need to focus on finishing my studies. Oh, and, rebuilding my social status. After all, life doesn't revolve around boys and romance... Or does it? Region: Asia :: Indonesia The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Girl: Dakota Fanning (basically anyone who can play as a plain-ish girl) Boy 1: Zac Efron Boy 2: Jean-Luc Bilodeau (boy 1 and 2 has to slightly resemble each other)

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xcmer — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 09:43:00 -0400

User name: xcmer Title:Dark of the Moon/ A Darker World Genre: Satire, Fanfiction Crosover Synopsis: Voldemort, Celestia, and Luna are royal ponies. When Luna is struck by sickness, Voldemort devotes himself to her care, spending all his time buried in books, seeking a cure. But his studies into the darker arts are forcibly terminated by his father the King, and his elder sister. Shunned and heartbroken, he makes the secret study of the dark arts his life. Wielding new power, he send his sprit into the netherworld to retrieve the soul of his sister, wrapping her in his essence then binging her essence to the pilfered Loyalty Crystal, thus breaking the elements of harmony and warping the others into discord. However, this is no small task, and the netherworld is loath to relinquish its own, So he must sacrifice blood and bone. Thus it was that Voldemort lost his nose. Voldemort builds his sister a new body, wrought of knowledge gleaned from the human world he now frequents under his human guise and starts assembling his deatheaters while Luna, reforged as Nightmare Moon, assembles the Night Herd . Some come to cleanse the lesser. Some to fight a corrupt ministry and kingdom. Others still to see anarchy, or to seek hidden knowledge. No one knows what their true motives are, yet all know a change is coming, and the worlds will be made anew Region:Taiwan The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Don't know enough actors to say

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rgebhart82 — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 09:46:58 -0400

User name: rgebhart82 Title: There Will Be Aliens... And Tacos Genre: Young Adult & Youth Synopsis: Twelve-year-old Derek Stratton believes lots of crazy things, like the carpet in the living room is hot lava, and that he's going to be the next rock god because he plays a crunchy “Hot Cross Buns” on the recorder. The only one who believes him is his senile eighty-eight-year-old grandma. She's also the only one who believes him when a couple of aliens ask him to deliver a message of peace and tacos (because it turns out aliens really like tacos) to the President. And obviously Derek's only thinking about one thing—maybe if he becomes famous for bringing world peace, everyone will get to hear just how awesome he is on the recorder. But when a rumor spreads that the aliens plan to enslave the human race, Derek and his grandma must confront an angry mob led by a diabolical and manipulative chimp... who also wants to be the next rock god. It's a battle between war versus peace, man versus chimp, and taco lovers versus people who are relatively indifferent towards tacos. Region: Ohio The actor who would play your main character in a movie adaptation: some child actor?

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inkinmyblood — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:00:57 -0400

User name: inkinmyblood Title: Cut Off Genre: Thriller/Suspense Synopsis: The police are fielding more calls about bad drivers and near-miss car wrecks. They let most of the calls go since nobody was hurt and the other drivers are just letting off steam. However, when a pattern is spotted, the calls can't be brushed off anymore. If there is a similarity between the driving complaints and the too-organized murders that have broken out like a rash along the highway, it could mean no-one is safe. Region: USA :: Texas :: Erath County The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Kirsten Dunst

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cidercupcakes — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:22:08 -0400

User name: cidercupcakes Title: The Raven And The Wolves Genre: Young Adult Synopsis: December, 1810. Anna Thorburn, part of a line of vampire hunters known as Ravens, has never been more unhappy -- that's why she went to the trouble of working that spell in the first place, to take her far away from London. Her chances of an ordinary young lady's life are as dead as her first love (and, like him, they're dead by her own hand), but Anna can still get to someplace where she can't hurt anyone else, where she can hide from what she's done in the name of duty. But there's a reason the first lesson she learned as a Raven was never to assume things can't get worse. Instead of the empty Ravens' sanctuary in the North Sea she was aiming for, she's in Lisbon, and with the Lines of Torres Vedras keeping Napoleon's forces at bay for the next few months, the city is swarming with redcoats. Trying to lay low is difficult enough when she strikes up a reluctant friendship with an officer who might give her away at any moment. But as spring approaches and she meets a girl with demons of her own to battle, Anna finds that her vow to leave off the business of world-saving is becoming ever harder to keep. Region: Northern Virginia The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Agonizing over this one myself! I'm thinking Naya Rivera (Glee) or Antonia Thomas (Misfits).

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legend_of — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:26:31 -0400

User name: legend_of Title: Unbecoming Alice Genre: Young Adult Synopsis: 12 years ago, Alice learned a secret. A secret she doesn't even remember being told. She doesn't remember the chanting, or the lights, or the two transparent figures holding her down and whispering in her ear. But this doesn't change the fact that the secret is there, waiting, wedged firmly into her brain and not bothering anything. Until Alice turns 17, and she starts getting headaches. Until Alice starts forgetting where she is, starts forgetting her classes and her friends. Until Alice starts to dream, of hushed conversations about words like chaos and destruction and of someone bending down and telling her pig-tailed self you must keep it always. Of a kid in a red t-shirt telling her this will destroy you. With her mind playing tricks on her and the supisciously-timed arrival of a girl who can uncover anything and a boy who drives people crazy (literally), Alice is suddenly faced with a decision she never knew she'd have to make-- keep her secret, or keep herself. Region: Missouri/USA The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Saoirse Ronan

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Renaissance2K — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:07:25 -0400

User Name: Renaissance2K Title: Frost Genre: Mainstream Fiction, Comedy Synopsis: Life is good for Luke. He's got a great apartment overlooking the city, a group of friends constructed from just the right amount of crazy, and a boss who considers him a golden goose. Just when things can't get any better, an accident robs Luke of six months of memories. The expensive riverview apartment is a foreign space. His new-found companions are nameless strangers. And, while the bottom line of his company is coasting on his continued success, Luke can't remember what he did to get it there in the first place. Exploiting the clean slate, three of Luke's friends attempt to coax him back into his former ways and undo the mistakes brought on by his professional successes. They enlist Carla - Luke's recently-departed ex, fed up with his new workaholic lifestyle - who reluctantly agrees to reintroduce him to the sweeter moments of what he's missed, possibly because she misses those moments herself. As Luke tries to live two lives at once, should should he attempt to defrost the memories of the time he can't remember, or is he better off leaving them iced-over for good in favor of a promising future? Is there a way for him to balance both? Does he even have a choice? Region: USA :: Pennsylvania :: Bucks County The Actor Who Would Play Your Main Character in the Movie Adaptation: Jake Gyllenhaal

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Soupnazi — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:24:21 -0400

Hi, I'd like to make an amendment to Ilfantasma's nomination of me, using my new synopsis. User name: Soupnazi Title: Linked Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Fate lives a solitary life. Existing as a higher being, as those like her tend to call themselves, she doesn't have much to do. This constraint led her to ingenuity, and for years she's created and played with worlds--with a flick of her wrist she can save a life... or end one. One lonely night, she chooses an old world of hers, Odaria, and finds herself drawn to a small shack, where circumstance has led two very different people together. Intrigued, she conjures a magic lightning strike, and the results surprise even her--the two people inside, teenagers named Chloyden Aberdon and Felica Kingsong, have had their minds linked! Fate is immensely intrigued by this, and she decides to follow the two for a while--nothing like this has ever happened, certainly not unintentionally, and who knows what wonders and adventure might stem from it? She is not disappointed. The two find themselves stuck in the paranoid city of Dara, and their desperate struggle for escape is so, so fun to watch. Then, they battle for survival, trekking through the plains of Odaria, going north in search of Chloyden's parents. They find themselves in the market-city of Peth, where they stay for a harrowing few months, barely surviving on the meager amounts of money they earn, steal, or beg--how exciting! Eventually, though, they move on--further north, to the magic-capital, Parim. There, they meet a successful mage, Ror Selamon, who agrees to give them living space, food, and magical education... as long as she can study their link. This link is truly the most intriguing thing about Odaria, and the only reason Fate continues to watch the world, night after night. It starts simple; the two can project thoughts into each other's minds willingly, or unwillingly during stressful moments. But it changes; it evolves. It grows. They find themselves thinking the other's thoughts more and more often, and how are they to function when they can't move more than five feet apart? The curse is killing them, ever so slowly... but can they find a way to stop it, or will Fate have to find herself new toys? Region: USA :: Florida :: Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Annie Thurman for the FMC, Ian Nelson with blond hair for the MMC

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K. Hikari — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:36:41 -0400

User name: K. Hikari Title: Elevator Genre: Horror & Supernatural Synopsis: There are many elevators in Makati. Most will usually take you to the floor that you wish to go to. But occasionally, on certain nights… one of these elevators might just decide to go somewhere else instead. Pray you don't get on that one. Region: Asia :: Philippines The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Aaron Johnson or Thomas Dekker or Jeremy Sumpter or Rain or Taichi Saotome (he moves so beautifully)

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amber_intricacy — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:36:44 -0400

User name: amber_intricacy Title: Gaea's Kitchen Knife Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Marina Jones lives a relatively normal and happy life. She has a good husband, a promising career as a novelist, and a very fat pet cat. However, news after news turns her life into one like her novel characters'. For starters, her husband is apparently a centaur. Loukanos (or Luke, as her wife calls him) fell in love with Marina as he was playing around in the mortal world and ever since lived away from his realm, Gaea, to be with her. Now after eight years, Luke hears of the wrath of Queen Phoebe towards the creatures of Gaea as her tiara is suddenly missing. The Queen stops and cuts down all distribution and mining of coal and tells her subjects to search for the tiara. Without its coal supply, depression looms over Gaea. If what is whispered in the pubs between inebriated centaurs is right, only the wife of one of their kind could save them. But what kind of centaur would ever get married? They are all brutal, drunken, and famous for mistreating women. Marina is the only living wife of centaur right now, and with the weight of Gaea suddenly on her shoulders, she leaves for an adventure to retrieve the Queen's missing tiara, accompanied by a wood-nymph and armed with a supposedly magical kitchen knife. Region: Asia :: Indonesia The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Natalie Portman or Keira Knightley with short hair.

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ChildeJake — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:50:08 -0400

User name: ChildeJake Title: Retrograde, Wanderer Genre: Literary Fiction Synopsis: One December evening, Evan Morgan is struck with the most pessimistic thought a human can have. Plunged into mental darkness, he sets out on a night journey. Evan leaves behind fractured memories of a charmed past, his dubious association with Freemasonry, and a troubled bond with the daughter of his deceased mentor. He takes along a prized relic willed to him by his fallen brother—a failed scientific device nonetheless coveted by members of the local Masonic Lodge. As he ventures toward an isolated volcanic landscape, Evan notes the suspicious reappearance of a stranger whom he first saw the night his forebodings began. Step by step, thought by thought, Evan draws inexorably closer to a life or death encounter. And facing a future seemingly devoid of hope, he seeks guidance from the angel Friend—an entity he has always been certain is just a figment of his imagination. Region: USA :: Michigan :: Ann Arbor The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Joseph Gordon-Levitt

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Veniae — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:44:38 -0400

I second this! (:

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Cam-eraObscura — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:48:48 -0400

Sounds very interesting! I know this is nearly irrelevant, but I'd like to propose Michelle Rodriguez as the actress of choice instead (depending on the image in your head, of course). She usually plays the tough gal, but she is genuinely strong and has a heart as well as an activist's presence, politicially speaking.

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any_other_muppets — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:09:27 -0400

I'm going to do a cheeky self-nom purely because I think it'd be an interesting challenge for someone to try and design for, especially when I haven't started yet; User name: any_other_muppets Title: Can't See The Wood For The Trees Genre: A little bit of everything Synopsis: An adventure in writing, as every NaNo is. This year I embark upon my annual adventure with nothing in my head but a title and a notion. Not an idea, because that would suggest even the vague outline of a plot, of character, but a notion. The notion is this; I will write, and story will happen. The characters may change, storylines may develop and evolve and drop off, it may change genre and perspective and tense, but I will not stop, I will not go back, I will never delete. Let's see how that one works out. Region: Scotland, Glasgow & West The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: uh... the entire cast of Firefly.

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lilleprechaun — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:30:45 -0400

User name: Lilleprechaun Title: The unofficial Subway Survival Guide Genre: Satire, Humor, Parody Synopsis: Set in a time of great recession, unemployment is at an all time high. People work harder and for less just to make ends meet... most of the time. Emotions run high as funds run low. What then is left to do? We bold friends... we survive. Carly is another of those 20 somethings who can't pay for college and is struggling to pay rent when a seemingly small but truly timely breakthrough occurs. She was hired for a job while buying a sandwich with her last $5. But no good comes without plenty of hard work and sacrifice. But with the help of friends and co workers, Carly finds a way to survive and even more to thrive. Region: USA :: New Mexico :: Albuquerque The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Ellen Page

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Korp — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:36:01 -0400

Also, I've changed the title to "Possession of the World".

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Silent Walrus — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:37:31 -0400

User name: Silent Walrus Title: Us Against the World Genre: Science Fiction - Dystopian Synopsis: Katherine Hethfields has always had a suspicion that the government isn’t all that it says it is. She notices when some of her neighbors suddenly go missing during the night. The official story is that they spontaneously decided to move to another part of the city, but if that’s true, why doesn’t she hear from them every again? And why can’t she find any address listing? After a close friend reveals startling information about the government, Katherine seeks out and joins the revolutionary group known as the Rebuilders, in hopes of creating a world where the people are once again free. Desmond Vanderburg is a happy-go-lucky auto mechanic who tries to live life to the fullest, but his outgoing attitude gets him into trouble with the government. After spending a week in jail and coming to a horrifying revelation, Desmond joins the Rebuilders to bring down the government and return it to how it was in the early 20th century, all in the name of opening his own car repair shop. With the threat of certain death if they ever get caught, Katherine and Desmond fight to rebuild America, to return it back to the utopia it was in the early 21st century. Region: USA::Utah, Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Katherine: Jennifer Lawrence Desmond: Joseph Gordon-Levitt

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arrawyn — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:49:02 -0400

User name: arrawyn Title: The Stained Glass Heart Genre: Steampunk Synopsis: Mild mannered poetry teacher Jason Calvert, who found himself in an alternate Victorian era world (in my 2nd novel) drags the mad-scientist and villain Gideon, accidentally 15 years into the future of the same Victorian era world, instead of back home into our world/time. They end up in a destroyed/abandoned underground city – one of the underground cities of the UK. In the mainland of the United American Empire, the daughter of Emperor-- murdered by the same mad-scientist who is close to death after having been shot--has now become Empress, taking over the Empire after her father’s death. Jason and Gideon travel back to the Empire in search of answers, and become embroiled in a strange conspiracy - a small cult of factory workers have been dabbling with magic/ the occult and, despite all expectations, it actually works. With this new-found power, this small underground group of alchemists intend to seek power--and attempt to overthrow the Empire and the Empress.They have power, so who wouldn't fear and follow them? Along the way, a romance blossoms between the Empress and the man who murdered the ruler of the Empire, her father. Another adventure with airships, mechanical men and creatures, with a dash of war, conspiracies and romance Region: Canada: British Columbia : Vancouver The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Hugh Dancy (but not with an english accent!). The actor to play the second MC (villain): Hrithik Roshan (Bollywood actor). he has the same gold coloured eyes!

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catindminor — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:28:57 -0400

User name: catindminor Title: Westfalia Genre: Fiction Synopsis: Lisa's life was going nowhere fast. She dropped out of music school, moved back in with her parents and got a job that barely paid the bills. At 23 she wanted more. After fight with her parents was what finally sent her over the edge. She grabbed the essentials and raced out of town, with no clear cut destination in mind. Only freedom. Except she ended up in a place she didn't think possible. The 1960s. Region: All across the US. From New York to California. The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Uh. Natalie Portman. Why? Because she's awesome

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Paul Washington — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:35:30 -0400

Username: Paul Washingtom Title: Dreams of a Sleepless Mind Genre: Horror and Supernatural Synopsis:Have you ever had a moment in your life when you realize that everything you put your faith into isn't what you thought it to be? Well when Delvin's hopes and dreams begin to fall apart his whole life begins to unravel until it reaches a final and depressing chapter! Now as he begins to become more captivated by these strange happenings that he is encountering, Delvin realizes that he is having less control over the choices that he is making... as if if someone else is making the choices for him. With the help of an other worldly cat Delvin will begin to realize that his life isn't really his to own but in fact the property of ones Dreams from a Sleepless Mind. Region: Los Angelos Actor: Warren Christie

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starblack — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:01:50 -0400

User name: starblack Title: Headstrong Genre: Fantasy Synopsis:Throughout time there has been a hint of the battle between good and evil. The subtle signs are nothing near the truth. In an alternate dimension, called Chrioria by many, a war wages between Angels and Demons. Akuma, the daughter of Satan, has lead the demon forces since the beginning of time. Toshiko, the leader of the angels isn't nearly that ancient but he has true skill of his own. These two have been warring for so many years that it has become the norm for them. However, the time has come that one human could overturn this whole battle. Larina, a small time teacher from Parker Colorado is pulled into the epic battle against her will. Taken from her peaceful life she enters Chrioria to be the rope in this massive game of tug-of-war. Larina must choose between good or bad, light or darkness, both choices have significant consequences that she will never again be able to ignore. The world depends on the choices of this insignificant teacher. Region: USA :: Oklahoma :: Oklahoma City The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Natalie Portman or Anne Hathaway

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zenderella — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:25:43 -0400

Username: zenderella Title: Way Down South of Dixie Genre: Historical Synopsis: When Amelia's husband, Curtis returns from the War of Northern Aggression, he's a broken man. Amelia longs to start a family and rebuild their lives. However, the reconstruction south is a defeated land and life becomes unbearable. Curtis is unable to find work in the broken economy. When the federal soldiers harass him, they choose to leave their homeland to emigrate to Brazil. In the Amazonian jungle along with thousands of other "Confederatos," the colonists struggle against the dangers of nature, the turmoil of different personalities and the clash of cultures. Will they be able to find healing in a land WAY DOWN SOUTH OF DIXIE? Region: Nevada: Las Vegas Actress: Amelia: Emily Blunt Actor: Curtis: Jake Gyllenhaal

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Koneko — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:55:07 -0400

I like the tea house with spirit guests. Sounds very interesting

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shayhermann — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 19:55:04 -0400

Shameless self-promotion :) User name: ShayHermann Title: Branded Dragon Genre: Mainstream Fiction Synopsis: The world has changed. Countries have fallen. Years have passed, and modern city-states have sprung up in the ruins. Some are pastoral, agricultural, rural. Others have become the founders of modern technology. Still others are the epitome of urban sprawl. A city-state by the name of Noev fulfills the last two criteria: it has sprung up and thrived on the labor of the working man. A shadow puppet holds the reins, while the puppet masters in the background create jobs from slave labor and lies. The working man and his compatriots are reduced to whinging dogs, begging for work, as the wage gap increases with each passing day. Meanwhile, an organization called the Arethusa emerges. They claim to be the saviors, the ones who will take down the leadership and install a greater democracy. Within this organization, dozens of teams split the necessary work: technical know-how (including hacking and information establishment), covert operations, intelligence forces, guerrilla forces, organizational teams, and even a brothel of spies. However, as this underground war rages on, one small guerrilla force takes the brunt of the blow. Towards the beginning of the war, Team 5's leader lost her soulmate to the puppetmasters. While she is out for revenge, her team members are forced to reign in her wild ways through other means. Chaos reigns, and the six-man team begins to lose control of their wayward leader. They are forced to step back from their duties. But, as Team 5 loses respect within their organization, they learn of a secret that the leaders of the Arethusa have worked very hard to keep hidden. Now, there is only one choice left, and Team 5 is faced with a decision that will change the course of the war. Region: Hawaii The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Andrew Lee Potts for leading male, Cate Blanchet (with red hair) for leading female.

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Sarah_Ice — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:06:58 -0400

Username: Sarah_Ice Title: Elemental Fire Genre: Fantasy/Romance Synopsis: Hailey Gregory, a Fire, is about to head off to Isis to live with her Grandparents – in the heart of Ice territory. Arriving with a pre mindset of how things will be, she is continually caught in confusion with the different reactions and events that occur surrounding her. But when the unexpected happens, her loyalties are stressed and she must choose to whom she will faithfully serve – including the confusing dilemma between the nonjudgmental Ice Jacobi and the mysteriously resourceful Shadow Ephiam. Sarah Kelts is the extremely talented Ice attending the private, official training school HIT. But for all her power, she finds herself kneeling in defeat when her cousin James disappears without a trace. And when the heat of turmoil boils over, she must muster the strength to open her mind – and heart – to the world outside her in order to maintain the peace that is rapidly becoming scarce. Region: California: Sacramento Actress: Hailey: a blond Shailene Diann Woodley Sarah: I'm just not sure; maybe a black haired Ashely Green; i don't really connect actors and such with my characters

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JEMMYTEE — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:46:07 -0400

User name: jemmytee Title: Inherent Flaws Genre: Mystery, suspense, thriller Synopsis: It's the late 60s. A rookie cop with the NYPD discovers detectives are stealing pure heroin from the evidence room and replacing it with harmless powder then selling it back to the mob. Police loyalty requires him to stay quiet...until a cousin ODs and guilt makes him start investigating. But the cops have learned from their mistakes with Serpico, so instead of intimidation and threats, the guilty parties fight him by slowly driving him insane...making even his proof seem questionable. Region: NYC The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Joseph Gordon-Levitt

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Momoka — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:52:11 -0400

My synopsis: Claire Esmond is a 21 year old girl in the midst of making the hardest decision of her life. After spending years trying to live up to her parents’ hopes and expectations of having better than they did, she finds herself in the very situation her own mother did just over twenty years ago: she’s pregnant. With her abusive boyfriend’s child, nonetheless. Noah Banik is that boyfriend, and an unapologetic one at that. Having learned his violent ways from watching his now-dying father’s relationship with his long-dead mother, he sees nothing wrong with the way he treats Claire, and he doesn’t plan on changing. Why fix something that isn’t broken? With this dangerous attitude from Noah, combined with her anti-abortion stance, Claire is at a loss. As Noah slowly watches his father die - along with the image of his parents’ relationship that he has based his life around - Claire needs to decide whether it’s right to bring a child into this world with all that’s at stake. Will Claire stick to her convictions and choose the decision that she feels is morally right, or will she look at the cold hard facts to make the one that seems actually right? Will she ever forgive herself for the decision she’s forced to make?

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omgitsviva — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 21:15:08 -0400

User name: omgitsviva Title: The Delightful Glimpse of Mr. Butler Genre: Literary Fiction Synopsis: It’s been two years since the tornado ripped through Picher, Oklahoma and it seems like nothing has recovered. Most people left when the government offered buyouts. The ground has split open and is swallowing what decomposing buildings remain, pulling down the structures with veins of vegetation. Necklaces are still hanging from branches in the trees, a baby doll still pendulous from her dress that is tangled in a downtown stop sign, and the river, polluted with mining iron, runs red like wine. The town, near depopulation, is the wandering ground of twenty-seven year-old Benjamin Butler who chronicles his own hopelessness and cynicism in Picher. Ben, and the remaining dozen or so odd residents, provide a worm’s eye view of human suffering, loneliness, and disfigurement as they attempt to imitate a sense of right and wrong and pass time through destructive and lewd behaviors. Their way of life represents the bitter-sweet mentality of society’s perpetual dissatisfaction with the current way of things, but also their unwillingness to create the change. Region: USA:: Wisconsin:: Madison The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: The gritty, dirty, rough around the edges but altogether charming Saul Silver.

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WithKeyLymes — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 21:17:48 -0400

User name: WithKeyLymes Title: OWL Genre: Action/adventure Synopsis: OWL is a spine-tingling novel that takes place in years following The Rapture, a title given to a religious war that tore apart the very foundations of civilized society, leaving little more than children to the dying, wartorn world that surrounded them, the toxic air warping them inside and out. A girl of only eight-years-old, Lye suffers from hallucinations of her memories reoccurring in front of her whenever she turns the corner. Without her elder sister, who succumbed a week shy of her twelfth birthday to the venom of a spider's bite, Lye is unable to get past her haunting memories, crippled by their vividness and her growing inability to distinguish them from the reality of the world around her. More and more often does she find herself giving into the hypnotic clutch of nostalgia, of a family that she can no longer speak with, alone in a hostile world where children are adults at the age of thirteen. But then, like the grey fog that devours the trembling skeletons of starving children in the night, a character enters her life who will forever change anything that she thought of the world around her. He goes by the name Owl and Owl alone, and at thirteen-years-old, he is the only adult that she has ever known. The boy finds her within the grasps of the Fog, tiny lungs filled to the brim with toxic, humid smoke, eyes glazed over by the power of her hallucination. He absconds with the girl, and with him she stays. Yet he is like nothing she has ever known. Like a hero, like a thief, like a pirate, like a God, he manipulates the city, finding ways around it that would go unnoticed by any person otherwise, training the waif that scurries along behind him the tricks to become nothing more than a shadow slipping across the surface of the crumbling Victorian world that falls away beneath their feet. Region: San Francisco, CA The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: That would be a little hard, since my characters are children of the ages thirteen and eight, and by the time my novel was a movie, anyone I picked would be too old. :P

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JeannetteSpohn — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 21:49:01 -0400

User name:jeannettespohn Title: Angel and Demon Twins Genre: Supernatural and Horror Synopsis:Twins are born; one is an angel, the other a demon. Their presence together in the same universe starts to tear it apart at the seams. Their parents decided to split them into seperate universes but the sisters aren't having that. They want to be together even if it means tearing apart worlds. Region:Maryland The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Evan Rachel Wood could play both the Angel and the Demon sister. I've been reading some of these synopsis and if I could design worth sh*t there would definitely be a lot of very cool things to choose from!

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AaheruLunaria — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 21:57:43 -0400

User name: AaheruLunaria Title: Gallows Road Genre: Horror/Supernatural Synopsis: Imagine having an infamous serial killer as your father, discovering that you have magical powers, and finding out that the magical world exists. That's the life of 21 year old Dylan Byrd. He thought life couldn't get any weirder, but then me moved to Seattle, Washington. When he meets immortal reaper Lucian, he just knows things are about to get weirder. Eventually the two men fall in love and end up working as Magical Investigators and meet a quirky gravekeeper named Stephanie who gets them into more trouble than they themselves do. But as soon as they find happiness, it crumbles just like that. When the Devil appears to Lucian and warns of a grave event, he assumes that it's the Apocalypse. He is right in a way, but it's not the only grave event that's about to happen. He informs Lucian that his now fiancee will die on their wedding day one month from then which would throw him into a rage and unlock his true powers that would kickstart the Apocalypse. Along with the help of their friends, Lucian and Dylan must solve an acient puzzle and successfully perform a deadly ritual all before their wedding day without anyone dying. Can they succeed or will everyone pay the price for their failure? Region: USA :: Missouri The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Chord Overstreet for Lucian and Jared Leto for Dylan.

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Farandaway — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 21:59:09 -0400

User name: Farandaway Title: The Fray Genre:Sci-fy Synopsis: Two letters arrive in Winter Hawthorn's mailbox a normal Wednesday morning. That normal Wednesday, with that normal girl with a not-so-normal letter. Winter, desperate for money to get into a prestigious art school, signs up for a social experiment that will cover her tuition fees. She and 11 others begin on team building exercises when something goes horribly wrong. A freak storm knocks out all control the Fray had over the computer AI that runs the facility. E.L.AI.N.E. takes over, and people will die. The only question is will Winter fall pray to the inherent time bomb that is E.L.AI.N.E, or will she and the 12 others that have managed to escape the onslaught also fall pray to the machine. Only time will tell and time is not something they have an abundance of. The Fray just got deadly.` Region: Rockford, IL, USA The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Ellen Page with short hair, she has the sass to pull Winter off.

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Slyer — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 22:15:33 -0400

User name: Slyer Title: Monuments Genre: Suspense Synopsis: Things are tough going for Camron and Ian. Their parents dead, Camron does his best to support both himself and his younger brother with multiple jobs and long hours. He only has enough time left in the day to worry about their business. The news filled with mentions of the Marionette Killer is a non-issue. That is, of course, until Ian goes missing and Camron is tasked with a quest to find and piece together a wordless map that he must trust will lead him to his brother. Region: USA: Montana The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Jamie Campbell Bower

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andreashanon921 — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 22:17:51 -0400

Ola, I am andrea shanon Recently moved from Kansas, originally from Chicago and grew up there. I have a great family,I love all hot weather , specially the summer and the heat. Technology has been a part of my life for the last 7 years and most recently primarily on the World Wide Web. I love the Internet. As tough as it is right now, more and more people are seeking help from people who have walked the walk and can teach others how to benefit from their experience. I am here to help those that need help and will ask for help from other people when i need it. I am a technician in the field of Engineering and Scientific time management. I have some new websites , TIN CANS TEA TINS don't hesitate to interact here CAKE TINS Learning about new things is one of my passions. when possible I volunteer for for valid causes that help children. Glad to be a part of this awesome venue and I am helpful.

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ChrisGarrett — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 22:25:12 -0400

Oh boy, am I late to the party!! User name: ChrisGarrett Title: Heroic Reality Genre: Sci-Fi Synopsis: A superhero saving a subway car of citizens dies, and his powers (good and bad) are passed into the random citizens on the bus. Region: USA: Austin, TX The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Zachary Levi

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January29 — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 22:26:20 -0400

User name: January29 Title: The Mystic Orange Antlered Hamster Genre: Religious, Spiritual & New Age / YA Synopsis: The Mystic Orange Antlered Hamster was hidden away centuries ago, and Cary is determined to find him. After all, he has the most faith that their deity, the Hamster, exists. In the holy book it says that the Hamster was placed in a cave in the Mystical Woods and can only be found by “those who know what to do”. Cary is sure that he will become one of them. He sets off into the woods with only himself, his faith, and a huge backpack full of snacks. And although he wants to work alone, he is found and befriended by three other people who are also searching for the Hamster: quiet Elliott, non-believer Zoey, and beautiful but slightly crazy Savannah. Together they wander deeper into the wooded area in their search for the Mystic Hamster. Region: USA :: New York :: Other The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Zac Efron

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Ringscar — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 22:55:15 -0400

Ringscar Faultlines post-dystopian The world has already ended twice - what else could go wrong? A lot, apparently. In this second volume of the Underground series, life for the abandoned Swackhammer brothers has become desperate. Though his selection for The Academy is a great honor, March's removal to Castle 23 puts him in a sphere of influence that is full of contradictions and secrets. Finn continues to ride the rails with the cannibals, and regrets his choice more each day. With no seedlings and therefore no work at the greenhouses, Errol scrambles to keep his family in food. Greg's days at the Seed Bank, under the scrutiny of the treacherous Miss Peters, becomes torment as daily strains push everyone toward starvation. As the 900 year-old system crumbles around them and no one seems poised to restore order, the Swackhammers find themselves considering more and more the forbidden realm of the Outside, and a choice that will throw them headlong into the collapse of the old world - and the birth of the next. USA : Georgia : other The main character (March) would be played by a young boy strongly reminiscent of a young Elijah Wood.

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aidenandorinforever — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 22:56:01 -0400

[I have already posted on here but I made some major changes to my synopsis. :) ] User name: AidenAndOrinForever Title: A Double-Edged Blade Genre: Fantasy/Adventure/Epic Synopsis: BACK STORY: Orin is a young squire of fifteen who has struggled to meet expectations throughout his life. Things started going wrong when Orin was but a baby. His mother, Dahlia, had been in love with the Duke of a neighboring kingdom. The relationship did not last and Dahlia later found out she was pregnant with his son, Orin. She hated Orin and blamed him for her lover leaving her. She was driven mad with agony and attempts to murder Orin while still in her belly with the use of Dark Magic but does not succeed. After Orin is born, Dahlia tries to kill Orin one last time by stabbing him with a dagger as he sleeps peacefully in his crib. Her brother, King Cedric, discovers her in the act and stops her. Regrettably, Cedric has Dahlia locked away for practice of Dark Magic and Attempted Murder. For anyone else the punishment would have been death but Cedric couldn't bring himself to do it. After a year locked away in a dungeon cell Dahlia's once beautiful blonde hair has turned raven black along with her soul. She escapes the dungeon and is never heard from again. PRESENT TIME: Fifteen years later, Orin has been raised like a prince by his Uncle, King Cedric, alongside his cousin Aiden. Orin received a high-class education in all subjects (Except literature, due to a bad childhood incident with poetry) and was trained in horseback riding, swords, archery, and the like. Orin always tried his best in these activities but could somehow never quite measure up to Aiden, who was skilled at just about everything from charming the court to beating the other squires in a game of Chess. Orin however does have one skill that Aiden is lacking in, and that is throwing daggers. Orin, being unaware of his origins, fails to understand the snickers and shakes of the head that people give when he is roaming about the kingdom. His confidence is failing, he feels lost and hidden behind Aiden, and all his life people have told him he will never be good enough. All of this changes when his Uncle suddenly falls deathly ill on the eve of Aiden's sixteenth birthday, the age when a squire is sent out on a quest that he must complete to become a knight. The only cure to the illness is a concoction made of a rare plant only found in the mountain ranges of Alkazeth. Aiden offers to take up the quest of finding the plant but King Cedric insists that it is Orin's destiny. For the first time in his life someone has confidence in Orin. But will he be able to meet their expectations? THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ORIN AND AIDEN: Aiden is naturally a more likable person. He is good looking, loyal, kind, generous, a skilled fighter, and wise when it comes to making decisions. However, Orin is almost the complete opposite. Years of torment and being mocked have built up inside him, and even though none of it is really Aiden's fault, Orin blames Aiden for his problems. Aiden and Orin grew up together as brothers, living under the same roof and sharing the same father. Aiden loves and respects Orin like a brother and would never want any harm to Orin of any kind. Orin is aware of this and deep down really loves Aiden as well. But his fear and jealousy keep him from being able to live in peace with Aiden. There is a constant inner struggle between the part of Orin that loves Aiden and the part that hates him. Region: Medieval/Renaissance kingdom.

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JLIvan — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 23:22:47 -0400

User name: JLIvan Title: Give Her to Me Genre: Mainstream Fiction Synopsis: Young Morgan leads an unusual life, dragged around the world by her manic-depressive, drug-addicted writer mother. The depths of her suffering are tremendous, but she survives her mother's emotional roller-coaster, her genius father's absence and suicide and her own destructive behaviors to ultimately discover a sort of normalcy in life and love after years of trying to find answers. Region: USA :: New Jersey :: Central The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Abigail Breslin as the teenage Morgan, Drew Barrymore as the adult Morgan, Meryl Streep as the mother I would really love to see what kind of cover an artist can come up with for a mainstream fiction novel like mine. I can't imagine it would be easy!

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October Black — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 23:23:24 -0400

Got my e-mail this afternoon saying that mine was one of the summaries up for consideration. Thank you all so much for your lovely comments. I have a feeling they helped more than the story description :) Thanks again.

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snazzyjazzy — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 23:31:47 -0400

User name: snazzyjazzy Title: The MT Chronicles Genre: fantasy Synopsis: When two concentration camp prisoners kidnap the Presidents daughter to aid their escape, freedom seems to close. But when they realize that the outside world is not as kind as they thought, things become a lot more complicated. Desperate to free their own kind from the camps, they realize too late that revenge is the only things on the prisoners minds and choosing a side may not as simple as they had hoped. Their motto was always 'Family First'. Until now. Region: USA The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Elle Fanning (with short hair)

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Domo Kun — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 23:35:29 -0400

User name: Domo Kun Title: Mind (Will be part of a series-- Mind, Body, Spirit) Genre: Action/Supernatural Synopsis: 13 year old Amelia "Amy" Laurel is quite annoyed that her mother made her move from her homeland Las Vegas, Nevada to rainy Coquitlam, British Columbia. She is now a student at Delphi Academy, a boarding school for "special students". Amy meets lots of new people, from 2 hot guys, a preppy princess, creepy teachers, a scary Asian to an old man who's awfully familiar. Then one night, she wanders into a hallway with 5 doors, each engraved with a symbol. It is that night that she discovers that there's a lot about herself that she never knew and a chilling prophecy. As time goes on, people start getting killed at her school. The massaccre goes global, and no one knows the cause of the deaths. Amy and her newfound friends decide to solve this mystery, but when they find the culprit, everyone realizes that the fate of the entire world hangs in the balance....and they will be the ones who decide it. Region: Canada::Vancouver The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Er....I'm edging towards Hailee Steinfield. Tee hees!!!

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auburnrecluse — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 23:55:29 -0400

User name: Auburnrecluse Title: Silence of the Goats Genre: YA, Supernatural Romance, Humor/Parody Synopsis: In an isolated rural Southern town, a teenage girl tries to balance the typical teenage trials with working at the family business. Her family owns a dairy farm, and her particular pet project is a small herd of goats that supply locally sold milk and cheese. Then one night, the goats start dying. One by one, they fall victim nightly to a strange animal attack that leaves them drained of blood. Is the culprit animal, human, or something else entirely? The answer may lie in the appearance of a mysterious new boy at school, whose arrival coincides with the beginning of the livestock murders. Can she unravel the mystery before human lives are placed in danger? Or will her heart fall victim to a darker legend.... the ancient killer of goats. The Chupacabra. Region: Columbia, SC The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Hailee Steinfeld

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Writezalot — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 00:01:59 -0400

User name: Writezalot Title: Saving SkyFall Genre:YA Fantasy Synopsis: On a world called Skyfall two types of people lived in harmony. The Skylanders and Earthlanders. The Skylanders were like humans but had wings and ruled the mountain tops and tree heights. The Earthlanders were normal humans but gifted with magic. They ruled the land and seas, and with their magical affinity the beasts and plants grew plentiful and lush. The 2 people co ruled and friendly trade and friendship was shared. The Earthlanders traded food, animals, plants, to the Skylanders in exchange for protection as they were larger and stronger than humans, and their lessons of art and music. At one time a particular set of rulers of both people co created 2 devices and the devices could only be operated if both peoples activated it. The first device was a portal that led to another younger world. The Skylanders could turn it on but not direct the position and time of the portal, while the Earthlanders could not even turn it on. Both peoples needed the other. This was constructed as a fallback if some evil were to befall their world, an escape route. The second device was a huge vault were the Earthlanders stored animals, plants, seeds, scrolls of knowledge, art, crafts, etc and the Skylanders added their own contribution. The vault was sealed for emergency only and it took one of each people to open. Its entrance was a secret. Eons passed and little use or memory of these two things passed down, but to the two rulers of the peoples at the times. Then one day the sky reddened and fiery rocks fell to the land, burning and destroying anything and everything. The Earthlanders fled to their friends who had stayed safe in their mountain tops and trees, but many Earthlanders died and the entire world below them was on fire. Seeing that the citadel held little room for so many people, much less things they needed as they could not fly etc, the two kings opened the portal and sent all but one Earthlander thru to the other world, until at least the destruction ended. It didn’t end for nearly a hundred years and the only living things left standing were high in the mountains with the Skylanders. By then the last Earthlande had died, not being over long aged like Skylanders, and no one remembered how to open and use the portal. Time passed, many thousands of years. The vast plains, seas, fields and low forests of the Earthlanders didn’t recover well, in fact it was still dying and in turn the Skylanders were dying. Little did they realize just how dependant on the Earthlanders they had been. Food, textiles, etc all were dwindling, until the only city left with any Skylanders was the citadel itself and a distant outpost far away where a band of rebels led by the Kings brother, defected to upon hearing that the Earthlanders must be found and brought back to save them. The rebels didn’t think they needed these strangers now and sought to overthrow the king and place the brother on the throne. Desperate for help the king decides to send his son and daughter thru the portal in search of an Earthlander who can open the great vault and save their world. They find Moira, a young teen with nothing but sorrow to hold her to Earth. Her parents and sister have been killed in a fire. Moira vows to help the Skylanders find the vault, open it and save Skyfall. Region: S. CA The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Moira would be played by Dakota Fanning

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Keebo10 — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 00:12:21 -0400

User name: Keebo10 Title: Above Genre: Horror Synopsis: Since the death of her parents agoraphobic Mira Green has been confined by her fears to her apartment for three years, her only contact with the outside world her sister Karen. Mira never ventures outside except for one horrifying trip weekly in which she goes to the mailbox. When new and noisy neighbors move in upstairs, she begins to suspect that something more is going on than partying. Strange visions cloud her thoughts, and before long whatever dark thing is going on upstairs begins to leak down into Mira's own apartment. With no contact with the outside world, no escape from her cage or her horrifying visions, and no foil for her suicidal thoughts, how long will Mira be able to survive? Futhermore, who are the people upstairs, and what are they doing? Region: USA :: Kentucky :: Lexington The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: A young Heather Langenkamp (Can't think of any modern actresses for the role at the moment)

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ShortyPez — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 00:21:46 -0400

User name: ShortyPez Title: In the Weeds Genre: Mainstream Fiction (Most likely) Synopsis: Mary Mae left. She left Houston and that's all there is to the story. Now she's 2000 miles away in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Bitter cold, deep red cranberries, and a waterfront cottage is all she has to greet her. Not able to make ends meet as a twenty-something struggling cliche, she acquires a job at Dot's, the local diner. The crowd proves far more interesting than she expected. A group of church skipping, Cranberry Pie eating, elderly regulars harass her in the best way possible. Her co-workers, who like indie music and drinking black coffee, welcome the new girl to town served with a side of skepticism. Nothing about this move was supposed to be easy. And it probably still won't. But with her new dysfunctional family by her side, things are about to get interesting. Region: USA: Portland, OR The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Maybe Emma Stone? Or a younger Bryce Dallas Howard-type.

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Pandah — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 00:48:54 -0400

User name: Pandah Title: A Deadly Mark Genre: Action/Fantasy Synopsis:Lynn Brennan was a renown surgeon. Patients would come for miles to receive treatment that only she could give. But what special power does she hold that makes her able to save the lost? A dark secret looms over her and the others of her highly influential family. When a fire consumes her home, Lynn finds herself captured and held hostage by a well-known assassin, known only by his ivory owl mask and his ability to kill. Trapped on a plantation with no way to escape, Lynn must keep herself alive in hopes of finding her twin brothers. However, war is beginning, and Lynn may find that treachery can come from where you least expect it. Region: USA: Tennessee: Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Uma Thurman, I think.

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TreeWhisperer — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 01:13:52 -0400

User name: TreeWhisperer Title: Wander Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Evalene's older brother "died" when she was five years old. Or at least that's what her parents tell her. They think she was too young to remember that day -- but she does. She distinctly remembers the breeze on her face and the pressure of her mother's hand on hers as they said goodbye to Nathander forever. Eleven years later, when people in the city are disappearing as though they were never there in the first place, Evalene could never have imagined that it had something to do with her brother. But when she meets a foreign boy with a terrifying ability, she realizes that he and Nathander are part of the same group that's causing discord in the city -- and what that group is, or what it wants, she has no idea. Evalene has grown up alongside hidden secrets. But when she's told her aunt is keeping them, she's doubtful. Mirena is not the type of person Evalene would expect to know anything about the chaotic events occurring in the city; she's an old woman now, one who sits in her vast, empty house with wide eyes, staring at the wall into some other time and place. But as it turns out, Mirena knows everything that goes on inside the city -- she knows about Evalene's brother and the disappearances. When she, like everyone else in the city, disappears, Evalene is left alone with no leads, nothing that can aid her in her search. Can she unveil her aunt's past before she, too, disappears? Region: USA :: Texas :: Dallas/Ft. Worth The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Saoirse Ronan, I guess. Though I hadn't heard of her until five minutes ago, she actually looks a lot like my main character...

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OnlyL — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 01:43:36 -0400

Self-Nomination for the win! =D User name: OnlyL Title: Backstabbing in Babysteps Genre: Mainstream Fiction Synopsis: Diogenes, a well known greek philosopher, proud of not owning anything but his mind and sense of what is right, lifts the longsword he found this morning and his eyebrows narrow. He throws a quick glance over to his car, a prototype solar-powered thing more go-kart than automobile. It's just a little too far away... Fine. So this is the moment he will have to fight. This is - Damn! Whose arrow is this? ... For your information: Diogenes has just been betrayed. Betrayal (or backstabbing) is the breaking or violation of a presumptive contract, trust, or confidence. But who would want to do Diogenes ill, a man who has devoted his whole life to violating social norms and insulting people by sptting in their faces - OK, bad example. But there are others: A knight on his way to the battlefield (his sword looks a lot like Diogenes' don't you think?), and even less guilty: a researcher building a prototype vehicle in the secrecy of his four walls... Find out what connects them in this aeon-spanning novel, coming December 1st! Region: Austria The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Differs, as the main character differs in appearance throughout the novel. But if there's be a cover, I'd like Diogenes in his car on it and Christoph Waltz as actor of the main role for that chapter.

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tregina12000 — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 01:49:48 -0400

User name: tregina12000 Title: DarcNet Falls Genre: Sci Fi Synopsis: I am Raelyn Ironsides of the clan group Stormhaven. My parents sent me to be sponsored at the military university, hoping that an education in technology would improve my prospects in life. Now I have been assigned as the interface of the new Data Archive Network Project. But the project directors don't realize what DarcNet is or what he is capable of. The soldiers who have been sent to kill me think they know, the gangsters who want to own DarcNet only see the profit they can gain from him, and that, that, *pirate* Carrick Thorne, who had the *nerve* to try to kidnap me and steal DarcNet, he thinks he can tell us what to do! But they will all have come through me first. Region: USA :: Illinois :: Naperville Actors Raelyn Ironsides - America Ferrera Carrick Thorne - Curt Wootton voice of DarcNet - Ben Cumberbatch

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ThunderCaya — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 01:55:08 -0400

User name: ThunderCaya Title: Sleep on It Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: Naps are God's gift to the overworked and the incurably lazy. So says Lucinda Robin's best friend Tony de Vaca, champion sleeper and slacker extraordinaire. But at the Dream Institute, sleep isn't a gift so much as an obligation, especially for Tony Moo, whose ability to sleep through anything makes him a prime candidate for a brand new study. When the effects of the experiment start to invade Tony's daily life, Lucinda becomes wary, and it's up to her to investigate, and if necessary, put a stop to it. But Lucinda's not on her own. Becky Green, a transwoman who is only out at school and Tony's would-be girlfriend, is more than willing to help, as are Christian Nozuka, Tony's protégé, and Kimmy Grace, the girl whose dreams Tony has been experiencing. Region: USA :: California :: San Bernardino The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Rhyon Nicole Brown

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Daniel Hawk Hicks — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 02:23:46 -0400

User name:Daniel Hawk Hicks Title: From Whence We Come Genre: Literary Fiction Synopsis: Family saga spanning 5 generations from the Irish Potato Famine to the present. This will not be a sanitized story it will include the founding and losses of family fortunes, betrayal, incest, child abuse and murder. Region: Ireland, Scotland, East Coast of the United States Spans 1846-Present The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: There are several main characters as this novel spans a century and a half. That Said: Brad Pitt, Daniel Day Lewis, Russel Crowe, for the women: Kathy Bates, Keira Knightly, Kirsten Dunst, & more! This would be an All-Star cast like none other! See my intro to the story with my bio

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julie.difebo — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 02:28:37 -0400

wow, thanks everyone! I know I have my fingers crossed :-)

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Para_bolic — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 02:34:45 -0400

User Name: Para_bolic Title: The Frozen Sanctuary Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: In the harsh land of Jald, every day is a struggle. The year-round cold and snow forces those who live there to either adapt or die a painful, frozen death. This only further strengthens the irony that the world's one neutral city resides in this ice-gripped wasteland. Bjorndal, known to most as the Frozen Sanctuary, is a beacon for all wayward souls regardless of their heritage and history. The races of Kaern'Alran find shelter here be they man, dwarf, elf, verbeeg, even gnoll. If one can speak and work then one is welcome in Bjorndal. Brannigan is not your average Bjorndal resident. Not to say he is at all extraordinary. Quite the opposite, actually. His laziness rivals that of hibernating bear and his love of the drink often gets him into trouble. Not really the upstanding model of a man a legend would usually spawn from. However, fate works in mysterious ways. The Festival of the Seven Lights is fast approaching and with it a dark secret hidden beneath the town will be unleashed, enslaving all of the citizens. All but one. The fate of Bjorndal rests in Brannigan's hands. All because he was drunk that night. Region: USA - Illinois - Chicago The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Like, Jeff Bridges, man.

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Rubrica — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 03:08:06 -0400

I actually feel really guilty about making a self-nomination... I've nominated someone else, too, though, so I don't feel quite so bad - I'd actually rather she won a cover, but there's nothing wrong with trying. Username: Rubrica Title: Skylar Genre: Contemporary fantasy Synopsis: December 12, and an eleven year-old boy is at school... magically imprisoning his psychopathic sister after committing constructive matricide, running away from home, and, by his own account, 'saving the world' - not all necessarily in that order. The story of how Skylar Luminarium got to this point is an interesting one. It starts earlier that year, when Sky leaves home spurred onwards by the voices in his head. Things certainly aren't promising, but he does well at his self-set job; ushering in the new generation of witches, as magic begins to rise in the world. Within a month, he finds Joshua Vitellary, a chronologically ambiguous teen, and Harriet Porter, a young adult and the first ever psychopomp, or 'reaper'. Together, they make up a neurotic, insecure and slightly insane trio of magic-users, but they're good at bringing order to the world - unfortunately, someone else is good at bringing chaos, and as the collapse of time itself becomes a very real threat, these three children may find themselves dealing with an issue very close to home; it can only be hoped that they have the minds, and magic, of adults. Region: Europe :: England :: Southampton The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I seriously have no idea whatsoever - I'm incredibly unfamiliar with good actors,even more so with child ones.

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Leialoha — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 03:29:46 -0400

Username: Leialoha Title: La Mahalo Genre: Romance Synopsis: Born and raised on Oahu, Kana was well known and loved as a beach boy and confirmed bachelor with an inconceivable number of past lovers. East meets West and sparks fly when Bruni, a passionate Italian American business woman from Salem, Massachusetts, and a good witch, discovers Honu while vacationing in paradise. Their paths cross when she fulfill's her dance partners promise to check out the swing dance scene and accepts an invitation to dance with swing dancer extrodinaire, Kana. He invites her to Thanksgiving ("La Mahalo", in Hawaiian, literally meaning "the thanks") dinner. A romance blossoms and deepens. The couple commute the 5,000 miles and suffer the 6 hour time difference until they can no longer stand to be physically apart. Kana leaves the island to help Bruni arrange to come back with him to live together for the next 15 years. This is how long he believes he has to live and he promises her every day until the day he dies. A deceit is revealed and tension and struggle follows. Kana doesn't play fair and Bruni has to decide if she was duped from the beginning or if Kana is worthy of her love and trust; can she live with the truth? The introspective Bruni spirals emotionally and physically out of control, losing her compass. Kana is a simple man who has complicated her life by informing her that he fell out of love with her, leaving her with no compass and little hope. She must decide if listening to her heart was a mistake or if leaving him would be the bigger mistake. Region: Hawaiian Islands

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wynnie.the.poooh — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 03:34:03 -0400

Username: wynnie.the.poooh Title: Blur and Fall Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Synopsis: "When the lines blur and fall, people become animals, heaven becomes hell, worlds die in a ball of gas and a single word can mean so much more." In a world where you are known only by your first name and a serial number, going against the norm is a distant memory in the eyes of parents gone. Instead, you follow the rules, obey the guidelines, and never, ever break curfew. But six teenagers are desperate to make their mark on the world and change something for the better. Together, they lead their friends into a world of danger and risk, running from a government who don't abide by their own laws and leading a revolution that only the youth of a generation can lead. Region: Australia:: Melbourne The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaption: Dianna Agron and Lea Michele, plus any baby girl, similar to Mia Talerico

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Blue Bumblebee — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 03:52:15 -0400

If I end up changing my story idea, should I post that here? This story is just not working for me at all.

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Leviathan — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 04:22:22 -0400

User name: Leviathan Title: Killswitch Genre: Thriller Synopsis: Blair Wilson has an English accent, an amazing girlfriend , and a job he enjoys. Everything is going well in his life until he meets Ryan Darius, and kills him. Who is Darius? Why did he kill him? And how long does Blair have to figure it out before the programming takes over and he kills again? Region: Maine USA The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: James McAvoy

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ahnaka0 — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 04:26:50 -0400

User name: ahnaka0 Title: Quintessence Genre: Horror & Supernatural Synopsis: For Edison, reality has a more fluid nature than you and I are used to; the connections between worlds, dimensions, planes of existence, whatever you want to call them, are thin. As a child he was tormented by this, plagued by ethereal shadows, though as he aged, he found some solace. When he graduates from high school and finds himself more utterly alone than he has ever been, an unfortunate series of events (heh) leaves him homeless and in deep depression. His best friend, Lee, takes him in and one day offers to introduce him to a girl. This girl changes Edison’s life in innumerable ways, and life seems to have turned around completely. Until one fateful evening when a tear ruptures the membrane of this world. Something is deeply wrong, and it cannot be ignored: Edison begins seeing “glitches”, or holes in reality, everywhere he goes, and strange things, eerily reminiscent of his childhood terrors, begin happening again. It is then that he comes across the occultists, a group of people who practice what society calls “magic” but is mostly an ancient form of philosophy. And that’s when all the real fun starts… Region: Southern California The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: A younger Oguri Shun? Yeah that sounds about right.

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AndreaMuse — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 04:45:29 -0400

[I actually nominated myself earlier, but I made big changes, I hope it's okay. x_x] User name: AndreaMuse Title: F . A . C . T . O . I . D . Genre: Horror/Literary Fiction Synopsis: People can get obsessed over just about anything. He thought of his unceasingly, persistently, hauntingly – the prodigy of Umeniko Bay. Danny was a brilliant if not a little weird freshman at college. Not that anyone cared. He was a genius, the most wide-eyed, simplistic student on campus. He was in love with truth and science. As a child, he liked to count every petal in every flower in the field, count and map the stars, and even stare at the road kill across the street. As a man, he bore the weary eyes and sickly skin of one in front of computer all day and night. His obsession was harmless Internet factoids, the kind one only reads out of boredom. It brought about a certain satisfaction in collecting them. However, unlike everyone else and their hobbies, there were radical problems with his lifelong obsession. How could he tell which ones were true? For a scientist extraordinaire, the answer was as right as rain. Test them. Each and every single one he physically could. It'll be fun, he convinced himself. It went on for a few weeks, and the silly experiments gave him some fame on campus. Then one day he hit his first roadblock when he discovered something that may force him to stop his venture altogether. Some factoids aren't harmless at all.

Beheading sometimes causes the victim to throw up, through the neck.

Killing yourself by holding your breath is impossible.

Horses cannot vomit. His godfather said there was something off about him. He had no idea. Region: USA:: California :: East Bay The actor who would play your MC in the movie adaptation: a younger Joe Odagiri

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zitheeb — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 05:24:00 -0400

User name: Zitheeb Title: Whispers in the Dark Genre: Horror and Supernatural/Young Adult (I wish I could pick multiple genres in my novel info) Synopsis: Fresh off the streets, eighteen-year-old orphan Anastasia Varga just wants to put her troubles behind her and make a new life for herself. But a chance meeting with the shape-shifting rock star Dorian Foster flips her life upside-down, and she finds herself wading through a world where the dark creatures of myth and legend are a bit too real for her to handle. After a string of attacks, Dorian learns that somebody wants her dead - and it isn't until her dorm is ransacked and her murdered mother's bracelet appears taped to her door that she realizes how hard it is to put your past behind you. Region: Western Massachusetts The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Anastasia would probably Carey Mulligan, but with hair styled similar to Alex Kingston's. Dorian would most definitely be played by Christopher Gorham (Auggie in Covert Affairs).

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Serafiron — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 05:24:49 -0400

User name: Serafiron Title: The Legend of Dragoon Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Lora was happy to serve her Kingdom and her Queen. One day, she had a run-in with a captured rebel leader, Red, who lets her know that she knows the location of one person who mattered and had effect in Lora's life - her older brother Dragoon. But, as it often goes in the world, nothing comes for free. "Just unlock the door and walk away", Red said softly, "no-one will blame you." As Lora makes either the best or the stupidest decision in her life and sets Red free, she is revealed a whole new side of the society she has been living in. She finds herself torn between what is right and what commands she has been given. While trying to balance these two opposites in her life Lora discovers that love doesn't always end happily, old war heroes from those childhood tales sometimes have gruesome endings and that if you want to change the ending of the story, you need to stop being a bystander and take action. Region: Europe - Finland - North-Karelia The actor who would play your MC in the movie adaptation: Felicia Day

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chimorph — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 06:12:12 -0400

User Name: chimorph Title: Incursive Genre: Fantasy (very much contemporary fantasy though) Synopsis: 18 months ago Bill resigned from his senior post in the Security Service (MI5) in protest at what he saw as dangerous experiments in harnessing paranormal forces 'in the national interest'. Feeling stressed and guilt laden at his former life, he takes refuge in a monastery where an old friend from University is the Abbot, and lives a hermit-like existence in a little hut in the grounds. The story begins when Bill is visited by his former boss from MI5, who brings him the news that what he feared has now come to pass. One of the paranormal experiments seems to have gone badly wrong. Bill is forced to help investigate exactly what is going on. He discovers that his former colleague and lover is confined to a private hospital where she raves about an invasion of malicious beings from another world. The area around the secret facility where she worked is plunged into Arctic like conditions, and the unseasonal snow and ice keeps spreading. Then reports start to come in of sightings of strange creatures, some with terrifying supernatural powers, roaming the highways and byways of Britain. Bill comes to realise that he must undertake a quest, not only in this world, but in another that he has only ever visited in dreams and imaginings; in order to defeat the forces that threaten to overwhelm the world as we know it. Region: Europe::England::Bristol & Bath The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: In my head I see Bill as being a bit like Peter Capaldi - though possibly just a little younger.

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Naruhina4ever101 — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 06:21:52 -0400

User name: Naruhina4ever101 Title: Never listen to lies Genre: Romance, Young adult Synopsis: Rose and Lucy lost everything when they were young. All they had was each other. What will happen when one of them falls in love, and has to leave the other. Rose has lived not your ordinary life. But she was happy and content. She was doing great at school, had a few friends and her sister. She lived together with her sister in a cottage just outside of London, it was quiet, just the way she liked it. She had never expected this man to come into their lives. Never expected her sister to go with this man and leave her alone. Who is this man her sister seems so madly in love with. and what has he done to her and what can Rose do to fix it before it 's to late? A tale of two sisters, forsaken by the world. Who had to become strong enough to survive. Region: Europe: Netherlands The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Peyton list as Lucy, Mackenzie Foy as young Rose, Haven't decided on the teenage version of Rose.

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JesterofShadows — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 06:23:40 -0400

User name: JesterofShadows Title: The Last Sorcerer Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Centuries ago the land of Elidia was ruled over by the eternally youthful Sorcerer-Kings, men of vast magical power, men to whom dragons, spirits and even demons bowed. These great men, both kind and cruel, ruled the land for aeons, until after centuries of oppression, the humans revolted, hunting down the magi. The war ended when Yarevik, a powerful and terrible tyrant, agreed to go into exile on the island of Eremus. There, Yarevik created a castle from which to study in solitude, and he brought with him servants, slaves and the few magi not slain. There, they created the city of Sidum, Yarevik's own city, where he rules the masses through his Magisters, powerful magi who have sworn loyalty to him alone. When Yarevik, wounded after an attempt on his life, takes an apprentice, the boy Davriel, the power balance of Sidum changes for Davriel is a threat to the position of the Magisters. Only with study can Davriel hope to unravel the mystery of the assassins after his master's life, but as he searches for the truth he uncovers a dark conspiracy that challenges him to his core. Can Davriel stop this terrible chain of events, knowing the price may be his very life? Region: Australia - Newcastle The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Davriel - Rupert Grint Yarevik - Simon Baker/Hugh Jackman

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russellorama — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 06:38:41 -0400

User name: russellorama Title: After the Jump Genre: Young Adult Fiction Region: USA: Missouri: Kansas City The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Hailee Steinfeld Synopsis: Kelly Landers is used to being the new girl, having logged six moves in as many years. But this time is different: Her parents' bank accounts fattened by her father's relentless ambition, Kelly is starting her Senior year at Porter Academy, an exclusive private school that boasts ivy-covered walls and Ivy-bound graduates. For once, Kelly's grateful for the chance to start over, considering the life she left behind. Intent on being an analog girl in a digital world, she's ready to remake herself. But instead of letting her find her own way, Kelly's father insists she buddy up with his boss' son and stepdaughter, Bryce and Cara, who hate each other's guts. Kelly does as instructed, pleased to find common ground with them both, but her budding attraction to Cara's boyfriend, Travis, and Bryce's unpredictable nature threatens their friendships. To make matters worse, her mother's erratic behavior stages a return engagement and her father pours himself even further into his work, leaving Kelly to pick up the pieces. Life has always gone by with head-dizzying speed and with each passing day, it seems that Kelly's desire to slow down is becoming a pipe dream. After years of being on fast-forward, how do you put your life on pause?

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thebangzats — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 07:06:09 -0400

Username: thebangzats Title: One Over Infinity Genre: Science Fiction Region: Singapore (Indonesian studying abroad) Synopsis: Schrödinger's Cat is a thought experiment designed by the late Erwin Schrödinger in 1935. It involves sealing off within a steel box, a cat and a contraption with a 50:50 chance of killing it. When opened, people can easily see the outcome of that 50:50 chance, but before then, the cat is in a superimposed state of being both alive and dead. This of course doesn't apply... When you're the cat. Mittens used to be friendly and carefree. This was of course before he became subject to numerous quantum experiments. After the constant near-killings, things begin change when Mittens decided to break free... and succeeded. He discovers a massively long corridor filled with identical white doors, and with no obvious exit sign the only way out was to try each one. in the first he finds an oblivious Shorthair, and in another a pompous Chartreux. In an instant there was an overflow of cats, as if appearing out of nowhere. The scientists took notice. Now recaptured, Mittens is back where he started along a hundred some odd cats. Little did Mittens know, that he has the uncanny ability to transcend parallel universes —and that those hundred some odd cats... are not a hundred some odd cats.

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shelightsupwell — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 09:02:34 -0400

USERNAME: shelightsupwell TITLE: White Poppy GENRE: historical fiction/suspense REGION: Los Angeles, CA CAST: Romola Garai as Ruth; Andrew Garfield as Henry. SYNOPSIS: Summer, 1940. Ruth Hardy has no taste for the life she leads, plagued by a changeable temper which has her forever shifting between feeling nothing and feeling too much. Even throwing herself into helping with the war effort does little for her restlessness and unhappiness, and as the rest of the nation turns itself to determined assistance, Ruth finds her mind screaming out for something more. Henry Lawrence, the Hardys’ young driver, lives in dread of the day when he’ll be called to duty. While other young men his age set off with a can-do attitude, Henry is haunted both by the fact of his shell-shocked father’s suicide following the Great War and the notion of leaving Ruth behind. His company seems to be one of the few things that soothe her, until the day his papers arrive and her love for Henry makes her more reckless still. As they make their way to London, Ruth leads Henry into a series of thefts, and he finds there are aspects of her he may no longer be able to ignore. Convinced both that Ruth is not as prepared for the world beyond their gates as she believes and that the world is not wholly prepared for Ruth, her sister Evelyn enlists the aid of a private detective, Frederick Vane. As Ruth's and Henry’s exploits grow increasingly dangerous, however, Vane’s ambition turns from the job to catching the pair for the reward offered, and Evelyn realizes she must find them herself before he does. With Vane and Evelyn searching for them and Henry torn between love and his conscience, what none of them realize is that the worst will yet come from beyond their control, as the young lovers’ plan to start over takes them right into the heart of the coming Blitz.

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intothesurreal — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 09:25:28 -0400

Unsername:Intothesurreal Title:A thought for Marnie Wren Genre: Young adult fiction Region:Yorkshire, England Synopsis: Marlena 'Marnie' Mae Wren is reading her own obituary. Or at least it may as well be, she is being sent far far away to the Barlon Acadamy after going into remission from the Schizophrenia that has plagued her all her life at only 16. Alone, scared and tired of the voices in her head she, for the first time in her life, finds people who don't know or care about her past. Abandoning every principle her parents taught her, leaving behind what society has always expected of her she bonds with Caleb Gray, their relationship blossoms giving them both the confidence and normality they have never before experienced, but it is Marnie's own blue butterfly . Caught up in its beauty and vitality they forget that nothing that beautiful can ever last forever, can it? But the academy is far from a normal school, will she fight her own demons and learn who she is behind her illness? Will she ever allow herself to truly trust her own mind?

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InsaneVayne — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 09:55:09 -0400

Y'know, I really do feel incredibly self-conscious about nominating myself, but I do want a shot at this! So, here goes nothing: Title: Innocent Sins Genre: Fantasy/Horror Region: USA :: Arizona :: Tucson Synopsis: How far would you go for love? Would you steal? Would you murder? How about help bring about the return of a long sleeping demon who's kidnapped your child? This is the dilemna faced by Pyry Aalto and three others, in Innocent Sins. After a blackout during a heavy storm, Pyry and several others find an incredibly important person to them missing--his being his son. Phone service is out, yet a phone placed on his son's bed still rings, a gutteral voice coming through from the other end. His son's been kidnapped, and Pyry must do exactly what the man on the other end says. It starts simple. Pyry is not to go to the Police, but to a private investigator, and report his son missing. When he arrives, he meets three others who are in similar situations. Annette Fredericks, a thirteen year old foster child, who's brother has gone missing; Jack Whittman, a newlywed just about to leave for his honeymoon; and Rachael Weiss, a mother who lost her daughter. The man they were all sent to see, who identifies himself merely as Talbot, gives them each a firm shake. It was electrifying, Pyry could feel a foreign power surge into him and nestle itself deep inside of him, taking root. While distrustful, Pyry didn't have much choice. He and the others are sent about various tasks; retrieving items from shops, acting as couriers, and eventually assault, murder, and other morbid tasks. Armed with abilities that could only be described as 'magic', the four set off to proove their love, unaware of the lasting consequences outside of their own lives.

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InsaneVayne — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 09:58:28 -0400

I apologize, a double-post! I saw I left out my username, and decided I shoult fill that in! Username: InsaneVayne Title: Innocent Sins Genre: Fantasy/Horror Region: USA :: Arizona :: Tucson Synopsis: How far would you go for love? Would you steal? Would you murder? How about help bring about the return of a long sleeping demon who's kidnapped your child? This is the dilemna faced by Pyry Aalto and three others, in Innocent Sins. After a blackout during a heavy storm, Pyry and several others find an incredibly important person to them missing--his being his son. Phone service is out, yet a phone placed on his son's bed still rings, a gutteral voice coming through from the other end. His son's been kidnapped, and Pyry must do exactly what the man on the other end says. It starts simple. Pyry is not to go to the Police, but to a private investigator, and report his son missing. When he arrives, he meets three others who are in similar situations. Annette Fredericks, a thirteen year old foster child, who's brother has gone missing; Jack Whittman, a newlywed just about to leave for his honeymoon; and Rachael Weiss, a mother who lost her daughter. The man they were all sent to see, who identifies himself merely as Talbot, gives them each a firm shake. It was electrifying, Pyry could feel a foreign power surge into him and nestle itself deep inside of him, taking root. While distrustful, Pyry didn't have much choice. He and the others are sent about various tasks; retrieving items from shops, acting as couriers, and eventually assault, murder, and other morbid tasks. Armed with abilities that could only be described as 'magic', the four set off to proove their love, unaware of the lasting consequences outside of their own lives.

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FrostPrincess — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 10:26:30 -0400

User name: FrostPrincess Title: 100 Ways to Die Genre: Action/fantasy Synopsis: In the year 2043, the United States has merged with Canada and Centeral America to form the United Americas. Europe and Asia have merged to become one large country, prepared to bring ultimate devastiation upon their enemies. And their enemy just happens to be the UA. After the war takes a turn for the worse, the government is forced to take average children between the ages of 10 and 18, bring them to the newly formed training camps around the country for one month, before releasing them into the cold, hard frontlines. Andie Stone and her sister Jane are only two of the fourteen thousand kids at the Los Angeles training camp. Andie is determined to keep her and her sister alive, even if it means risking the lives of other kids. She’s prepared to accept her future as a UA fighter, until an unlikely event changes things at the training camp. When she discovers a twisted plot involving mysterious WonderDrugs and newborn babies, she makes up her mind to escape and figure out what's going on, bringing her sister and three friends along with her. But as she collects more and more information, she uncovers something far more sinister, including a corrupt government with warrants out for her arrest. Region: United States:: Califonia The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Andie: I'm unsure, although if I absolutely had to pick, I suppose Saorise Ronan (if she had dark brown short hair) would work. Troy: Logan Lerman Jane: Rachel Covey Skylar: Haley Pullos Kendall: Zane Huett

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whippersnapper — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 10:30:53 -0400

USername: whippersnapper Title: The Mercenary Genre: Sci Fi Synopsis: Six large star nations represent the great powers of the future, with hundreds of other smaller nations scattered across the stars. The Forge Region, a cluster of hundreds of worlds, is at the centre of a growing conflict between the Imperium of Perlorth, the People's Republic of Daltar, and the Terran Federation. The Forge itself is home to a collection of pirates, revolutionaries, rebel groups, and mercenaries all looking for a way to profit from the coming conflict. Enter Captain Scott Flynn, former soldier, leader of the Gryphon Mercenary Corporation, and in a position to decide the fate of the Forge through his actions. Actor who would play the character: Sean Bean

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whippersnapper — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 10:32:45 -0400

sorry and my region is ottawa, Canada

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ToxicRainfall — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 10:53:53 -0400

Username: ToxicRainfall Title: Instruments of an Apocalypse Genre: Fantasy Region: Europe, England, London Synopsis: Locked in a prison for a thousand years, Lord Umbra has been forgotten and left to rot in his cell. Using his superior mind, he has used deception and false promises to gain the control of the few guards that stand sentinel at his door. With their help, he has forged a laboratory in the stony walls and experiments with life and humanity. Perfected over many years, he finally creates a set of humans that feel no emotion and whose only goal in life is to serve him. The human race deserves to die, and Lord Umbra has it in his power to finish them all. And so he does, murdering the race in one catastrophic attack that leaves but a few humans left alive, struggling to live in the skeleton cities. He sends forth his emotionless humans – his weapons – and has them assigned to a different continent, weeding out the dregs of human society and slaughtering them in their place. Minus is one such weapon, and she knows her role. Killing is second nature to her, and she doesn’t even flinch when she cuts through the flesh and bone of people. Nex, another weapon, is different. He’s faulty, his emotions fighting to surface and his instinct to kill faltering. When the two weapons collide, there is blood-shed and destruction, and lessons to be learned. But all the while, Lord Umbra reigns over the dying earth, and when it comes down to it, can one broken weapon really hope to change the world?

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FamilyFriendlyComedy — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 11:31:08 -0400

Newbie just figuring out this part of it, I thought I'd give it a shot. User name:FamilyFriendlyComedy Title:Vikings Sack San Marino: What One Typo Wrought+ Genre: Comedy/Satire/Parody Synopsis: When a blogger mentions seeing a game where the Minnesota Vikings sacked Dan Marino, he accidentally types that he saw the Vikings sack San Marino. This leads to blogs, videos, and other things which compound the confusion. All of these increase the complexity of things such as a bank robbery investigation wherein a car is arrested, and life in general for a number of people, including a very befuddled telemarketer. It even leads to bizarre rumors, such as time travel. Region: Ohio - Canton The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: This would easily be a Leslie Nielsen film if he were still alive. There aren't many good, family-friendly comedians around. Maybe Jim Carrey, but I don't even know if I spelled his name right, as I don't pay much attention to celbrities; I'm mostly into the fictional people they play. Kirk Cameron would be tgood as the character who has to play straight man to the Nielsen-type character, I think he'd love the part. The woman who comes from San Marino, the country, to investigate and ends up ordered to arrest the car is growing in importance as November nears and I plan in my head. Frankly, this is an ensemble cast where I don't know if there's one true main character. The closest, though, at least as far as memorable lines is probably the Nielsen-type character.

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FamilyFriendlyComedy — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 11:32:19 -0400

I should add that I just now looked and the synopses are even longer now than they were. I figured 2-3 sentences was enough. I'll come up with more if anyone needs.

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Christian Tran — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 11:37:26 -0400

User name: Christian Tran Title: Bagging Station 9 Genre: Horror & Supernatural Synopsis: Jan Jenison frowned that her parents were making her start work at the local super market on her 17th birthday. She scowled at the flourescent orange vest she had to wear and she wanted to murder the khakis that she didn't know she had. But she went to work anyway. Within minutes of arriving, she is whisked to work at Bagging Station 9, and nothing is as it appears. Soon the groceries start unpacking themselves when Jen looks away and the bags disappear in thin air. Could it be that Bagging Station 9 has a ghost? When Jen stays late that night, she meets the nameless spector haunting her station. "What do you want?" "Your help." Region:USA:: Nevada:: Las Vegas The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Jennifer Lawrence

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Slyer — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 11:41:24 -0400

I just realized that for some reason I put the wrong title. Title: (Falling on the) Sharp Edge

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intothesurreal — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 11:50:54 -0400

Actor for main parts: Kristen Stewart with blue contacts for Marnie, Logan Lerman for Caleb :)

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toucansamantha — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 12:11:36 -0400

Username: toucansamantha Title: Kate the Scribbler Genre: Sci-fi (Post Apocalyptic) Synopsis: In the not so distant future humans attempt to stop a pandemic with a bioengineered, adapting vaccine. The vaccine is preferentially given to the old, young and those in high risk jobs (teachers, health care professionals, bus drivers etc). The pandemic kills 90% of those who are unvaccinated. The vaccine leaves recipients in a vegetative state, ultimately followed by death. With the world population decimated, basic services disappear as does centralized government. The first generation post Apocalypse does okay, resources are plentiful, competition is low. Following generations start to lose skills. They survive, biologically they could even be said to thrive. Generation 2 10% can write. Generation 3 less than 1% can write... Kate of the third generation, spurred by advice from her dead great-grandma in the form of a journal is torn between hunkering down in her own little world of books and nostalgia or going out to seek like minded people and reinvent civilization. Region: USA:California:Other (Mendocino County) The Actor who would play my main character in the movie adaptation: Ellen Page

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Bonnie Rae — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 12:27:46 -0400

User name: Bonnie Rae Title: Angelus Mortis Genre: YA/Paranormal Synopsis: There are those who have said "the end is near". I watched them parading up and down busy city streets my entire life; proudly holding their cardboard signs as if made out of precious gold. I used to shake my head, roll my eyes and walk on by, never giving them a second thought. I really should have listened. Hell hath no fury, like the devil scorned... Region: Lompoc/Central California The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Amanda Seyfried, her eyes say it all!

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meeliah — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 12:36:12 -0400

User name: Meeliah Title: Justice to the Yeti Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Justice to the Yeti Part I: Piticus the Scholar Piticus is the yeti of legend who haunts the snow storms of the Himalayas with his camoflaged white fur and towering presence. It is the perfect life for a yeti who wishes to be alone to contemplate his tragic past of forbidden love and inresponsible teenage folly. Except... he no longer wants to be alone. The high altitude and cold air seem to have caused temporary insanity for poor Piticus as he rescues two hikers and takes them into his care. The nearness of other lifeforms takes him on a journey of self-discovery, loss, and eventually redemption. Justice to the Yeti Part II: Usme the Painter Usme was a happy young yeti woman whose only concern was creating her masterpiece, until... she landed in Piticus's lap. Literally. Piticus shares a whole new perspective with her that makes her realize that there is more to life than the role their society has provided her with. After a tragic event which drives Piticus into banishment, Usme must figure out where her place in society is and whether or not she will conform to it. Justice to the Yeti Part III: Anmedus the Politician Anmedus is the light-hearted best friend of Piticus whose world tumbles upside down when his sister is tragically taken by the yetis' sworn enemy. As up and coming ruler of the yeti people, he must fight these evil beings while struggling with a caste system rebellion led by the mother of his illigitimate child and a love triangle he never wished to be a part of. Region: USA :: Missouri :: Kansas City The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Michael Dorn

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Matantei — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 12:40:01 -0400

I second this ^^

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Westemeir — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 12:47:31 -0400

User name: Westemeir  Title: Little Bird  Genre: Horror & Supernatural  Synopsis:The first thing she has to do is the hardest: take one single step forward. She knows she's stuck between sitting in the bleak cave until she starves, or venturing on to starve in a possibly better looking locale. She takes the step, and soon elven-year-old Lenore Elise finds herself in an entirely different world than what she is accustomed. The monochrome landscape is daunting with its vast horizon, and the earth streaked with black and silver leaves a thousand questions stirring within Elise. Soon enough she encounters a gruesome battle between the Lonely Ones and the Soldiers, creatures destined to fight against one another for all of eternity. A pointless war waged between an equal amount of hatred. The Lonely Ones ooze a sickly sweet smelling black substance from every pore of their thin bodies, and stare down the Soldiers with hollow, sunken eye sockets, while the Soldiers march forward in their wore army drab, with missing limbs that should in every right hinder their ability to fight. Her heart nearly pounds out of her chest when Elise realizes that a few of the Lonely Ones have spotted her and are slowly advancing. She cowers, knees trembling while she tries to move, but finds that she cannot. In a matter of moments, she finds herself away from the battle, not a Solider or a Lonely One in sight. Elise looks to her savior, someone known as the Condor. The man's over-sized, macabre plague mask consumes and hides his appearance, and large black feathers mixed with shreds of black fabric cover every inch of his tall frame. Elise flinches away, utterly terrified, but never-the-less intrigued by the bird that saved her. An unspoken alliance is formed between Elise and the Condor, and soon enough Elise is on her way to finding how to get back home to her stoic mother and her ever-faithful cat.  Region: California, USA   The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: In regards to Elise, Elle Fanning would be a good pick, to be honest. But really, any young actress, well known or not, who can capture Elise would be fine with me. And the Condor… Someone tall. That's pretty much the only requirement, as well as the ability to remain silent, but still be able to portray emotion via gestures.

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synthetic_jesso — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 12:58:36 -0400

User name: synthetic_jesso Title: Shugah Genre: Scifi? Synopsis: In a world where nanotechnology is taking off, one candy company has decided to use this power for profit. They introduce tiny nanobots into their top-selling candy, Shugah, that can influence the minds of the consumers. The government, political candidates, and advertising companies all bid for the chance to have their messages put into the candy, and soon the whole world is under the influence of Shugah. Meanwhile, John laments the loss of his love, Gwen. He joins a fishing vessel in order to pay off his massive debts, and ends up joining with a groups of ascetics who deny themselves such pleasures as candy. They notice the growing prevalence of both Shugah and certain trends, and they as they put the pieces together they know that they have to stop Shugah and the powers behind it, before the entire planet becomes a slave workforce to support the Victorian colony on the moon. Region: Dallas/Forth Worth, Texas, USA The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: David Tennant would play John Note: Shugah is basically PIxie Stix with nanostuff in it.

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AeronwyDiobhell — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 13:06:55 -0400

User name: AeronwyDiobhell Title: The Croceus Turris (The Yellow Tower) Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Magi once freely walked the kingdom of Patrienne, until their King, maddened by his own untamed powers, waged a war on their kind for 150 years. Nearly 1,000 years later, magic is slowly returning to a world much changed. A once united land has been splintered. The Towers that had trained the Magi are left to the callous mercies of nature. Those who try to restore their Towers are answered by the army of King Gouel. In the kingdom of Chataigier, Lady Juliana Clarke has convinced her cousin to reopen the Croceus Tower, guided by her own blossoming ability to See the future. She has begun training a few students, sent to her by parents desperate to protect their children, including her own son and daughter. Lady Clarke knows it’s a race against time. Can she understand the tomes written by teachers over ten generations ago and train these children before the war she foresaw engulfs her home? Region: USA - Michigan The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Olivia Wilde (with violet contact lenses) This is a very neat idea and I look forward to seeing the covers for everyone that's lucky enough to win!

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The Pandemonium in Paradise — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 13:18:03 -0400

User name: The Pandemonium in Paradise Title: MANIA Genre: Young Adult / Youth Synopsis: Elizabeth has to endure nine months of unwanted torture and muddled feelings for the same guy that caused her all this pain. She hates how her mother is so free, so careless, so...un-parental. It drives her insane, considering she's going to be a parent herself of a kid that she doesn't even want. Jak is slowly slipping, going under, falling further, seeing what she doesn't want to see, a druggie and outcast in her school of outcasts. She doesn't stop her addiction and her slow descent into madness, knowing that her politician mum would simply go on with her life—after all, Jak knows that she doesn't love her daughter. Marie can't feel anything, shying herself away from her vegetative mother's dead eyes and her hoarding father's endless greed. She walks like a ghost that doesn't want to live, all anxiety and secrets and feelings rolled up and put away in her small body. All year, a state of numb...except when she's under the blade, a myriad of feelings just beneath her scarred skin. It's how they deal. Region: Europe :: England The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Whoever you want, it's fine with me. :)

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AeronwyDiobhell — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 13:26:03 -0400

User name: AeronwyDiobhell Title: The Croceus Turris (The Yellow Tower) Genre:Fantasy Synopsis: Magi once freely walked the kingdom of Patrienne, until their King, maddened by his own untamed powers, waged a war on their kind for 150 years. Nearly 1,000 years later, magic is slowly returning to a world much changed. A once united land has been splintered. The Towers that had trained the Magi are left to the callous mercies of nature. Those who try to restore their Towers are answered by the army of King Gouel. In the kingdom of Chataigier, Lady Juliana Clarke has convinced her cousin to reopen the Croceus Tower, guided by her own blossoming ability to See the future. She has begun training a few students, sent to her by parents desperate to protect their children, including her own son and daughter. Lady Clarke knows it’s a race against time. Can she understand the tomes written by teachers over ten generations ago and train these children before the war she foresaw engulfs her home? Region: USA - Michigan The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Olivia Wilde (with violet contact lenses) (If this is a duplicate, I apologize. I couldn't find my post when I went to the last couple of pages...)

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ceekayell — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 13:26:21 -0400

User name: ceekayell Title: "Neutrino" Genre: Sci-Fi Synopsis: Luke Carlisle is a translator of ancient documents. When mysterious messages addressed directly to him start to appear in the texts of antiquities, he resolves to find out where and how they are getting there. The correspondence leads him to Hester Caspia, and their relationship blossoms into romance. But Hester lives a long way away; in fact, she lives in a whole other universe. When their communication ends in mid-sentence one day, Luke knows something terrible has happened. He resolves to travel to her universe to find his true love. But the special bullet that assassinated his beloved also fractured the previously connected multiverse into separate universes - all different and all highly dangerous. Luke must wind his way through each universe, learning & re-learning the rules that will keep him and his dream of finding the assassin alive. The people he encounters may have parallels in the multiverse, but each time their motives and allegiances could change. Will Luke discover the identity of the assassin and the secret of the locked room murder? Could there possibly be a universe where Hester still survives? Who is the mysterious Dr Emil Hanssen who bedevils Luke's every move and what is his connection to the ominous Black Friars? Neutrino: A Sci-Fi Romance Choose Your Own Adventure novel for NaNoWriMo 2011. Region: Europe :: England :: Bristol & Bath The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Luke Carlisle would be played by Luke Mably from 28 Days Later (He's a bit of a hunk: his imdb page is here: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0531101/ ) Hester Caspia would be played by Nicole de Boer from Deep Space Nine (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0207498/ )

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reckless.tenacity — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 13:35:40 -0400

User name: reckless.tenacity Title: Gatekeepers Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: Payce Ackerman does not look like a 300 year old superagent. Because most of the time, she isn't. Most of the time, she's 21, a first year stuent at a second-rate university, while her brilliant twin brother Turner goes after his third science degree. But five years ago, Payce's life changed forever. Turner's exploratory work in quantum physics catches the attention of Doctor Samuel Laraby. Considered an eccentric by some, and a madman by many, Laraby recruits Turner for his unorthodox research. Turner won't go anywhere without his sister, and Payce is eager to prove her worth, which is how she ends up the first person ever to successfully travel to another dimension and (technically) live to tell about it. By the time the project ends, Laraby and a group of seven following his work, Payce, Turner, Laraby, his wife Lydia and three others, have all traveled, though none are more dedicated than Payce. Thanks to professor Laraby's research the team have lived entire lifetimes in other dimensions, and return home exactly as they were when they left. No one goes farther than Payce, who, according to the records, has lived close to 300 years in total, and all before her 20th birthday. A year ago, tragedy struck the project. Now, Lydia is dead, and Samuel Laraby has vanished forever. The other students of the project just want to forget it all happened, but Payce and Turner can't forget. And when random, seemingly unconnected high powered people begin vanishing all over the world, they are the only ones to understand the patterns. It is their responsibility to mount the expedition to find the missing. It's no easy task. The twins are leading their old friends and new faces into more danger than they realize, and what's worse, is they are separated. Turner's remarkable mind is the only one that can operate the machines, while Payce's expertise is invaluable in the field. This is not an experiment. This is life or death, and they don't know who to trust, or what they will find. If Doctor Laraby isn't dead, why has he been hiding for all this time? What are the people suddenly afraid of? How far from home can you go, before you've gone too far? Region: Kingston Ontario Canada The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Payce: Rachel Hurd-Wood Turner: Lucas Grabeel Laraby: Sam Neill

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Mother Goose — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 13:44:09 -0400

User name: Mother Goose Title: Bully Pulpit Genre: literary fiction/YA Region: Upper midwest Synopsis: Victor Hardy is at the point - the point of a knife at his throat. What bullying has brought him to this? Through flashbacks over the years of being identified as a homosexual, and bullied repeatedly and often, Victor finds himself living the life of the outcast, the singled-out, the target. Brent Greene is terrified of being identified as gay, and searches out every opportunity to display his 'manly' heterosexuality. He bullies to drape himself in shadow, to avoid the same spotlight he turns on Victor. Will his drive to force a feared weakness from himself lead him on a direct path to the violent death of a fellow student? The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I don't know modern day actors, so I'll just give the ones that are now too old and inappropriate, but in their day - oh la la!! For Victor a young Sal Mineo type - all dark eyes and brooding lips. For Brent a young Marlon Brando type - intense, volatile, bigger than life and ready for any fight.

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thepricklypen — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 14:05:10 -0400

User name: thepricklypen Title: Chummleyweathers Genre: Historical Fantasy Synopsis: Chummleyweathers is what everyone who knows it calls The Bournesworth Academy of Letters and Remembering. Those who pass by the iron-wrought gates on their walks to work or market in the morning, or to the river at dusk, or to the State House on Saturdays, for the most part take little notice of it. Occasionally one will look up from the red bricks beneath their feet and take note of the red brick wall full of many-paned windows beyond the gate, or the lawn between gate and building, dotted with topiaries clipped into the shapes of lions and flowers and pillared edifices, or the doors, wooden and biggish, on which the words 'Love the Light' are plain to see from the road. But for the most part they walk on, to work or market or river or State House, and Chummleyweathers walks on in its odd and mostly unobserved journey toward letters and remembering and light-loving. Mostly unobserved. Region: Semi-Fantastical England/France The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: main boy student: a 15-year-old Josh Hutcherson

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theplaceboeffect — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 14:15:54 -0400

User name: theplaceboeffect Title: Porcelain Anarchy Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: In a world similar enough to our own, in a land called Saxon, civil war is frequent and mostly acceptable. Demon-worshiping families reign supreme, gifted with special abilities from their separate deities. Of all these families, the five Allied Families are the most dominant, and squash any and all opposition. Despite this military supremacy, the civilians of Saxon are left to their own devices, occasionally slaughtered en masse to discourage any rebellion, but otherwise in a structure-less society where one's own survival is the only care anybody has. Dale is an orphan, forgotten by everybody but his older brother and not afraid to steal to make a living. Captured and accused of a crime he didn't commit, he is sent to the Threshold, a Colosseum where prisoners kill and die for the amusement of nobility. There he will discover a power he didn't know existed within himself, a friend or two willing to die for him, and a mission that could change Saxon forever. Region: A land called Saxon in an Alternate Universe; can be related to the United States in its climate. The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Dale: Logan Lerman (well, mostly for looks) x3 Risa: Anna Popplewell (with short, curly, purple hair) or Daveigh Chase (with short, curly, purple hair)

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Olivia Newland — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 14:32:36 -0400

User Name: Olivia Newland Title: Smog Genre: Adventure Synopsis:Monica Beechwood thought her life couldn't get anymore perfect. Great home. Great school. Great friends, absolutely perfect life. Until she recieves the biggest blow any parent could give their child. A year in the incomprehensible wild. No phone, no internet, not even any electricty. Monica must leave her suburbian eutopia for a unknown and miniscule tropical island, inhibitated by only 9 others- Dante- A true to his heritage black kid growing up in the heart of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Camille- possibly the most spoiled girl in all of the world (Not just Paris),Brian- A genius who lacks in social skills but makes up for it with intense wit every time he does speak Jessica- a free spirit who travels the world with her equally unpredictable mother, Sam- the typical country gentleman from Alabama, Amy- The down to earth christian girl that will do anything for anyone, Jonathan- A misunderstood teen who lived the hard life before being adopted. Sarah- Jonathan's twin sister who lived the same way he did, and Austin- The rich kid from L.A. that just might end up stealing Monica's heart. but we never know. Monica may just find something in her life that she did'nt even know she was missing. But the question is, will all of them survive? Region: U.S.A. :: Michigan The actor who would play your main character(s) in the movie adaption: Monica: Saorise Ronan Jessica:Ariana Grande Amy: Dakota Fanning Sarah: Lily Collins Camille: Abagail Breslin Sam: Lucas Till Jon: Drew Roy Dante: Bobb'e J Thompson Austin: Anton Yelchin Brian:Micheal Cera

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SSvitak — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 14:32:56 -0400

User Name: ssvitak Title: McKenna’s Mistress Genre: Romance Synopsis: Megan McKenna inherits her great uncle Thomas’ vast fortune, including his 90 foot luxury yacht, McKenna’s Mistress. The yacht and the fortune are held in a beneficiary trust controlled by its trustee, Andrew Doyle, the son of her uncle’s lawyer and an attorney himself. Drew has very precise ideas about what Megan can and should do with her inheritance. The story proceeds through a series of misadventures aboard McKenna’s Mistress as she is sailed among the islands of the Caribbean, and the conflicts that arise when the sparks start to fly between Megan and Drew. Like all good romance novels the story ends with “and they lived happily ever after.” Region: Florida & the Caribbean The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: George Clooney

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Pastor George — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 14:32:58 -0400

I vote for this one. Sounds like a great read and one that will awaken people to the war we all fight.

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laanantha — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 14:34:40 -0400

Username : laanantha Title : That Special Bond Genre : Mainstream Fiction Synopsis : Mia and Lizzie Sinclair are identical twins and have been close their whole lives. Being a twin is the most important thing in the world to them. They know that no matter what they will always have someone to turn to. Mia is desperate for a baby but can’t have one. Lizzie doesn’t think twice about volunteering to be her egg donor. Is this too generous an offer? Will Mia accept? Is this something that will bring the sisters even closer together, or tear them apart forever? Region : UK, London Actress who would play your main character in the movie adaptation : Natalie Portman (playing both roles!)

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nonalienabductee — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 14:39:18 -0400

Username: nonalienabductee Title: Junction Genre: Mystery/Science Fiction Synopsis: Amity Ocasio knows she really shouldn't complain about her job. She's got plenty of free time, great co-workers, a creative output, and most importantly, the pay's good. It's just. . .well, she feels restless. Stagnant. /Bored out of her over-softwared, under-worked MIND./ She works for Fedecks, Inc, in the supposedly exciting world of interstellar travel, as one of the "personal touches" in its mission statement. Providing a virtual oasis for people mentally traveling across the galaxies by their powers of concentration may be important, but it's not exactly what Amity always dreamed about. She spends 6 hours a day strapped into her chair, brain wired up to a truckload of equipment--which is fine, but brief encounters with traveling clients interspersed with long stretches of alone time don't exactly make the days fly by, y'know? Of course, a murdered client, a cover-up that may indicate a larger conspiracy with galactic implications, and the strong suspicion that she'll be the next victim could be just the spice Amity's been craving! Hmm. . . Maybe Amity really /shouldn't/ complain about her job. Region: A small enclosed city (Echo Town) on an otherwise barren asteroid (Symphony). Actress for my MC: Ellen Page

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nonalienabductee — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 14:43:26 -0400

My region: USA:: Ohio:: Cleveland

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nephelai — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 14:50:15 -0400

User name: Nephelai Title: Mosaic Genre: Dystopian Sci-Fi Synopsis: Two hundred and fifty years after the United Sectors of Peace and Harmony took control of a post-apocalyptic Earth, art has been eradicated from human knowledge and memory. Social castes are strictly enforced and people have been genetically pooled into two groups; Blue-Eyes and Brown-Eyes. Violetta Gregorovich was just your average Blue-Eye, living in the lap of luxury inside one of three City-Domes controlled by the USPH, until one night when she's snatched from her bed and dragged into the barren landscape that once was Earth. Forced to live in the rebel camp, she learns of a deadly secret that her parents had been hiding from her for nineteen years: She's heterochromic. Region: North America (post-apocalypse) The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Hmmm...Evan Rachel Wood or Brittany Snow

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Inspirational — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 15:00:03 -0400

User name: Inspirational Title: Two of Spades Genre: Transgressive Fiction/Psychological Thriller Synopsis: To the fifteen-year-old girl who would rather be called M than by her actual name, rural, old fashioned residential treatment facility she stays in is Home. Everyone inside of it is Them, and she cares about Them about as much as the vase of flowers that sit on her dresser. Life is a game, for underneath the surface of a troubled teenage girl is an ingenious psychopath who relates better to playing cards than any living human. With unwitting help from the only two of Them who she actually cares about- Robbie "Glasses" Reinhart and the girl she calls Pink Shoes- she sets out to play a new sort of game. The sort of game where people will definitely die. Because in her version of The Game, points are only scored when someone dies. And The Game won't be over until there's only one person left. Who ever said that a two of spades wasn't good for anything? Region: USA :: California : :Los Angeles The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Isabelle Fuhrman

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sparklemaster — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 15:05:43 -0400

User name: sparklemaster Title: Chopped Liver Genre: Horror & Supernatural Synopsis: Gil Harmon, a cannibalistic serial killer kidnaps young people and keeps them imprisoned in the middle of the Scottish wilderness. He watches their every move and hears their every word with his extensive network of cameras and microphones. All his captives know is that when one of them leaves with Gil, they never come back. They don't realise that the dinner menu consists of their former friends... But then Gil kidnaps Eliza Harris - who is unwilling to stay knowing only death is ahead of her. She befriends American Tal Kenny while in captivity and between them they invent a code to talk to the others in secret, and a detailed escape plan which they manage to hide from Gil's Big Brother style eyes and ears. But just as the prisoners are about to put their plan to use and save themselves, their captor has two associates join him to help with his ever expanding horrific plan... Will anyone make it out alive? Region: Europe :: Scotland :: Dundee The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Gil - Angus MacFadyen Eliza - Karen Gillan

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Popsnorkle — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 15:08:01 -0400

User name: Popsnorkle Title: The Last Rose Genre: Sci-Fi / Retelling (of Sleeping Beauty) Synopsis: Known only as Soldiers they are ruthless killers, devoid of mercy and compassion. They came from a distant world to help Luca Taccone carve out a place for humanity among the stars, and when they are done they will get back in their ships and leave, no questions asked no promises to keep. This is the story known across the Empire. Only Taccone's closest advisers know the real story. She is human: a war orphan. Taken out of the slums and sent out to die for someone-else's dream she has no name, no memories, and no emotions. She is a Soldier, and she lives for the war. Then the war ends, and the girl she used to be starts to wake up. Region: USA: Alaska The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Skyler Samuels

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Exhilaration — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 15:21:12 -0400

Yay for self promotion! User name: Exhilaration Title: Like Banyan Trees in Cornfields Genre: Mainstream Fiction/Literary Synopsis: This is the story of three months in the lives of Bindi and Fallon, once best friends. Bindi is in the summer before her senior year of college, and Fallon is a single mother of a six year old who works at the local Dress Barn and owns her own photography company. When Fallon wins a small fortune in the lottery, Bindi uses the occasion as an excuse to visit her and make amends for the event that ruined their friendship but inadvertently ends up inviting her and her daughter to come with her on her annual family trip to India instead. Once they arrive, Bindi finds herself playing second fiddle to Fallon and begins to feel a mixture of resentment and guilt at feeling jealous of a friend for whose entire life situation she feels indirectly responsible, while Fallon finds in Bindi's family a joy and acceptance in life she never thought she could have again. But when Bindi's cousin runs away and she and Fallon embark on a cross country trip to find her, both are forced to confront their hidden problems and test the limits of their friendship in the backdrop of a country filled with struggles of its own. Region: Part one is in Illinois, Part two takes place throughout India The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Now that is a good question! I could see a young Diane Keaton playing Fallon, but I'm not sure who would play Bindi.

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JJ_Gitlin — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 15:40:35 -0400

User name: JJ_Gitlin Title: Gods, Men, and Monsters Genre: Sci-Fi/Thriller Synopsis: War, Famine, Disease, Pestilence. The Big Four is the official name for them in the Justice Department, but most of the rookies know them as The Horsemen. The old legend when the first incarnations rode in from the darkness and offered assistance to humanity in exchange for certain...liberties. Since then, nothing’s been the same. Thousands of years since those dark days of cold and fear in the depths of history, humans has used the Horsemen to their advantage, or so they think. Now, humanity thinks they have outgrown them. Each and every one of them is outlawed, except Death, who has disappeared from any and all records, his reputation and work is all that remains like a lingering shadow. The Justice Department knows the rest have gone underground, taking their business and transforming them into their criminal organizations, legendary in the lower districts of the capitol. Businesses like Success, Wealth, Faith, Health, and Justice have taken the Big Four’s place in the government. Humans masquerading as the Horsemen’s equals. Everyone has a talent these days, so it’s understandable that they have an inflated sense of egotism. Humanity is no longer quite exactly human. With the Horsemen’s help, evolution made leaps and bounds in progress. Humans with incredible mastery of manipulation, strength, longevity, stealth, and the like have grown proud and arrogant. There’s always a consequence, though. With the Horsemen ousted out of the spotlight and legitimacy, certain humans think themselves gods. Gods with a keen business strategy. The Enforcement of Justice department within the dilapidating Justice Building is slowly growing weaker and weaker as the rest of humanity believes there is no need. They have it all under control. Morgan Baines’ job is simply a clerk for the Justice Building, subject to long hours, hardened co-workers with skills of their own, and no real ability that anyone thinks is useful. Morgan lacks the one thing to make it in this world, a gift. The other departments hire purely on gifts alone, usually entire families will work for them same business. Morgan knows a family of seven who all work as idea pushers for the Success Department. What she doesn’t have is her own gift to impress people. She can’t lift cars or make people believe what she is saying, or charm people into illusions. Morgan finds this incredibly difficult to deal with. People think she is some genetic mutation gone the wrong way around. So with everyone is preoccupied with the biggest murder investigation (the Vice-President drowned in the river roiling around the detectives in the Justice Department and War himself is spotted in the lower districts, Morgan thinks she can do her job and be left alone. Wrong. When a man no one sees approaches her and asks her if she would like a gift of her own, Morgan finds herself in the middle of a clash between legends and what now rules humanity. Region: An Alternate universe, takes place in the immense labyrinth of the Capitol City of the world's biggest superpower. The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Natalie Portman as Morgan Baines and Mark Sheppard as Death

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Sofia - me — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 15:46:19 -0400

User name: Sofia - me Title: I believe I can fly Genre: Young novel Synopsis: "Name: James Cleveland Age: 15 Resident in: Boston, USA Likes: boys People who know it: none People he wants to tell: everybody People he plans on telling until his sixteenth birthday in two weeks: everyone" Region: Boston, USA The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Logan Lerman

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gemini_swede — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 16:11:42 -0400

User name: gemini_swede Title: Pandora's Box Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Zoe McKell just graduated high school and received a mysterious gift from a relative she doesn't remember ever meeting before. The gift is an ornate box, sealed shut with a sturdy silver lock. After weeks of not being able to find a matching key, and finally pushing the mystery out of her mind, an accident breaks the lock. The box is opened, and Zoe couldn't tell you what escaped from it, just that something did and it didn't look friendly. Once she realizes that whatever escaped that box is a big deal and need to be contained, she knows she needs help. She'll find that help in the most unlikely of places, leading to the biggest adventure of her life. Region: Small-town New England The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Anna Kendrick

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thekai05 — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 16:17:17 -0400

User name: thekai05 Title: Flight of Kyrie Genre: Children's Adventure Synopsis: An out-of-work pilot, his wife, and three children are forced to leave their land, but are determined not to leave their home behind. Mr. Timmons takes his family on a wild ride when he converts their house into an airplane, adding wings and helicopter blades to the beautiful country home. They go flying around the globe in their house-plane, named the Kyrie, searching for a new place to settle down, but a mysterious man is following them and they don't know if he is friend or foe. Villains are trying to steal the marvelous engineering secrets of the house-plane, and they kidnap the children, holding them for ransom and demanding the blue-print schematics to the house-plane. Mr. Timmons must somehow get a job to support his family, save his children, and discover who the mysterious man is before his precious family falls apart and the Kyrie is stolen from them forever. Region: USA: Georgia: Savannah The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Mr. Timmons- Hugh Jackman Mrs. Timmons- Emma Thompson The Children: Cameron Monaghan Ariel Winter Bailee Madison

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heimarmenee — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 16:22:41 -0400

User name: heimarmenee Title: Decembrion Genre: YA Fiction/Fantasy Synopsis: I am not a liar, never have been, never plan on becoming one. I am sixteen-nearly-seventeen, the silent middle syllable of three sisters. My life was the proverbial white picket fence. I am the lie. I am not Briony Prideaux, the New Yorker, sister to Dephi and Romy. I am Brie Pennington instead, have been all my life without really knowing. Brie, the Londoner daughter of the people who I once called Aunt and Uncle. I am changed now. I cannot go back. After the accident, they came for me, said I am not what I thought I was. They said I was Touched by a faerie as a small girl, and haven't been completely all right since. I can do things I shouldn't be able to. They whisked my sisters and I to London, stuck us into a secret society and said play nicely. My new mentor, Marit, is icy-cold and so is her beauty. Conlan is too much like Austen's Darcy for comfort, tall and silent and observant. Leo seems to be the only kind one in the village, and little Niamh. Still, I am alone. And I cannot escape. Region: Canada :: Saskatchewan :: Saskatoon The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Gosh. Can I say aspiring-actress me? No? Theeennnnn...Hailee Steinfeld. Note: Apologies if this has been nominated already, although I'm fairly sure it hasn't :)

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sleevi — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 16:40:14 -0400

User name: sleevi Title: The Dead March On Genre: Sci-Fi Synopsis: The dead prey on the living and the Last City is nearly empty, crumbling into the sea. One by one, the residents leave, wandering alone into the desert now that the age of humanity is over. Kesla joins a mass migration of children, hoping to find a mythical city of humans completely untouched by war, plague or famine: a new Last City. But thousands of miles lay between here and there, to say nothing of the tribes of warring sorcerers, hordes of the feral undead and countless other atrocities intent on finally ending the human race for good. Region: Iowa: Cedar Rapids The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Asa Butterfield (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2633535/)

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NightBloomer — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 16:44:33 -0400

User name: NightBloomer Title: Tree Climber Genre: Young Adult & Youth Synopsis: Ever since childhood, Jovie has directed her own destiny by daring herself to do the things she wants most, the things she needs most, and sometimes the things that scare her most. When she was younger, she dared herself to climb the tallest trees she could find, to talk to the classmates others avoided, and to keep her parents from knowing she could hear them fighting from her room. Now that she's older, the dares are getting more serious, the stakes higher, the trees taller. These self-initiated challenges always made her feel secure, but when circumstances suddenly force her to look herself clearly in the eyes, she is faced with some things she would rather leave unseen. Will Jovie's dares alone be enough to help her through, or will she be forced to look outward for the strength to grasp the next branch? Region: USA :: New Hampshire The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Ellen Page

Official Nomination Thread: The Bloodied Shield

Thorsten — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 16:58:02 -0400

User name: Thorsten Title: The Bloodied Shield Genre: Contemporary Fantasy Synopsis: Erik Vinter is an Einherjar - a man possessed by the spirit of an ancient Norse warrior who fell in battle more than a thousand years ago. For more than a millennium men such as he has been the vessel of Odin's finest warriors, fearless fighters who would give themselves completely to their inner spirit in times of battle, and in turn gain superhuman strength and prowess. These men are destined to seek out evil that has spilled into earth through the gates of the Netherworlds and vanquish them or die trying. For the twentyfive year old Erik, this has meant years of tracking down beasts and apparitions across the face of the earth and putting them to the blade. A job that has become increasingly difficult, for the numbers of Einherjar is ever dwindling and the foe has become increasingly clever and devious as the ages has passed. Now, with the theft of an ancient Norse runetablet, known as the Bloodied Shield, and a series of gruesome murders linked to old pagan rituals, Erik finds himself in the metropolis of Toronto in Ontaria, Canada, where a mysterious enemy intends to raise an ancient evil. The Draugr. Region: Toronto, CA, with flashbacks throughout history. The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

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Mcfeegle — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 17:06:07 -0400

I feel kind of lame nominating myself, but I'd really love for my book to get a cover. So here goes. User name: Mcfeegle Title: Occult and Whey Genre: Mystery Synopsis: When a cheese inspector’s fiance stumbles upon a bee cult’s attempted human sacrifice and is falsely accused of kidnapping, the two get caught in the middle of an ancient rivalry between two minor Greek deities who are each trying to take control of the government through the nation’s cheese market. They must try to figure out what’s going on and put a stop to it before processed cheese becomes not only disgusting, but dangerous as well. Region: Utah: Salt Lake City The actor who would play your main character(s) in the movie adaptation: Martin Freeman as Edwin Camembert

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Attiya Latif — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 17:10:23 -0400

USER NAME: Attiya Latif TITLE: Branded by Time GENRE: Literary Fiction,i guess.... SYNOPSIS: "Do you love me, Ahlam?" "Yes,mama, of course!" The chubby little girl cries, her dark eyes wide with innocence and tears,her cherub's mouth trembling. A shadowy figure leans back in a chair and smiles. "I'm the only one you love? No one else?" At this the child lowers her eyes, uncertain, ducking her head and letting her choppy bangs fall across her face. "Well?"comes the voice, cracking in a sudden anger. "Yes,mama," whispers the girl. "You're the only one." The shadow tilts its head back and laughs, and the darkness rages, and swirls, and all the world is shaking and echoing with that terrible mocking laughter- "Ahlam! Hurry up, we're late for class!" I jerked around,startled out of my day-dreams. Or day-nightmares, if you want to be specific. "Coming!" I called to my friends, turning to the dull,cracked bathroom mirror once more. Deftly, I adjusted my head-scarf so that it fell in a graceful arc about my shoulders, picked up my superfluous amount of schoolbooks,and, with my head held high and my shoulders thrown back, I marched out of the humid, dimly lit bathroom and into the gleaming hallway, ready to face the day, my ghosts following behind. REGION: USA:: Maryland ACTOR FOR MAIN CHARACTER: I cant think any one... As you can see from the synopsis, this tale is told about a Muslim girl, so,if you know any one... any ideas?

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Etheril — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 17:18:15 -0400

USERNAME: Etheril TITLE: Howl GENRE: Supernatural SYNOPSIS: California State University Chico known rather infamously for its 1980s appearance in Playboy magazine rating it the best party school in the United States of America. Thirty years later, nothing has really changed despite the school's best attempts to do so. But Chico has more to offer than just a school known for partying until the sun comes up; the small city has some of the most beautiful parks within walking distance of most of the town. Two university students, Piper and Dallas, are striving to get into better shape and head up to Upper Bidwell one weekend, hoping that the hiking will help them sweep away those extra pounds. However, it's not a miracle plant that helps them lose weight that they find up in the hills of Upper Bidwell, it's a little boy lost. Piper and Dallas are left with a tough choice but in the end, as night falls and no parents show up, take him home and plan to take him to the police the next morning since the boy has attached himself to Piper. The next morning brings some surprises: werewolves on the doorstep and the little boy's father who isn't quite pleased that his son has taken a shine to one of the women and now their secret is out. Keeping their secret is going to be harder but Piper and Dallas are left without any choice in the matter when the Sacramento Basin Pack decides that they will join the "family" whether they like it or not. ACTORS: Billie Piper for Piper and Li Gong for Dallas

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MyEvilTwin — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 17:22:44 -0400

User name: MyEvilTwin Title: Bread For Revolution Genre: Science Fiction/Fantasy Synopsis: Having spent 8 years hiding from the authorities in a secret room, 18 year old Leo is finally let out and allowed to become the baker's new apprentice. Not knowing he should keep his own creativity in check for the sake of his survival he bakes a different bread than the government approved recipe stipulates. For his own protection he's brought in to join the resistance movement. There he has more innovative ideas. The bread and his ideas are a success at first but eventually brings down the secret police on him and he no longer knows who to trust in the resistance. Region: Europe :: Sweden The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Freddie Highmore

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nonalienabductee — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 17:30:25 -0400

Heh, I second this one. Sounds like a lot of fun!

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Gambit508 — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 17:47:09 -0400

User name: gambit508 Title: Thorns Of The Sky Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: In the war-torn land of Aako, Tobias Brewer, a smuggler with a flair for the dramatic takes a courier job. Little does he know that his package will change everything. Now, forced into a war he cares nothing about, Tobias and his ever-present partner, Evren Glass, must get to the mountain kingdom of Yurshak before their pasts catch up with them. The path isn't an easy one as the pair and their ever growing group of allies, come across conniving airship pirates, fearsome wyverns, blood-soaked deserts, beast-like barbarians and more. Region: USA: Indiana The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Hmm, I'm not sure, either Damian Lewis with longer hair, or Johnny Depp if he dyed his hair red

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russianfreak373 — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 17:52:55 -0400

USER NAME: russianfreak373 Title: Theory of Everything Genre:somewhere along the lines of gothic fiction Synopsis: Arlington Nicholas Sterry's only title in life had been the one on his birth certificate.He never was the handsome athlete his brother Georgie was or the saintly child his sister Holly was. No, he was just the dreamer, the kid who ran away to Memphis to study philosophy, a dream he had only truly shared with his grandfather. But when his beloved granddad passes, he leaves Arlington him only a bottle of moonshine and a ticket to NYC with a note on the back telling him to "conquer Babylon for me." After recovering from the hangover induced by his granddads departure gift, Arlington begins to notice he knows more about his loved ones than he should. In fact it seems he knows everything there is to know about them...relationships become strained as Arlington is forced to pretend he doesn't know the deepest darkest secrets of his mother and siblings alike, and ultimately he escapes to New York. But there, surrounded by the world elite the temptation to use his new talent overwhelms his innocence and through a dark and twisted web of extortion and influence Arlington effectively becomes the puppet master. But as his power grows a different side of the timid grad student is unearthed; a side obsessed with control, of those he hates, fears, and loves. Region:Usa:Alabama The actor to play my character in the film: Arthur darvill (Arlington) andJames Mcavoy(Georgie) and a side girlfriend character named Fritz (real name Francesca) definitely mary elizabeth instead

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saltzworks — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 18:09:11 -0400

User name: Saltzworks Title: Hana 2.4 Genre: Light Sci Fi / YA Synopsis: Two things Denton knows for sure: 1 - It ain't true you see your life flash before your eyes when you die. 2- On the other hand, it is true you see stars when you get beaned on the head hard enough. Suck Maggots! Despite being only 15, Denton should know, seeing as how he’s done it twice already, almost die that is. As bad as things are for Den now; broken leg—unrelated to any death experience. Hair filled with a giganto lung hawk from his spit-wad tossing identical twin brother—almost related to a near death experience, almost. Or trying to stay a step ahead of an unpredictable dad who spends his time bouncing between total tv-mind-control zone out or hyper-super-get-it-done mode. It's all nothing compared to the series of events Denton accidentally triggers through an inadvertent DNA transfer. If one confused, clumsy, and messed up teen isn’t bad enough, now we’ve got Hana: Poster child for Freakenstein central, or she would be if the general public were allowed knowledge of her. Not that any of it shows on the outside, no, we’re talking molecular level freakishness. What would you do if you could do anything, if you could control matter? Would you use this power to become the next billionaire? To what extent would those that created you go, in order to control you; and what if that power, not unlike King Midas’ gift of the golden touch, carried within it the ultimate curse--death. Region: USA: Utah: Utah County The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Hana: Abigail Breslin, Denton: Austin Butler

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JessiLou — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 18:16:34 -0400

User name: JessiLou Title: Origin of the Peacekeepers Genre: Sci-fi Synopsis: Earth has known peace for three decades, but that's about to change. A group of unlikely heroes must step up to defend their planet from a powerful alien called the Astral Spectre. Earth no longer has military forces, and the government decides that the best defense they've got is a rag-tag bunch of actors who play super heroes on TV. Despite being the new girl in town, Zephyr has real skills in stealth and combat, and she's about to be promoted from starlet to star hero. She and her unlikely crew must come up with real life versions of their on screen super powers to save a world that's forgotten how to save itself. Region: USA - Minnesota - Twin Cities The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Ziyi Zhang

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Danielle Abigail Maxwell — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 18:18:11 -0400

User name: Danielle Abigail Maxwell Title: Mischief in Disguise Genre: Fanfiction/Science Fiction Synopsis: Their world has changed. Their surroundings are different. They are lost. Each of the ten official Disney Princesses have found themselves in a place they have never seen or experienced before. Their dresses are torn and battered. Their faces streaked with tears and dirt. For each are at a loss. What kind of magic transported them? And what kind of person had it within themselves to commit such an odd kidnapping? Each Disney Prince of an official Disney Princess wonders the same few questions. All ten Princes are stuck on Earth, frantic to find their wives. Little do they know, it is a force beyond their world and beyond their universe that has found them worthy subjects of his reign. With only their brains and feet to move them forward in living, each Princess uses the resources of the world they are on to attempt to learn about their new home, and each continue to hope the nightmare they have been thrown into ends soon. A force beyond the universe stands laughing. And has plans to invent himself, in a way… so that he is understood… and accepted. Region: USA: Washington: Walla Walla The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Main Antagonist/MC: Loki - Tom Hiddleston

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AustinKW — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 18:39:17 -0400

User name: AustinKW Title: There is Darkness Here Genre: Horror Synopsis: The Second Circle is a cult that worships a group of demons that will have a direct hand in the Apocalypse. The leader, a so-called prophet named Alexander, commands his followers to reach into the town and surrounding areas to find young girls and bring them to the cult's center. His prophecy states that a group of seven girls, through corruption and torture, shall bear the incarnations that they worship and that this will earn them safety during the End of Days. * Elise is fifteen and she's been missing for six months. The police have no more leads and have closed the case, her parents mourn her as dead, and the town is settling back into a quiet and chugging life. But Rose won't give up, she refuses to forget her little sister and she'll stop at nothing to bring her home safely. Region: Bowling Green, Kentucky The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: (two protagonists in this one) Rose: I would audition for it! If not me then Emma Watson, I think she could go dark enough for the role. Alexander: I'd like to see if Jake Gyllenhaal could twist enough to fit it. Christan Bale would be my second choice (American Psycho, anyone?)

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The Masked Writer — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 19:06:59 -0400

Username: The Masked Writer Title: LA Undead Genre: Crime Synopsis: LA Undead is a small gang formed by a group of friends who were raised surrounded by crime. Over the past few months, they have made a few mistakes. Now they must pay for it, with their lives. There is 6 of them and each one has their own name to keep their identities hidden - Kill Em, Cock It, Cide, Da Corpz, Kraze and Master. Region: Europe - England - Milton Keynes

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The Masked Writer — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 19:14:59 -0400

[quote=The Masked Writer] Username: The Masked Writer Title: LA Undead Genre: Crime Synopsis: LA Undead is a small gang formed by a group of friends who were raised surrounded by crime. Over the past few months, they have made a few mistakes. Now they must pay for it, with their lives. There is 6 of them and each one has their own name to keep their identities hidden - Kill Em, Cock It, Cide, Da Corpz, Kraze and Master. Region: Europe - England - Milton Keynes [/quote] I forgot to add this: The actors who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Hollywood Undead - The Band

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SisterTime — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 19:15:40 -0400

User name: SisterTime Title: The Neurological Disorder of Death Man Genre: Fantasy/Supernatural/I-Really-Don't-Know Synopsis: Luke has considered 286 ways of killing himself, but every option is either too messy, too inconsiderate, or too impractical. Refusing to interrupt someone else's life in order to end his own, Luke lives in the introverted prison of his obsessive compulsion, hoping death will come sooner rather than later. That is until, through a bizarre set of coincidences, he meets the Death Man. Whether a sufferer of a strange medical condition, a miracle from God, or a supernatural entity, the Death Man has much to teach Luke about life, despite his lack of a heartbeat. The two will travel together in the world of the Wreckage, meeting the lost and forgotten debris from humanity's tragedies, and exploring the grey area between life and death. Region: USA: Arizona: Phoenix The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Hmm... Nicholas Hoult for Luke maybe. I don't know about Death Man.

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Linchy — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 19:18:08 -0400

Sigh...I guess it's worth a shot :) User name: Linchy Title: The Indiscretion of Wolves Genre: Mystery/Thriller Synopsis: Brazilian snobs, Portuguese runaways, a five year old and some dead woman. Does that give you a vague idea? Or maybe it doesn't, because it's too blurry to see. Perhaps you'll get something when you find out that there's a boy, and that boy has a mother. That boy's mother just died. And now that this boy is all alone, he's got nowhere to go. But he's got some weirdo uncle; an uncle whom he never knew, and an uncle who takes him in. An uncle who, eccentric at first, with his melancholy mansion and his heavily undefinable accent, seems to have as many secrets as his dead mother, secrets that the boy will find out...eventually. All we know at this point is that it's got something to do with his loss of his mother. Perhaps some baddies. A scent of a crime. Some other things thrown into the mix. But as he's dawned on his mother's place in this story, will he find his own? Right now, though, he has to babysit some mute five year old. Oh, but she's got something to do with this too. Region: Australia :: Melbourne The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Johnny Depp. (totally)

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hudsongirl95 — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 20:01:01 -0400

Username: hudsongirl95 Title: La Vie Americano Genre: Political Fiction Synopsis: In a future American dystopia, Bella-Rose Breyer grew up being fed conservative propaganda from the Arizona public school system. She was not taught the values of either side; she was merely told that everyone was either "red" or "blue". Bella-Rose's parents, on the other hand, rejected both extremes and lived as revolutionaries against the oncoming civil war. When Bella-Rose was fourteen, her parents were killed in a riot. She and her brother Ben fled to Mexico, meeting a young orphan girl and a teenage boy whose parents fled the country without him because he was homosexual. In a society where gay genocide was the norm, the odd group traveled only at night. Getting to Mexico, they were stopped by soldiers guarding the border. Making their way to seek refuge in Los Angeles, Bella-Rose became a mother figure to orphan Annalise and teaches her to question everything, eventually opening a secret school against the wishes of the government where children can learn without propaganda form either side of the political spectrum.

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satt- — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 22:22:49 -0400

User name: satt- Title: Bishop's Isle Genre: Mystery/Thriller/Crime Synopsis: Bishop's Isle has never seen more than a stolen bicycle, much less a serial killer--until now. When bodies start turning up, the local law enforcement decides to call in a federal agent to take charge, in a case where the island's detectives know no more to investigating a serial murder than the locals themselves. Region: USA :: New Jersey :: Northwest The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Federal agent: Anna Torv, Lead Detective: Joshua Jackson

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satt- — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 22:26:31 -0400

Or Adam Scott, for lead detective.

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eBirdie — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 22:50:03 -0400

Username: eBirdie Title: Teapot Genre: Youth Steampunk/Sci-fi Synopsis: A young girl, Essie, discovers an ancient rocket ship in a dusty vault beneath her grandmother’s barn. It reminds her, curiously, of an old copper teapot, far less sophisticated than a space bound craft ought to be...or so she believes. She investigates further with the help of Leo, the boy from the farm down the road, but things go terribly wrong when the rocket is launched with Essie and Leo aboard! Along for the ride is a motley group of engineers, scientists, and mythologists…with the worst of intentions. Essie and Leo must discover a way to thwart the crew’s plans before they reach their destination and get home again in one piece. Can they also uncover the mystery of the rocket’s origins and put to right an ancient wrong? Can they learn to trust one another and put differences aside in service of the greater good? Teapot is a story of friendship and sacrifice against a backdrop of myth, alternate realities, and interstellar travel. Region: Illinois, USA Actor to play main character in movie adaptation: I'd have to research young actresses, I guess, but I picture a several-years-younger-than-she-is-now Dakota Blue Richards.

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quo — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 22:53:47 -0400

User name: Quo Title: Iridescent Genre: Supernatural Synopsis: There are girls who have it all, everything anybody's ever wanted. But not Ronnie. She was born into a once happy family, until it was consumed by the aftermath of the recession. Her father forced to take job after job until he became the delivery man of a drug dealer. Her mother gave up on the family she once cherished, and has taken up a side of prostitution to survive. She doesn't come home for nights upon end. And Ronnie's little brother grows in this environment that will one day shape him. Ronnie herself cannot do a single thing to help them. In fact she's dealing with her psychotic stalker that attempts to rape her. She turns to suicide as a last hope to escape, instead she finds him. He offers to change her life, to change it into the life she's always wanted. In exchange? Only for the one thing that's still left, her soul. Ronnie takes the deal and laughs as she plunges herself into the bottom of the river, thinking the man was probably a crazy homeless. Instead as she passes out in the river, moments later she wakes up in a bed overlooking the entire Manhatten. It turns out, her life has changed. Now she's one of those girls, who has everything and so much more. Veronica ("Ronnie") goes to prep school, her parents are in love and her little brother is fine. But as time goes on Veronica has to learn that even when things turn out the way she wanted them to, it's never the same as she imagined. Region: China; Shanghai The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: A brunette Britt Robertson would be absolutely perfectly for the role of Ronnie.

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superstarlala — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 23:02:43 -0400

User name: superstarlala Title: My Little Secret Coffeehouse Genre: YA Fiction Synopsis: Naomi thought she was just average. She had good grades and great friends and she loved music and performing. So one day when a mysterious box and envelope with a key and directions is dropped on her doorstep she decides to follow it and she ends up finding a pretty old building in the "secret" part of town. When her best friend, Hannah sees it, she has an idea to open up a secret coffeehouse- only for teenagers. And without thinking Naomi says yes, and with the help of Hannah and her two sisters, they start a coffee house. But soon the letters keep coming, and trying to deal with school, running your own coffee house, and keeping your overprotective parents from finding out may be enough to make Naomi break. Region: USA: Maryland The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Miranda Cosgrove

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jeanie.gordon — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 23:39:17 -0400

User name: jeanie.gordon Title: The Maskmaker Genre: Mystery Synopsis: In a culture where masks are as much a part of a person as their own skin, true identities are concealed, manipulated, and stolen. When fifteen bodies are found dead and maskless within the span of only a few months, the mystery of their deaths goes unsolved and the bodies are never identified. Years later when the Maskless Fifteen are but a grotesque memory, a house is found with a room in which sixteen masks are discovered. Though the murderer had just passed away, the mystery is revived and the nephew of the man who wore the sixteenth mask begins to notice oddities in the deaths of the fifteen and the disappearance of his uncle. He sets out to discover the intentions of the murderer and how exactly his missing uncle is involved. Reaching all the way up through society to the highest class of elites, the ruling monarchy, this mystery brings peril to the young man and all those he seeks out for help. Region: USA::California::Humboldt County The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Eddie Redmayne

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Dan Dawer — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 23:41:47 -0400

Username: Dan Dawer Title: Switch Genre: Young Adult Fiction Synopsis: Maggie Miles is the best high school debater in the state of Indiana--nobody doubts that. But at the start of what everyone expects to be her triumphant senior year, her debate partner (and best friend) unexpectedly quits the team, leaving Maggie in the lurch and without much of a chance to qualify for the Champions Tournament. Left with no other option, Maggie teams up with Pete Booker, a freshman wrestler nicknamed "Thump," to make a last-ditch effort to save her debate career. As Maggie and Pete face off against their opponents, they are surprised to find they can hold their own. But winning a few big rounds is different from being champions, and Maggie and Pete must decide how much they're willing to give up in exchange for victory. The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I don't really know many teen actresses. Ellen Page? The girl from Winter's Bone?

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Sarah Fischer — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 00:24:03 -0400

User name: Sarah Fischer Title: Blocked Genre: Mainstream Fiction (I think...) Synopsis: What if your world was populated by the characters who populated the pages of your novels? A writer in New York, struggling to make ends meet as only a writer, finds in his office a man who looks oddly familiar, Simon. He is the main character in the narrator's unfinished novel, a thirty-five year old secretary who remains a child at heart. The writer runs. Hallucinations aren't good for anyone; he tries to clear his head, ignore Simon and now his other character, Arthur. But it doesn't work. As he investigates why his characters have manifested themselves in the flesh, he must work through his own life--his relationships, his job, his writing--and find out what (and who) he is really living for. Region: USA:: Illinois The actor who would play your main character(s) in the movie adaptation: Tim Roth as narrator, Michael C. Hall as Simon, Benedict Cumberbatch as Arthur

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MamaC9176 — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 00:42:08 -0400

User Name: MamaC9176 Title: Not Without his Innocents Genre: Mainstream Fiction Synopsis: Andrea Pereria, news woman for Channel 10 finds herself covering not only the biggest story of her career, but the biggest story of the year when she is assigned to the murder trial of Andrew Cruz. The only problem, she can't seem to jump on the media bandwagon with everyone else and assume that he is obviously guilty, as all the evidence shows that he isn't. As she sits through his trial and hears witness after witness declare his innocents. She hears the stories of neglect and abuse that the mother had actually inflicted on her infant son. She hears of back room deals made by the mother made with State Prosecutors so that she could be acquited, and through it all Andrea can't help but to see the obvious flaws in the justice system. Putting her job on the line, she reports on what she feels the true story is in the case, the claiming of this man's innocents just so that someone will serve jail time. Through getting to know him, they fall in love, and must wait for the verdict together, hoping it won't end their romance forever. The verdict, comes back proving everything that Andrea thought the entire time, he wasn't innocent until proven guilty, he was guilty until proven innocent. Sure the State put someone in jail for the crime, but it wasn't without taking the innocents of man who didn't commit it. Region: Massachusetts - Cape Cod The Actor who would play your main character in the movie adaption: FMC - Andrea Perreria - Lyndsy Fonseca MMC - Andrew Cruz - A scuzzed up James Franco with an additional 30 lbs or so

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Sakitu — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 00:42:33 -0400

User name: Sakitu Title: Learning Me Genre: YA Synopsis: Orphaned at age 6, Austin, now a renowned genealogist, has been on the search to fill his own family tree for years without luck. Until now. A small clue entwined in the roots of a client's family tree leads Austin on a chase for his own past. Over a period of weeks and jumping from country to country Austin will learn more than he may want to know about where he comes from. Region: Vermont The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: [A Clean Shaven or Slightly Scruffy] Sean Maguire

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Violetfangs — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 00:54:18 -0400

Username: Violetfangs Title: Genre: YA/Fantasy/Adventure Synopsis: Tanner Hope had always been different. From his bleach blond hair, pale skin, and bright blue eyes to his sudden, erratic outbursts, being noticed had never been an issue. Most kids dream of having that amount of recognition. Yet, Tanner, after living with that attention for his entire life, had stopped wanting it. No one understood what truly went on in his mind. Therapists, counselors, psychiatrists, teachers, and his parents had tried getting through to him; diagnosing his symptoms. "It's schizophrenia," they would say, without ever listening to him. They were all the same. Schizophrenia was voices. In his mind, there was more than that. The voices went to faces the faces went to people-things-and the people went to worlds. When Tanner closes his eyes, those worlds become his; those worlds become reality. Usually, they aren't too strange; more like same people, different personalities. But when, in one brand new world, a war breaks loose, Tanner suddenly can't open his eyes. The only way to save himself and the all of reality is to listen. Will you keep your eyes open, or will you follow the voices? Region: USA:North County San Diego The actor who would play my main character in the movie: Alex Pettyfer

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briggs — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 00:55:54 -0400

Username: briggs Title: Outcasts Genre: Fiction/Adventure Synopsis: Because of ancient marks on their hands that none of them know anything about, 14 year old Addison Mae Taylor (or Addie, for short) and her three best friends are rejected from the rest of the society, along with their whole race of outcasts. The four must discover the shocking truth about their history, journey on a seemingly impossible to find someone that doesn't exist, and gain equal rights for their rejected race once and for all. Region: USA :: California :: Los Angeles Actor: I'm not sure but maybe Chloë Moretz with short, straight hair.

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Violetfangs — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 00:56:08 -0400

Whoops, forgot the title... Title:The Voice of the Time

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unashamed.love — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 01:04:34 -0400

User name: unashamed.love Title: That Quirky Miss Olivia Genre: YA Synopsis: Olivia is different from most girls her age. Her favorite past time is to walk through the snow laden forest near her home and to think. She thinks big, interesting thoughts in her little 12-year-old mind that make sense and change people. She's happy, and she's loved. But when little Miss Olivia comes down with a mysterious, deadly disease, the perfect world she's grown up in falls apart. Her family, her friends, everyone she knows gives up hope, but Olivia holds onto it tight, and stays, of all things, happy and thankful. Everyone around starts to wonder how she does it. How does she stay happy? How can she have hope when she's face to face with death? Region: USA, Santa Barbara The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: A young Katie Leung? Olivia's 12.

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unashamed.love — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 01:10:42 -0400

This one sounds incredibly amazing. Seconded. :)

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Who Am I — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 01:22:53 -0400

User Name: Who Am I Title: Jill's Hollow Genre: Horror & Supernatural Synopsis: Jill woke up with a migraine worthy of a thousand hangovers and cotton mouth that made her tongue feel like a dried out sponge. Pushing back the pain, she managed to take a quick look around her surroundings. From what she could tell, she was in a supply closet--a horribly trashed one since the lights were broken in and the shelves empty of any said supplies. The only illumination came from the vertical window in the only exit. The quick glance at the bright light made her cringe in pain and she had to look away to help recollect herself; she was certain that once her head was clear and no banging was occurring to her temples would this strange event be answered. Instead, she realized: She couldn't remember who she was. She knew her name, her birthday, even her mother's maiden name--but the events that pulled her to this situation didn't exist. Who was she? Where was she? And why did she wake up here? Too many questions unanswered so Jill decided now was a time to investigate outside of this little room. Jill had stood up and a chain rattled. Her ankle was shackled by a metal brace and a long chain connected to it ran up the wall behind her and into the large vent above. As her eyes followed the chain links she'd be greeted with something she didn't see before. Glowing red eyes inside the vent. And that was when she heard the blood-curdling roar. This would be the beginning of the trials of Jill. A young woman who must face unspeakable horrors in what was once a homely little insane asylum by the name of Sunny Acres. Trapped within its' walls, she must use her wit and common sense to survive this twisted-reality where Eldtrich horrors stalk the halls. She is not alone, though, as there are other trapped here alongside her. A doctor, a boy by the name of Jack, and a mysterious figure by the name of Warden. Jill must dive into the depths of madness and the unknown to find her answers and a way out of this otherworldly prison. Region: USA, Florida: Palm Beaches The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: A younger Marion Cotillard.

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MontyPythonBunnies — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 01:28:14 -0400

User Name: MontyPythonBunnies Title: The Ghosts Behind Me Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: 13 years ago Evangeline Alderly and Ian MacPherson were two children far away from home who became friends out of necessity… 5 years ago Evie and Ian were in love, and the world spread out before them, theirs to explore. Until they seized the opportunity... “I know why my parents took me away.” These are the first words Evie has heard from Ian since they were separated. When he vanishes again, the words he left behind begin an adventure that Evie could never have imagined. Now, as the normal world around her crumbles, the ghosts of one tragic year and her memories of the boy she used to love, drag her across the snow covered highlands to the doors of the mysterious Laggan House. There, where the past and present touch, she finds herself among lost people and strange portraits, caught up in an unfinished story whose characters are desperate for an ending. No matter the cost.... Region: USA :: Maine The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Hmm… this gave me a pause, because I had never thought of them in terms of actors. I found them though! Think Gemma Arterton and Eddie Redmayne in Tess of D’Ubervilles.

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TeriTardy — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 01:42:31 -0400

Wonderful idea. I would buy this book.

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TeriTardy — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 01:49:44 -0400

Unusual idea. Great possibility for a psychological thriller.

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luvinpadfoot — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 01:53:03 -0400

User name: luvinpadfoot Title: Liar Liar Genre: YA Synopsis: Riley's father abandoned her at the age of ten. Since then, she's built walls to keep anyone else from getting close enough to hurt her. Four years later she meets Damien, the first to start breaking the walls down. Damien loves her dearly, but also missing a father and abused by his brother, Damien's got a dark side that could end up hurting Riley more than her father ever did. Liar Liar follows Riley and the lies Damien told her throughout the course of their relationship, beginning with the ever important "I'll never hurt you". Region: USA :: Virginia :: Richmond The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I couldn't find someone who looked exactly like her, but something along the lines of Willa Holland with dark auburn hair.

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TeriTardy — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 01:56:16 -0400

Interesting idea. There have been previous stories regarding transplant recipients developing aspects of the organ donor. I like your version of the idea.

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TeriTardy — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 02:04:39 -0400

I would buy multiple copies of this story. America, my home, has also been sold to foreign interests so I empathize.

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TeriTardy — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 02:12:25 -0400

Original look at a much adapted story. I like seeing things through James Hook? eyes.

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TeriTardy — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 02:15:36 -0400

Creative idea. Gets my vote.

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Who Am I — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 02:16:13 -0400

Edited my synopsis--now its' prettier! Jill woke up with a migraine worthy of a thousand hangovers and cotton mouth that made her tongue feel like a dried out sponge. Pushing back the pain, she managed to take a quick look around her surroundings. From what she could tell, she was in a supply closet--a horribly trashed one since the lights were broken in and the shelves empty of any said supplies. The only illumination came from the vertical window in the only exit. The quick glance at the bright light made her cringe in pain and she had to look away to help recollect herself; she was certain that once her head was clear and no banging was occurring to her temples would this strange event be answered. Instead, she realized: She couldn't remember who she was. She knew her name, her birthday, even her mother's maiden name--but the events that pulled her to this situation didn't exist. Who was she? Where was she? And why did she wake up here? Too many questions were unanswered; she had to leave. As Jill stood up a chain rattled. Her ankle was shackled by a metal brace. The chain that was connected to it ran up the wall behind her and into a large vent. Her brow furrowed as she stared in to the shadows, her hand carefully pulling at the chain to see what it was stuck. That was when she'd be greeted with something she didn't see before. Glowing red eyes. This would be the beginning of the trials of Jill. A young woman who must face unspeakable horrors in what was once a homely asylum by the name of Sunny Acres. Trapped within its' walls, she must use her wit and common sense to survive this twisted-reality where Eldtrich horrors stalk the halls. She is not alone, though, as there are other trapped here alongside her. A crippled doctor whose ambitions are capable of saving lives or ending them; a young inmate plagued by the creatures who live in the shadows; and a monster with no form, only the unrelenting goal of dragging the survivors to hallways no one dares to venture to. Into the depths of madness, Jill seeks to find her answers and a way back home.

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RhymesWithWitch — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 02:30:25 -0400

User name: RhymesWithWitch Title: Elysian Genre: Sci-Fi Synopsis: Benjamin Alloway is a young inventor; one who's been dreaming of creating an artificial life-form since childhood. Into his mid-twenties, he has met this goal, but the outcome is not what he expected, nor did he want it. This machine meant to help could only ever destroy, and to make matters worse, they're heart was literally made of metal. Centuries later Benjamin still lives, watching his own invention rule the world. But it isn't till one day, when he meets the young—and beautiful—Violet Beckham, who genuinely loves the monsters that took her world away, that he finally decides he can no longer sit back and enjoy the show. He must destroy them, and he would need Violet's help to do so. Of course, she refuses, simply due to the fact that she needs their help. Her cell-sister Sybil has become very ill over the past few months, and she swore her life to the machines if they would heal her. But Benjamin is persistent, and Violet finds herself helping him regardless. But what happens when Benjamin discovers the source behind the machine's malfunction? I can honestly tell you that he's in over his head. Region: North America, but the exact location is impossible for even Benjamin to remember. The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: For Benjamin, I would most likely have Matt Cohen play him. He kind of fits the mental image I had, with some minor differences. As for Violet, it's a bit tricky.... No one fits the perfect description, but I guess, if I had to choose, it would be Katie McGrath. And for Sybil? I must automatically say that Alona Tal would be perfect ;)

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GlobalAurora — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 02:48:52 -0400

Self nomination, but if you like my synopsis or find it interesting at all I'd love it if you commented and told me! ^ _^ User name: ExoVirusPandemic Title: Tempora Heroica Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: In the very near future, NASA launches ones of its most important missions. The product of years of hard work and a political investment, the mission is to recover rock and ice samples from Mars. Considered a Holy Grail by the space community, the Mars Sample Return Mission appears to go smoothly. A rover is landed near the dead planet’s northern polar ice cap, where it collects mineral and ice samples. The rover is equipped with a special drill to ensure the samples come from several layers below the surface of the planet. The rover returns to a launch vehicle that brings it back to Earth with its precious cargo. However, the thawing of the ice releases the most dangerous threat to Earth and its residents in history-a dormant but very deadly exo-virus. The virus is an extremely infectious bacteriophage, capable of infecting thousands of different types of bacteria, allowing it to spread quickly and making it almost impossible to combat. The virus, however, does not just simply kill. It turns its victims into mindless zombies, barely alive but invulnerable in very terrifying ways, that constantly seek out and attack healthy humans to spread the virus. In a matter of days, the world is changed forever. As the world is engulfed in the pandemic, the stories of political leaders, soldiers, scientists, and civilians are followed as all must find a way to survive in a collapsing world. There are no good choices left, only hard ones as the world is invaded by a weapon not of this earth. It is a time for heroes. Region: USA :: California:: Sacramento The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Edward Norton fits one of the characters.

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GlobalAurora — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 02:52:28 -0400

^^^^^^---I'm nominating my friend, I don't know why I said self-nomination....the things you mess up on when you're tired and why do the forums have no editz button -_- Please post if you like the idea tho or msg Exo or something.

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GlassWolf — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 03:32:56 -0400

User name: GlassWolf Title: Casualties (With or without the subtitle: A soldier’s story of the Great War) Genre: Historical fiction Synopsis: In the fall of 1980, Jordan, an aspiring historian writing his thesis, knocks on the door of 84-year-old Englishman James Knight. Jordan settles himself in the sparse living room of the old man’s Sonoma Valley apartment and accepts a cup of tea from shaking, creased hands. James discourages the student from pursuing his story, urging Jordan to take up less daunting and controversial interests—such as running for president. Jordan persists: all he wants is a firsthand account of life as a soldier in the First World War. One meeting becomes two, then three as Jordan grows spellbound by a tale 65 years old and a man who recounts it with vivid memory and detail. Jordan’s thesis stretches into a book while James tells of joining the British Army in 1915, his deployment, and three years of fighting in Western Front trenches of France and Belgium. More than anything, James paints a picture of the men he fought beside, including his closest friends; Dante Vanson and Asher McKay. Jordan is well into his narrative before he understands that he isn’t writing a war story at all. . . . He’s writing a love story. Region: USA - Washington - Seattle The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Jack O’Connell would be appropriate for James when he is young, which is how most of the novel takes place. Thank you so much for considering “Casualties” for 30 Covers, 30 Days!

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The Masked Writer — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 04:07:19 -0400

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lost4wards — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 04:15:29 -0400

Username: lost4wards Title: Promises to Break Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: For centuries knights have protected the people from the dragons which lurk in the wild and stalk the skies. Guided by their courage and protected by rare magic stones that can repel dragon fire, these knights are the hope and the pride of the people. For Shaun, becoming a knight was a promise that he made to himself; inspired by the beauty and courage of his hero, Autumn, a knight like no other. He would follow in her footsteps. He would see the world beyond his tiny home. He would hold magic in his hands and touch its living warmth. And he would share his life with her. Promises. Shaun was never very good at keeping promises. Now the world is growing colder. Knights are disappearing and fear is gripping the people. There are whispers that others may be guiding the dragons. The order of dragon knights has refused him and the magic that was meant to protect him is dead and cold in his hands. Worse, Autumn has disappeared like so many others. The bright future which Shaun imagined seems lost. Things are desperate, time is short and events are unfolding that will change the world forever. With only his determination and Nael, a fellow outcast knight, for company, Shaun must survive to find Autumn and return what hope he can to his desperate heart. It's a promise. Region: Europe: Scotland: Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Colin Morgan why not.

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Christopher Lee Long — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 04:16:27 -0400

User name: Christopher Lee Long (yeah, pretty lame using your ACTUAL NAME, I know) Title: SPIDER Genre: HORROR, SUPERNATURAL Synopsis: Once, Spencer Waterman had it all: high school Valedictorian, star athlete, voted Most Likely to Run the World. He was, as they say, going places. Big places. He married the most popular girl to ever grace the halls of Piedmont Hills High School, got his MBA at Harvard Business School, and started at six figures as an analyst for Goldman Sachs. That was before the crash of 2008, when his world was pulled out from under him. Two years later he sits on the front porch of his rented house holding his retarded infant son and a warm beer and listens to his wife and her lover in his bed. He mutely watches the traffic go by and wonders what the hell happened to his life. All he wants is to escape this living hell. All he needs is a chance to start over, to make good on all the promise his life used to hold. Finally, Spencer Waterman gets the break he's been waiting for. But in all his daytime fantasies he never anticipated that his redemption would come in the form of one of mankind's nightmare creatures, a black widow spider. Or rather, a whole tractorshed full of them. What seems like the perfect answer to all of his problems quickly spins out of control. By then, however, he is powerless to stop what's happening. And who he's becoming. Region: USA, California, East Bay The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Johnny Depp, of course. Although he is getting a little long in the tooth to play a 20-something.

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lcmcdonough — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 04:31:01 -0400

User name: lcmcdonough Title: A Life After Genre: Mainstream Fiction Synopsis: (In a nutshell) Four grieving strangers forge unlikely friendships and learn to move forward following loss. Becca, Sam, Gina, and Ed are each visiting their loved one at the cemetery, when a sudden rainstorm forces them to take cover in a pavilion. When Ed falls and injures himself, four strangers unite under pressure and remain connected by their shared experience of grief. As each character struggles with crisis - drug addiction, a failing marriage, estranged family members - they offer each other strength and support. Region: Europe:: Germany (although I am American - my husband is active duty military and we are stationed overseas) The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Becca - Mae Whitman or Brenda Song (depending on how the character develops), Sam - Jim Parsons, Gina - Thandie Newton, Ed - James Cromwell

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Sarah.Bernice — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 04:52:25 -0400

User name: Sarah.Bernice Title: Whitley - The Daughters of Aphrodite Series Genre: Fiction, Fantasy Synopsis: On the morning of her sixteenth birthday young Whitley Monroe is suprised by the appearance of a well known, and fabled goddess, Nyx. She is a descendant of one of the gods and summoned to the prestiegious halls ontop of Mount Olympus. She has a choice, attend a year long semester on Mount Olympus and receive immortal life along with with unbelievable power, or renounce her birthright and return to a normal life. Spend a year on Mount Olympus and follow Whitleys every move. Region: U.S.A. - California -Sacramento The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Sara Paxton or Kerti Pahk

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quo — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 04:59:35 -0400

User name: Quo Title: Iridescent Genre: Supernatural Synopsis: Some girls have it all. Everything everyone's dreamed about having. But Ronnie's not one of those girls. Her family used to be an average family who barely made enough to put dinner on the table every night. Regardless they were happy. However the recession hit them hard. Her father lost his job, her mother lost interest in the family and now they live in a tiny apartment beside the train tracks. Now Ronnie's father skips from job to job but really works for a drug dealer as a delivery boy. Her mother doesn't come home for half the nights and when she does, she comes home drunk. Ronnie's little brother has to grow up in this horrible place that will one day shape him. Ronnie is pushed over the edge when a friend tries to rape her, she turns to suicide. As she's about to jump off the bridge, a homeless man approaches and asks her if she's willing to trade anything for the life she's wanted. Ronnie laughs and tells him she's even willing to trade her so called soul. Then she jumps. But she doesn't feel the coolness of the water, instead she wakes up in a huge bed overlooking the Manhatten skyline. As she explores this new life, she's realized her parents are in love, they're rich and her old friends are only strangers to her. Veronica (Ronnie) goes to prep school, has credit cards and freedom she's never felt before. Everything was great, even if she has to pay with her soul. But what Ronnie doesn't realize is, even if she gets the ending she's always wanted, it's never the way she expected it to be and so; not really the ending she wanted. Region: Shanghai : China [although technically Edmonton Alberta, only in China for school] The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Britt Robertson would be an ideal actor for Ronnie.

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Principi Phantasia — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 06:24:25 -0400

So.. I edited my synopsis. Just the lower half, though. Am I posting in the right place? Anyway, here goes... Sometimes, you've got to stop chasing shadows. Sometimes, you just have to walk towards the sun; and perhaps then, the shadows will follow. I was sure of who I was and had always been in love with. Or so I thought. That is, until he came along, and I was left to work out whether or not I had remembered the wrong face all this time, and made the wrong choices all along. . . Will I be able to figure things out in time with my downward spiral towards misery? The important question is: Will he be able to help me figure myself out, whoever he is? Because I haven't even got that pinned down. And will he survive the process? So many questions, so many things to consider, and only one way to know. Here's my story; of finding Mr. Right, of unveiling my true self, of discovering my dreams.

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The Masked Writer — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 07:00:02 -0400

Ok, I made a few changes to the synopsis. LA Undead. A small gang formed by a group of friends who were raised surrounded by crime. Up until now, they have had it easy but when their enemies come looking for revenge... Will they survive? or Will they find themselves in a wooden box, six foot under? All of them have a seperate past. All of them have debts to pay. All of them have a price on their head. Kill Em messed with the Mafia. Cock It showed up the Russians. Cide was involved with a Secret Service Agent. Da Corpz beat the (beep) out of a hitman. Kraze... messes with the ladies. Master conned a quarter of a million from guys with connections. As well as all that, their is a crackdown on organised crime and they are Tango One.

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firelight_cinderbrick — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 07:38:49 -0400

User name: firelight_cinderbrick Title: A Blizzard of Flames Genre:Fantasy Synopsis: Sherlette and Iza were born on the same day. They were abandoned and left on opposite ends of the village. They weren't twins, and they were in no way related. In fact, they can't stand each other. One day a mysterious traveler visits the village. The next day, everyone from the village vanishes. Sherlette and Iza are the only ones left. The traveler tells Sherlette and Iza that in order to get them back they must climb up to the peak of The Whispering Mountains and retrieve a stone that rests at it's peak. The test will have one condition, Sherlette and Iza have cannot leave each other's side. To get to the top they will have to use fire and ice. but then they find out what the man wants the stone for. Region: in an alternate universe The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: can't really think of anyone with golden hair or silver eyes

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Katjee — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 08:07:33 -0400

User name: Katjee Title: The Storyteller Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: "Teofus, the oldest storyteller of Valha, narrates eleven tales he heard during his last journey around the world of Alor. However, he is being persecuted by the King, so the public is a reduced number of curious children and young adults. Trouble arrives when one of the members of the public is a spy of the Crown, yet nobody can figure out who it is." Region: Barcelona, Spain The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Christopher Lee or Sean Connery

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lstocko — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 08:23:31 -0400

user name: lstocko Title: Shadow Lands Genre: Science Fiction A man dressed in unusual clothing, malnourished and remembering nothing but the phrase 'Time leads to war as war leads to time' staggers onto the perimeter of a deep space communication outpost, based on a barren planet known only as k1-51. Shortly after the arrival of the man, the crew of the outpost begin seeing strange sightings and random electromagnetic bursts that threaten the base and the lives of everyone in it. Gradually the occurrences intensify, until a large explosion erupts from the outskirts of the outpost; damaging the life support systems and the communication relay beyond repair. With no way to contact any of the other bases or off world help, the crews fate seems inevitable. Just when things seem at its worst an enemy fleet arrives unexpectedly searching for something hidden deep below the surface that holds a secret hidden for years which is the cause for all the problems. The only thing is, is that an enemy far worse then any man arrives at the same time. Sparking a race between races to a secret of unprecedented proportions that can change the course of the entire universe and history itself. With only a short time to live the crew of the outpost make a fatal choice to join the search. Their only hope is to be the first to reach whatever it is the others are looking for. But as they get closer they unveil a dark and strange history of the planet and learn that the mysterious man is part of that very history. Time leads to war as war leads to time.

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0rdinaryvanity — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 08:42:58 -0400

User name: 0rdinaryvanity Title: "Knots" Genre: Murder-thriller. Synopsis: One chilly evening in early November, an urgent, anonymous message for help flashes across jumbotrons in sports arenas, televisions in electronic stores, personal computers – anything that has a plug and a screen. The origin of the message is unknown at first, until it's announced less than an hour later that a relatively young, unemployed, yet well-known actor named Hugh Quincey has just died under mysterious circumstances. The story sends the media into a frenzy as they rehash every detail of Hugh's somewhat troubled career and the possible cause of his sudden death. Interviews with witnesses, fans and anyone else connected to the actor are conducted as each person recounts their activities the day of the tragedy: where they were, what they were doing, and, most importantly of all, how they were involved. Region: USA::Georgia::Savannah The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Dean Winters :)

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Uboa — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 08:52:03 -0400

User name: Uboa Title: People as Flat as Their Plains / The Immigrant / Ithica. Any one of them. . Genre: Historical, Literary Fiction. Synopsis: A Russian boy grudgingly moves to America with his family during the New Immigration of the late 1800s-early 1900s. Once there, he notices a distinct lack of acceptance and tolerance by the Americans of him and the Russians (along with any other Immigrant group), and although the jobs and economy and 'standard of living' is higher in America, the people and their personalities seem as flat as their plains to this boy. The boy begins to ponder whether this democracy, economic stability, and money were really worth losing both his friends, his imagination, and his innocence. Region: Lincolnton, North Carolina, US The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I really don't know. Aleksandr Abdulov, probably.

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nonsensica — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 09:22:21 -0400

User name: nonsensica Title: From the Everlasting Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fiction Synopsis: First there was a gift. Beneath the paper, within the wooden box: a nineteenth century golden pocket watch that does not tick, with the letter W carved on its back. Then a knock at the door. Not the front, not even the back, but at door that's at the side of the house, three storeys up. The one that has never led anywhere. And two beautiful strangers who could be anyone. But who are timeless travellers from another world, that can offer Alice Wyndham a whole universe of possibilities. A long time ago one of her ancestors was born with the abilities and markings of an Eternal: a race of human like creatures who live in a place somewhere between Heaven and Earth called Infinitas. Alice, who only has a hint of Eternal in her blood, can choose an immortal life of travelling through time, and between worlds, or she can remain human; oblivious to the truth. Before she has to decide, however, she is able to take one trip back through time. The year is suddenly 1851. The streets are lit by gas lamps, the Great Exhibition is only a month away, and there is change in the air. It is in this time, where the shadows take the form of wolves, the smell of blood hangs thickly in the smog and pained wailing comes from the tangled alleyways, that Alice finds herself stranded. And alone. The Eternals, who were supposed to guide her, have vanished; there is a war that belongs in another world brewing among the shadows; and Alice, lost in time, may be the one who holds the key to stopping it, if only she can find a way back home. The pocket watch has once again begun to tick. Time is running out. Region: Australia :: Melbourne The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: A curly haired Saoirse Ronan.

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E.M_Anon — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 09:42:25 -0400

User name: E.M_Anon Title: All Around the Wrekin Genre: Literary/historical Synopsis: Thomas Cox was transported to the other side of the world and along the way he lost sight of exactly how he got there. While fleeing imprisonment in Australia’s penal system he begins to mentally retrace his steps. Travelling with Alexander Pearce, an infamous cannibal convict, their fates eventually become entwined and Tom begins to question if he will ever make it back home. Told in reverse his story gradually travels back to the beginning- in a small village in the heart of Shropshire, where a young boy casts the first stone. Region: Europe, England, Wiltshire The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: um... an unknown young, British, actor?

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WriteMeATragedy — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 10:30:51 -0400

User Name: WriteMeATragedy Title: Destined to Fall Genre: Teen Paranormal Romance Synopsis: Impossible. Impossibly handsome. When her best friend drags studious sophmore Christine Robinson to an all night, fake-ID-a-must club she doesn't know what to think. Especially when that same friend ditches her for the super cute DJ and she doesn't have a ride home. Until Miles Slade shows up, a stormy-eyed mystery in baggy jeans and the most confident scowl she's ever seen....not to mention his uncanny ability to guess what she's thinking, and twist it to his own advantage. Unable to get him out of her head anymore then his number on her arm, Chris continues to be drawn to him, inserting herself into his underground world of deception. But as Miles and Chris become closer, she starts to learn he may not be all he seems. Miles is one of the Caducus, heaven's assassins that never quite made the cut to be angels. In a world where guardian angels never existed, will the fates be tempted by the minds of these pseudo-angels? When heaven meets hell, and the manipulator meets the manipulated, what kind of relationship ensues? More importantly, can one girl change the fate of entire race of beings doomed to roam the earth for eternity? Region: USA :: Virginia :: Shenandoah Valley Actress/Actor that would play your main character in the movie adaptation: For the female, Astrid Berges (though the accent could be a problem) and for the male, Jeremy Sumpter.

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WriteMeATragedy — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 10:36:59 -0400

Wow. The thread should have a "like" or "wonderful" button. I would definitely read that!

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Ikara_Wolfsbane — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 11:08:20 -0400

User name: Ikara_Wolfsbane Title: The Little Kingdoms Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: In a land where Guinevere is held responsible for the fall of King Arthur and Albion, women do not ascend to the throne. But the daughter of the King is his only child, and she has other ideas. When the King dies in a skirmish on the borders, she must steel herself to fight the scheming Vizier and his son for the throne - but all the while, the threat from other Kingdoms is growing, and the old legends are stirring... Region: This is set in what was the fictional Kingdom of Albion, now broken into many 'Little Kingdoms' - so a Northern European/ British feel. The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: It would have to be a previously unknown actress...

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jennifereccles — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 11:13:59 -0400

User name: jennifereccles Title: Roads in the Sky Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: London. 2134. The future sees the once-great city a shadow of it's former self, destroyed in light of uncontrolled immigration and hurried architectural development. The social elite took to the skies, living on Sky Cities that float endlessly through the clouds. The exclusivity of the cities made living on them without a license illegal. Incensed by the laws, certain individuals built their own airships, calling themselves Border Pirates. The pirates visit the Sky Cities, living among the unaware citizens, experiencing the comfort that they were denied. With the new life in the sky, the old land was forgotten. Those who survived the destruction on the ground were left to fend for themselves. Adapt or die. Our story follows the life of a young woman, Adelaide, as she is sucked into the world of Border Pirates and Sky Cities, and how her life is changed forever when she discovers a world that has been floating above her head all along. Region: UK, South-West The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Kaya Scodelario.

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soylattemom — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 11:46:47 -0400

Username: Soylattemom Title: The Seer's Brother Genre: Religious, spiritual, romance Synopsis: The Seer's Brother is the sequel to Seer of Angels, in which Emily's desire to stop the tormenting of the demons that have haunted her since she was a child drives her to seek the help of a local seminary student. Levi Foley has the unique ability to see angels and is glad to help her, with his own motivation of discovering why she has two guardian angels, when most people on earth have only one. In The Seer's Brother, Emily and Levi discover that the marking that identifies him as the future father of her prophesied child is also present on his brother, Judah; and their faith and confidence in their current path is shattered. Emily knows that God gave her free will, so the choice is hers to make; but Levi wants God’s perfect will and is shattered by the news. He is unsure now which course to take, and his hesitation leaves room for Judah to step in and try to steal Emily's heart. Actor/Actress: Kyle Schmid, Carey Mulligan

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MillieScrivens — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 11:51:32 -0400

User name: MillieScrivens Title: The Weaving Princess Genre: Young Adult Fantasy/Comedy Synopsis: Yomi, the afterlife, is ruled by Kami - dead souls that have ascended to near-Godhood. The Kami themselves are lead by the Sky King, Tentei, the Sun Goddess, Amaterasu, and her brother, the Ocean God, Susanoo. These beings live in the light side of Yomi, known as Tengoku, or heaven. But their home is threatened by one of the two Kami who created the world: Izanami, who became evil when her now dead brother Izanagi was forced to trap her in the darkest place in all of Yomi: Jigoku. Hell. Now Izanami has escaped to the Land of the Living - and is using her dark powers to contaminate humanity and turn them away from the light. Lucy Kuroshin is a half-Japanese girl born to an English mother and Japanese father. When her father drags her on a trip to Japan to get "back in touch with her family roots" she is killed in a car accident. But the afterlife is far different to the fluffy clouds and angels she expected. Lucy has been chosen by the Kami to assist Tentei's daughter Orihime, also known as the weaving princess, in her mission to find and defeat Izanami by returning to the Land of the Living and tracking down Izanami. In exchange, she will be allowed to remain there, and Orihime will be reunited with her lover Hikoboshi. But if they fail, not only will they die, but all of humanity may be doomed to an eternity in Jigoku. Region: Europe :: England :: Liverpool The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: No clue, but looks-wise, Lucy would be Aya Hirano and Orihime would be Keiko Kitagawa.

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deasoline — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 12:19:34 -0400

User name: deasoline Title: Ett Bultande Dött Hjärta (A Beating Dead Heart) Genre: YA Fantasy Synopsis: In the beginning, there were two best friends interested in dark magic who created a game built of dreams which would slowly destroy the whole world. In the middle, there was a girl who killed her boyfriend and lost her memory afterwards, a school of magic, a forbidden love and a riddle waiting to be solved. In the end, there was death. Region: Europe: Finland The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Dakota Fanning.

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Happyelephant — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 12:36:18 -0400

User name: Happyelephant Title: Erldwin: Evil in the Land Genre: Fantasy Synopsis:The world is being taken over by troll’s, ogres and dragons. An evil wizard is at the head of the plot. Good has all but disappeared. Here and there fairies cluster, angles cower and the few remaining elves plot revenge for their fallen leader. The human race amongst this has been felled down to a mere one thousand. Most of whom are slaves to the wizard and his fellow evil companions. The old king lies dead and his heir is kept under tight lock and key. As is the queen and her youngest daughter. A few escaped and it is these that hold the key to restoring the balance of good and evil. Their leader a young man, his emotions mixed and spirit near broken. His older sister, wounded in the fight to escape remains at his side and defends him if ever he is called into doubt. Two other men, good fighters with strong hearts and fierce loyalty, a young bride whose womb hides a devastating truth. And one teenage witch, emotional, unreliable and still torn between good and evil. Region: Europe: England: Brighton The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Shiloh Fernandez (The leader)

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rchambers12331 — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 12:41:00 -0400

User name: rchambers12331 Title: Soul Jumper Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: I was born just like any other human. I was conceived by a woman and a man, grown in a womb for 9 months. My mother was rushed to the hospital and gave birth to me. I was born in April 20th 1920 and my body died September 4th 1945. My soul on the other hand found a family that was not wanting their 19 year old daughter to die. Their daughter’s soul was ready to move onto heaven…So, my soul took her place. It is 2010 and I am on my 6th body. My soul is 88 years old. I travel from body to body when a family isn't ready to let go of a loved one, but the original soul is. I am a fill-in. Region: USA The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Amanda Serfried

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BritishHobo — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 12:53:39 -0400

Heh, I was kind of wary of nominating myself, but it seems there's 26 pages of others doing the same, so why not. Username: BritishHobo Title: The Seven Disciples Genre: Horror & Supernatural Synopsis: It's the year 2011. While half the world goes starving, dying of famine and disease in poverty-stricken, crime filled third world countries, the rest of the human race sit idly by, distracted by reality TV, fast-food restaurants, blockbuster movies, and those cool little USB desk toys that are shaped like Henry Hoover and do the proper vacuuming and everything. The world is going to hell in a handbasket. But this year, everything's going to change for the better. Because this year, after two thousand long years of waiting, our lord and saviour Jesus Christ is returning to Earth. The last judgement of the human race is finally occuring. Only for Lennie Smith, a quiet coach driver with dwarfism, everything's about to get a whole lot worse. For he recognizes our reborn spiritual leader. Recognizes him as the head of a small-town American cult who stole Lennie's wife and children from him many years ago. Teaming up with a group led by an intolerant atheist and his deeply Christian girlfriend, Lennie prepares to take down the man who destroyed his life. To prove to the world that their newly risen saviour isn't actually Jesus Christ at all. He's a fake. A liar. A phoney. There's only one problem. Lennie, and his group of confused freedom fighters, are wrong. And they're about to destroy the only man who can prevent the extinction of the entire human race. Region: Europe :: Wales The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Peter Dinklage. Or Warwick Davis. I'm torn between the two, they could each play a side of the character so well. I love them both.

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sean_k — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 12:57:21 -0400

User name: sean_k Title: The Wolf Genre: Crime Thriller/Mystery Synopsis: Detective Paul Beam has just transferred to Sherwood City P.D. when a string of murders terrorizes the city. The killer calls himself "The Wolf," and he is no ordinary killer - each victim is found with a large W carved into their forehead, and their heart cut out. The only connections between the victims is that each of them are found wearing red. Region: USA:Montana The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Ryan Gosling

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amazonsei — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 13:21:32 -0400

User name: Amazonsei Title: Bugs of the Amazon Genre: Adventure Synopsis: Spending the summer before college trekking a bug infested rainforest is not what most eighteen year old girl’s look forward too. But Emma Hill is a bug freak and takes off the day after her high school graduation with a weird group of researchers in search of an infamous insect. Hot guys? Check. Bad hair? Check. Creepy nights? Check. Bugs and more bugs? Check. Region: USA, California The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Emma Stone

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Sneebazoo — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 13:37:39 -0400

User name: Sneebazoo Title: Bearins Foxxe and the Rebels Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, a little horror thrown in here and there. Synopsis: "Becky Lockhart's grandmother had said Hitler was bad, this was much, much worse." It is present day in London, yet it doesn't look like the city that we are used to. A revolution has taken place, Vampires, once merely the creatures of myth have climbed out from the shadows and taken over. Humans are now either kept as slaves, confined in hospital like "farms" or are hiding, waiting for their day to return. But they can't do it alone, they need a hero, someone who has the strength to overpower the vampires. Enter Bearins Foxxe, a freedom fighter who, among the vampires, is regarded the best detective in Britain, he harbours a great secret, but will it be more blessing or burden when it comes to leading a revolution? Region: England, UK The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Foxxe is a sort of mix of some of my favourite characters from TV and novels, He's a sort of Jack Sparrow, Sherlock Holmes Hybrid. I think he would have to be portrayed by an actor with a rugged, yet friendly face, not only because of the "older than he looks" thing, also because he's a bit of an alcoholic. I'm thinking Jim Sturgess or Henry Cavill.

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mariechristine — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 13:52:08 -0400

User name: mariechristine Title: The Hands of Time Will Change Us All (working tiitle) Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: A collection of short stories that take place in a futuristic "Utopian" society. The government controls everything, and there is a strict caste system. In this novel you see the society through the eyes of different members of this society, and maybe gain an appreciation for your freedom. Region: Upper Peninsula, MI

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TeriTardy — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 13:56:35 -0400

User name: TeriTardy Title: Beware the Moon Genre: Mystery Synopsis: In our world, computers hoard information about people, their identities, whereabouts, financials, successes and failures. Electronically details are sorted and filed awaiting the right touch to display a vast knowledge. So why can’t law enforcement identify a very young, very dead female, who according to the medical examiner has recently given birth? Who is the young woman and where is her child? With the World Wide Web clueless to solve the mystery of the woman and her baby, Detective Kara Trammell and the Sheriff’s office resort to old fashion sleuthing skills. Their investigation reveals surprises about the people they thought they knew best. In Quincy’s Ferry, CA, a small town where neighbors have known each other from childhood, secrets are rare, but not extinct. Some facts are trivial, hidden only to save someone embarrassment. Others are dangerous because discovering who is involved can get people killed. Daily, with the use of computers, modern technology announces new ideas. Human trafficking is not new, it existed in the earliest societies, but using it to finance genetic research is a novel twist to the story of an old evil. Kara learns that just because something is possible through science does not mean it should be encouraged or permitted to exist. Sometimes it is wiser to turn the computer off and watch nature choose its own path. Region: Chico, California, USA The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Angela Bassett has the look of Kara. She also has the skill to portray a believable cop who is intelligent and confident, but not arrogant.

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Shiflet — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 13:59:56 -0400

User name: Shiflet Title: Midnight Prophecy Genre: YA Fantasy Synopsis: Twin sisters, Gemma and Mia Ashlin, move to Lexington to escape their past. Before Gemma can settle in and embrace her new life, she is attacked by the shadow creatures from her nightmares. She barely escapes and stumbles home to find Mia missing. Terrified, with seemingly nowhere to turn, a stranger named Owen appears and introduces Gemma to the Guardians, a group created to protect the secrets held within the Realm of Dreams. The Guardians believe Gemma is the new Keeper; it is her destiny to master the powers found in the Realm of Dreams and defeat Souldusk – a demon that seeks to destroy the hopes of humanity. As her powers grow, Gemma is forced to confront the Dream Walkers, a corrupt group seeking to release Souldusk from captivity, and face the Shadowghasts from her nightmares. The Guardians need Gemma to accept her fate…but fighting evil creatures lurking in the night was not the new life she had imagined. When the final battle begins, Gemma must find the inner strength needed to realize her true destiny before she can save the ones she loves. Region: Evansville, IN The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Emma Roberts

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Shiflet — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 14:02:35 -0400

I like it...I second this nomination.

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WerewolfFreak13 — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 14:05:51 -0400

Username: WerewolfFreak13 Title: Dark Survivors Genre: Supernatural/Horror Synopsis: Pack Comes First. That's what Lucifer Hohn has been taught all his life. Lucifer's the middle child in a family of werewolves that are well loved and highly regarded in the pack. He's popular, captain of the football team, beautiful girlfriend. But he knows this world can come crashing down with one little thing, one slip up. One mistake. He knows the ledgend of a pack that's not suppose to exist. A pack that if you have a blood line from this pack, they will come for their own. And kill every wolf they find. Kill or Be Killed That's what Hollywood Hemming's been raised in. When Hemming's is forced from her home in midst of a war, she finds a small town that she knows she'll be safe in, where the horror of her once-pack won't touch the brothers she swore to protect. But she doesn't know pack life always finds it's ways into a werewolf's life. And when you've been marked by a pack that will track you down and kill the entire pack, you're never safe, and you'll never get away. Esspecially when you're in the bloodline of the Alpha. Region: Peoria, Illinois The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Lucifer: Avan Jogia Hollywood: Victoria Justice

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Sidheag — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 14:30:12 -0400

User name: Sidheag Title: Chasing the Underground Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: After the disintegration of the team Revolution, and the miscarriage of his child, former Canadian Scanning star Cam Tylar throws himself into his work in the sport's dark Underground. The collective research and training completed by his team in the Underground is finally brought to the main sponsors of Scanning: the McCarthy family. When members from the Underground go missing, Cam realizes that the McCarthy's may be even darker than the Underground. When people's lives are in danger, can he and his team bring their research to the light, or will he lose even more? Second book in a series. Region: Canada:: Ontario :: London The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Cam Gigandet (and no, not because he shares the same name as my mc....although it's a nice coincidence).

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ekleisch — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 14:47:56 -0400

User name: ekleisch Title: Ten Words Genre: Mystery, Suspense, Thriller Synopsis: Joyce Nelson begins her life as an ordinary person until she meets a man who changes her life forever. Together, they descend into a world of lies, deceit, and identity theft. She discovers she is quite good at it -- until one of their victims confronts her and puts her and her family’s lives in danger. Region: USA: Illinois: McHenry County The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Hmm.. I could see someone like Hilary Swank or Jodie Foster playing the main character’s role – someone who could look deceptively timid and ordinary, but who is really calculating and powerful.

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vintage hearts — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 15:44:51 -0400

User name: vintage hearts Title: They Call Me Crazy Genre: Young Adult Fiction Synopsis: All she ever understood was that the world didn't see the kaleidoscope vision that she did and they didn't hear the music that she did. Her fight with reality became suppressed when they understood that she was too different. Their only solution was to send her away, until one day, she suddenly appeared. There, she is befriended by a boy who is lost as well and together, they can guide each other to their own light. Region: Texas & Alabama The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Hannah Murray or Emma Watson [strawberry blonde, very talented to play a schizophrenic with a child]

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MaryKWagner — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 15:47:48 -0400

User name: MaryKWagner Title: Guardian Genre: Young Adult Synopsis: I would rather be insane. If I had a choice, I mean, I'd just rather be done with it and call in the asylum. There were precedents for that, rules and regulations and who got what medication and how many times I needed to see a shrink. It would just be much easier if I were insane. Because if it were true, if it wasn't all in my head, then Laval was actually real. That man walking beside me, that ghost who no one else could see, is really there....If the demons following my friends are real, if the scratches are from their claws, and if my mom actually.... No. I'd just much rather be insane. Region: USA :: Arizona :: Tucson The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Um....a brunette Jennifer Lawrence?

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CarolinMescalin — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 15:51:38 -0400

User name: CarolinMescalin Title: Dark Side of Light Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: When reluctant superhuman Nyx Turner starts working for Sol, a man she dislikes who also happens to be a superhero the world loves, she doesn't expect to find herself in the middle of a plot to rid the world of 'normal' humans. But unless Nyx can find a way to work in harmony with Sol, and the ghost of his nice but dead older brother, Nyx may find herself as a survivor in a new world order - one that she really, really doesn't want any part in. Region: Europe :: England :: Birmingham-West Midlands The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I'm not sure, perhaps Janina Gavankar.

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bchase — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 15:52:33 -0400

User name: bchase Title: Spectrum Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: When Shadows attack, they leave no colour. Scientists and doctors world-wide are set to solve the case of the "black and white boy" - a young man found in a France alleyway, body drained of colour. The son of London General's head practitioner gets involved in a very important way when he himself is overtaken by the colour stealing Shadows. Cast into an alternate universe, Aaron Sachs finds himself trapped. The only thing in it in full Technicolor, Aaron's the only hope the others have for escape back to reality. Region: Canada :: British Columbia :: Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: (There are three main characters in this novel) Aaron Sachs: Jesse Eisenberg Saddathana: Oliva Wilde Nobody: Logan Lerman

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kimar2z — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 15:56:24 -0400

User name: kimar2z Title: Dead Affection Genre: Fantasy Synopsis:Imagine a day, just like any other day in Palamon. The people come and go, selling things in the market, the students at the Academy - a school where magic is the topicality of choice - learn and achieve new skills, and the day progresses like any other. Until a girl by the name of Katrinina is framed for the murder of the teacher of the Academy, the oldest, wisest, and most powerful man in all of Palamon. Katrinina, a girl of 17, is the nicest, kindest person many people have ever met. It was impossible she could have committed this crime, and yet, despite everything, no one wants to believe this. Scared, she contacts her best friend, Stormageddon, and they begin planning. A trial date is set, and once it goes through, Katrinina knows she'll be proven guilty, and after that? She wasn't sure there would be an 'after that'. Afraid, the two did the only thing they knew how to - they ran away, using their powers to aid them. And where did they land? America, present day. Lost and confused, they got to their feet, ready to start a new life. Katrinina and Storm had, by this point, accepted that they were stuck - America was their home now, but they could start new lives, start over. If only things were ever as simple as they seem. Region: USA::Texas::Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Katrinina: Avril Lavigne? She's not exactly an actress but that's who I could picture playing her Stormageddon: Arthur Darville (For the record, that kind of a shameless Doctor Who reference.. but I can't help it. That was just the mental image I got in my mind XD)

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theawesomeone — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 16:19:39 -0400

User name: theawesomeone Title: Après Moi Genre: Literary fiction Synopsis:This story concerns a number of individuals who share a common goal: to snap the neck of reality. Said individuals include: the brilliant mathematician who lives in a world of impossible music; the crippled entrepreneur who struggles to stay afloat even as she works toward her own extinguishing; the invisible ghost of a child without a voice; the enduring and indomitable humanitarian who harbors a secret hatred; the proud pirate who lives with a dark truth; and the coarse, drunken vagabond with a taste for caviar. Independently, they pursue their goal, unaware of the others' intentions. Unaware that behind the scenes, there are powers beyond their control working with and against them. Unaware that somewhere, trapped in obscurity, someone is steering them towards the achievement of a different objective. They line up; they have chosen their weapons. The glittering structure of the world stands before them. The battle begins now. Region: USA :: California :: San Francisco The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Um .. which MC? (haha) The pirate looks like he might commandeer my plot at the moment. He'd probably be played best by Caleb Steinmeyer, who was in Boy Wonder .. not because they look very much alike, but because there's so much depth to Steinmeyer's ability to play character. I wouldn't trust this character to anyone lesser. Oh, he's blind, by the way. Am I allowed to give away major plot points here? Yeah, he'd have to be played by Steinmeyer. He can pull it off.

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Angelynx — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 16:21:10 -0400

Seconded. I'd read this one. =)

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quinsifer — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 16:39:51 -0400

User name: quinsifer Title: Whiteblade Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy Synopsis: For 75 years, the world of Terravis has been peaceful. Wars have halted under the world regime of a wealthy, northern nation. But not everything is what it seems. When two young girls become trapped within the plans of those in power, they are left with only one choice: Fight back. Who is Whiteblade? What is Whiteblade? It began on the Webb as an internet craze to discover the answers of the movement started by a gang of kids. Terrorist attacks are increasing in number. People are whispering of revolution. Etly and Junis could either save their world, or destroy it. Region: It takes place on a world called Terravis. The ocean floor has risen to the skies. Whales and sharks roam in the clouds. Dolphins play along the canopies of the rain forest covered in coral reef. Jellyfish disguise themselves as flowers, and then rise in the twilight like blinking stars. The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I see Divya Nagesh Arundhati as Junis and Elle Fanning (with bushy, curly hair) as Etly.

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morguem — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 16:45:39 -0400

User name: Morguem Title:Plague Bearers Genre: Sci Fantasy(i dunno it's fantasy but has some steampunk feel to it) Synopsis: Katlyne is a Dragon-Kin born in a world ruled by dragons, or at least it was. Humans and Dragon-kin alike have been turning there backs on the dragon's in favour of new technology. When Katlyne's village is destroyed along with her family she and her best friend, Tristan, are forced to set about finding a cure for the Plague that has cursed the Dragon Lord Elborath. It's a long treacherous journey that will lead Katlyne through love, friendship and tragedy. The path has been lay out infront of her, but will she choose to follow her heart and risk the eradication of her kind or push away those she loves to make the right choice. Region: England:: Crawley The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Dakota Fanning (I think because she has a frailty to her that match Katlyne, but at the same time can be a powerful person)

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WhereIsTheLion — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 17:08:00 -0400

User name: Whereisthelion Title: Syndrome Genre: Literary Fiction Synopsis:How does one overcome an irrational fear that has been ingrained in you since childhood? When Dominic is forced by his boss to teach former deaf-mute Aiden the English language, he revisits the causes of his unjustified aversion toward speaking English, bringing to light the other fears that plague his life and preventing it from being anything but that of a normal human being's. Region: Asia, Singapore The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Seriously? I can count the number of male actors I know with my fingers, but none of them I know are suited >_>

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Alexandrea Kristenson — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 17:18:14 -0400

Yay! Like. a lot. Second!

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followerofgod — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 17:37:14 -0400

User name: Followerofgod Title: The Island Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: The Island is his mission, his goal in life. It is a beast that must be tamed, even as it continues to buck at all attempts at subduing it. It is a mystery that must be unraveled, a tale that must be told. Its saga is written in blood and sweat, but this is the way it must be, for if the Island were to fall to the barbarous shape shifters, his life is a meaningless shame to his people. The Island is the last barrier between her ancestors and destruction, in more ways than one. As the invading army marches onward, pressing farther into the Island's interior, her people's capitol draws within striking range. But thousands of years separate her from the inevitable past; what happened on the Island when her people met the strange wind weavers is said and done. Or, at least that's what she'd thought, until a vision of doom struck every priestess. Every priestess but her. Space and Time are very delicate things, and someone's been mucking around with the Island's past. It's only a matter of time before the changed past will spill over into the future, destroying her world as she knows it. The time has come to send someone back to save the future from the corrupt past, for someone to place a foot in both worlds. Her name comes out as their apparent savior. With time running out, young Seeri steps into the role of a captured slave in a world she's only read about in history books. Her master is the historical would-be destroyer of her race, Sky, the man who slaughtered all but one member of the royal family. But as time passes, his true self proves to be less black and white than the man captured in history's spotlight. As Seeri struggles to keep Sky alive long enough to save her world, the pair are forced to work as a team, breaking their peoples' greatest taboo. Region: USA :: Missouri :: Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Ali Landry (but with violet eyes) as Seeri

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Christine-Frances — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 17:54:35 -0400

User name: Christine-Frances Title:The Groac'h of the Isle of Loc Genre:Fantasy Synopsis:The Groac’h of the Isle of Loc is a short French fairy tale. This is an embellished and expanded re-telling of the little known story. For two young friends, life starts out with the promise of happily ever after. However, when Gabriel and Alexandra each lose their parents, those plans to marry and live on a little farm seem lost. The two teenagers are starving and destitute. They have to live as servants and are mistreated. Gabriel leaves to find a better way of life, while Alexandra promises to wait for him. She gives him two gifts to carry with him. The first is a dagger. When touched to enchanted objects it breaks their spells. The second gift is a bell. It is only to be rung in the event of danger, but it will be heard by Alexandra across any distance. The last item of value that they possess, a stick, Alexandra keeps because it will carry her to Gabriel when he needs her. Gabriel’s journey brings him to the edge of a tranquil lake where he finds a beautiful boat shaped like a sleeping swan. When he steps on board to check out the boat it awakens to fold its wings over Gabriel. She swiftly and safely brings him to the Isle of Loc. There he meets the Groac’h , a rich and powerful fairy that convinces him to marry her. He is intoxicated by the immense wealth and material trappings and agrees. He temporarily forgets about Alexandra. Gabriel eventually realizes that things aren’t all that they seem. He remembers Alexandra and her gifts. He uses the dagger to disenchant a net of fish and discovers that in reality, it is filled with sailors and fishermen. He realizes that he is in danger and rings the bell to summon Alexandra. Across the miles she hears the bell. She uses the stick, and it becomes a swift horse that carries her many miles. When she reaches a deep ravine, she transforms the stick into a giant bird to carry her across to the other side. On the other side, she lands in a giant bird’s nest and finds a little man. He explains that he is the King of Loc and the husband of the Groac’h. She tricked him into marrying her and is keeping his kingdom as her own and has stolen his powers. She imprisoned him on the cliff in the nest with only cabbages to eat. The spell keeping him imprisoned can only be broken when the Groac’h is no longer married to another man. He promises to help Alexandra free Gabriel, thus freeing himself. They devise a plan to trick the Groac’h. The King takes four hairs from his head and Alexandra, with her stick, turns them into tailors. Using cabbage they make a suit for Alexandra. She uses the stick to transform herself into a man and the giant bird into a fish to carry her to the Isle of Loc. Once there, she meets the Groac’h who asks Alexander (Alexandra) to be her husband. The Groac’h uses the net to turn Gabriel into a toad. Alexander finds Gabriel’s dagger and pockets it for later. Alexander agrees to marry the Groac’h if she agrees to let him use the net to catch fish in the pond. The Groac’h agrees. Alexander uses the net to turn the Groac’h into a toad. She uses the stick to transform herself back into a woman. When she finds the toads she touches them with the dagger and they become men again, her beloved Gabriel included. With the Groac’h imprisoned as a toad and unmarried, the King returns to rule his kingdom that she has stolen from him. As a reward, the King gives Gabriel and Alexandra a ship filled with treasure. Out of gratitude, the freed sailors and fishermen sail the couple home. Gabriel and Alexandra marry. Instead of buying a little farm to live on as they had originally planned, they build an expansive kingdom. They reward the sailors and fishermen each a piece of land to farm as a reward for helping them return home and build their kingdom. Region:USA :: Pennsylvania :: Lehigh Valley The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Male Lead-Gabriel:Jackson Rathbone Female Lead-Alexandra:Nina Dobrev

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soylattemom — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 17:56:04 -0400

^ Forgot to post my region, which is: USA, Michigan Also need to "edit". I wrote the word "shattered" twice in the second paragraph of my synopsis. The second word should be "devastated". :/

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Alexandrea Kristenson — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 17:57:51 -0400

User Name: Alexandrea Kristenson Title: All Things Bitter and Sweet Genre: Youth and Young Adult Synopsis: March 13, There's something to be said about the eye of the storm. The part after all the crap blows through, and the wind stops blowing and the rain doesn't sound like bricks on the sidewalk anymore. Everything is just clear and quiet for once in what feels like forever. That's what it felt like when I decided to die. Like I was sitting in the eye of a storm. I've lost everything already, this should be easy. I'm just tired. I don't want to feel it anymore. I want peace. I just want to be clean again you know? Justice has found a way to live permanently in the eye of the storm. She doesn't allow herself to feel very much, and she only talks when she needs to. She has also discovered that a smile can cover up anything and that as long as she smiles no one will ask her questions. But she finds that not everyone believes a smile, and she doesn't have to weather a storm alone. Region: USA:: Detroit The actor who would play my main character: Elle Fanning

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Andi Lynn — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:20:46 -0400

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bronsautracks — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:24:47 -0400

second.

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writingismydrug — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:39:09 -0400

User Name: writingismydrug Title: Stained Genre: Fantasy Fiction I guess Synopsis: Nicole (Nic) was raised different. From day one she was taught to learn in an instant or she was labeled dysfunctional and useless. She is one of the first batch of people born who had their DNA altered, or Stained, to have a type of friendship with an element to help become the perfect weapon. She's learned fight with any weapon and how to do almost anything that could become helpful in the field of battle. As she's being transferred to an auction site, she escapes. Being forced to become quick friends with another one of the Stained, a blind boy who is just as skilled as her, they start to go after the head of the company that has created them. Other people will join them, secrets are discovered, families are made, friendships are broken, people are killed, and memories become one painful things imaginable. Actor who would play my main character in a movie adaption: This actually requires me to know actresses...I guess Emma Watson with darker hair? not exactly her maybe, I dunno how she'd look with dark hair, but a girl with dark short hair. I don't know many actresses ^-^'

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ThePiratess — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:50:27 -0400

User name: ThePiratess Title: The Memory Keeper, Book One in the Reach Trilogy Genre: Mainstream/Dystopian Synopsis: Holden Macdermott is 16 when an outbreak of a mutated strain of tuberculosis wipes out a quarter of the world's population and shuts down the global economy. Thrust into a world where surviving is all that anyone can do, Holden takes it upon himself to care for the other orphans of the outbreak in hopes of giving them a chance at a decent life. But when a caravan of strange men arrive in their sleek black Towncars a year after the world shut down and stand to threaten the only life the children have, Holden must find a way to keep his new family together and prevail against tyranny that is masquerading as much-needed help. Region: USA::Illinois::Naperville The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Jeez, that's a tough one. Maybe Christian Cooke? (http://shechive.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/eye-candy-christian-cooke-1.jpg)

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safetydancer — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 19:12:02 -0400

User name: safetydancer Title: A Village to Raise Me Genre: Literary fiction Synopsis: Joseph's mother left when he was eight, and his father has maintained a careful disinterest in him for Joseph's entire life. This has left him feeling not only angry at his father, but angry at himself for failing to draw his father's attention. At seventeen, he is shipped to small-town Nova Scotia to live with his father's sister. Through a series of life-changing experiences and relationships with the locals, Joseph starts to heal and to discover who he was meant to be. Region: Nova Scotia :: Halifax The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: The problem with male teen actors these days is that most of them are too "pretty". Black curly hair, watery blue-grey eyes and a lanky body build are a must - but the actor who plays Joseph must be able to start out a very sullen personage, someone who is unattractive because of the attitude that is emanating from them. His change in attitude that happens throughout the story would make him appear to be a completely different person to anyone from his old life.

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Sajina — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 19:23:49 -0400

User name: Sajina Title: To The Hell With It Genre: Paranormal Romance Synopsis: Thaleia Bergmann is a normal girl. Or so she thinks - until the day Mephistopheles stands in her kitchen, offering her a job as his assistant. While uncovering the mystery of her grandmother's death and the strange behavior of her aunt, she soon finds herself amongst the best what Hell can offer, including Lord Lucifer himself. Region: Europe :: Germany The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Thaleia: Emma Watson ; Mephistopheles: Arthur Darvill

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withanee206 — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 19:25:06 -0400

User name: withanee206 Title: The Commonwealth Experiment Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: "If people didn’t already think I was mental they would now. Today I watched a blue police box disappear". Maddy has just been released into the world after four weeks of working through her problems. But it seems her problems can't begin to compete with those Melbourne now faces. Someone is trying to control each moment of every day and individuality is becoming something to fear. Drawn to the colonies, the TARDIS deposits the Doctor into the middle of an experiment which doesn't seem to be contained to one city, or continent but somehow seems to be slowly spreading across the Earth. Why is Maddy immune to whatever is infecting the rest of the country and what can she do to help the Doctor find a cure before the inhabitants of Earth become well-behaved, colourless automatons? A thrilling, all-new adventure featuring the Doctor, as played by Matt Smith in the spectacular hit series from BBC Television. Region: Melbourne, Australia

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Lois Demi P — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 19:37:36 -0400

User name: Lois Demi P Title: One Week To Oblivion Genre: Young adult and youth Synopsis: A young attractive teenage girl believes that all that can be done will end in oblivion and that there is no purpose. This is confirmed to her when her grandfather, the only parent like figure in her life, dies. It isn’t long until she decides that there is no hope left therefore plans to kill her self on her 16th birthday which is one week away. The day after planning her own death she meet a handsome boy (her age) who also feels the same way and wishes to join in with her plan, this leads to the there worst fears been recognised, they fall in love. The day arrives and they both don’t know what to do as they wish to be together but feel there is no point. Region: Europe::England::Yorkshire The Actor who would play my main chaacter in the movie adaptation: Dakota Fanning or Lucy Hale (can't choose)

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kneesox4ever — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 19:37:38 -0400

User name: kneesox4ever Title: A Second Chance (this is a working title) Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Chance Logan had a normal life, he went to school, had friends, and a mother that didn’t really know how to parent. Everything changes when he suddenly wakes up in Hell as a demon and doesn’t understand how he got there. He pleads to Hades to let him go back to the human realm to find out want really happened and how he died. Hades agrees to let him go only if Arabella, a witch, will go with him to secretly try to find Pandora’s Box for Hades and release the spirits. While in the human world Chance happens upon Lyla, a girl that knows how he died. Together Chance, Lyla, Arabella, and Ara’s Teumessian fox, Heinrich, have to venture through the obstacles of the human realm to find out the reasons of Chance’s death and why he is considered a demon, while also secretly looking for Pandora’s Box. Region: USA :: Virginia :: Northern The actor that would play your main character in the movie adaption: Maybe a teenage version of Seth Adkins

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writingismydrug — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 19:39:20 -0400

Whoops, forgot my Region: USA:Maryland

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Acousticism — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 19:41:27 -0400

User name: Acousticism Title: Metal Genre: YA Thriller Synopsis: In her junior year at Westfield High School, Juliet Williams has decided she's not putting up with another day of hate. She's bullied constantly, her Facebook wall is covered in hateful messages. One boyfriend after another has "used her and dumped her on the side of the road." Therapy sessions and long baths are no longer containing her anger and depression. So, she has decided the only way out is with a bang. Literally. Region: USA :: California :: San Diego The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I honestly don't know! I would rather not see this on the big screen, just because it wouldn't do it justice or would make it even worse.

chromadestino — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 19:42:24 -0400

User name: chromadestino Title: Envitae Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Synopsis: Mikael Tiraboschi hates books. Ever since he was young, he's known that. He and books don't mix. There's something about the way they feel when he touches them, the sounds that stand out and form from his mouth, even the way the pages seem to flow when he reaches the end of them... It's not natural, and it freaks him out. Not to mention there's this uncanny ability he has, and is pretty sure no one else does. If he reads certain words, or runs his hands across certain statements, the next person to read them gets pulled into the book. Literally. Whatever story it is, whatever genre, they live in that world for a day or two, and then get thrown back into the real world. No one believes them, and all the boy can do is be thankful and go on with his life. Now it's his senior year in high school, and like most kids his age, he's already halfway out the door before the day even starts. He keeps to himself and doesn't talk much to others, only venturing the halls when he's sure no one's there. Skipping classes, avoiding teachers, it's all what you'd expect from a normal teenager. But his world is about to turn upside down when one teacher confronts him, and instead gets pulled into a book when Mikael panics. From there, Mikael must go back and correct the wrongs made within the story, or face his past and his future to be forever rewritten, and the world he knows and loves, to disappear entirely. Region: USA :: New York :: Poughkeepsie The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Ironically? Cody Linley, haha. He's got the look of a derp rising to the occasion of being a possible leader.

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SerenBunny — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 19:54:43 -0400

User name: SerenBunny Title: Kokeshi's Castle. Genre: Fantasy. Synopsis: “Two Suns, under the same Moon, Shall battle to own the same world, But only one star will aid their quest, Allowing them to conquer the centre, And rule until divine intervention.” Kelly Robertson is a young prophecy seer. Everyone in her family is, but in different ways: Kelly dreams, her sister reads, her brother draws (badly) and her Grandmother has trances. One summer their holiday park is invaded by a King from another dimension on a quest for dominance against his brother. Once King Kokeshi gains control he vows to destroy all the prophecy bringers in both dimensions; but first, Kokeshi must deal with his own demons. While avoiding the charm of an unsuspecting ally, Kelly begins to fall in love and starts on a whirl wind adventure that changes everything she ever thought she knew about herself and her family. Region: Glasgow. The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: King Kokeshi: Jason Momoa (Stargate Atlantis, Conan The Barbarian, Game Of Thrones). Kelly Robertson: Juno Temple (Year One, St Trinnians 2, The Three Musketeers) [But as a brunette]. (And I just have to add this!) Granny: Betty White. xx

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bfewell — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 20:04:28 -0400

User name: bfewell Title: The Memoirs of Lucifer Genre: Religious, Spiritual & New Age Synopsis: Have you ever wondered what evil really is? What if the Devil were to write down his memoirs? Would he explain his success or his error? "The Memoirs of Lucifer" takes you into the mind of the Devil as he explains his life, his accomplishments, and some of his downfalls: from Adam and Eve to Job; from Cain to Christ. "The Memoirs of Lucifer", through realistic fiction, depicts the reality of the Devil and the eternality of Hell. Region: USA :: Illinois :: Chicago The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Wallace Acton (Lucifer)

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calcifer65 — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 20:44:58 -0400

Muwahaha. ^.^ it doesn't make me self-centered to nominate myself, just excited to be doing my first NaNo~ User name:calcifer65 Title: The Voice of an Angel Genre: Romance Synopsis: A young girl's life is completely turned upside down when, by chance, she runs into her true soul mate, the love of her life. Uncharacteristically drawn to him, they are both overwhelmed by the irrational spark between them. Faced with a dangerous age difference(she's 15, he's 20) and the entire world seeming bent to keep them apart, they can't help but defy it all. However, when Castiel's mother finds out about her "soul-mate," they are finally ripped apart by the threat of both of their lives being ruined. Promising to come back again, Sam vanishes without a trace. This story follows Castiel as she spirals into a darkening pit of hopelessness and depression, resorting to numerous methods in order to keep herself sane. She stubbornly follows her dream, going through the motions becoming a famous musician while learning about life, love, sacrifice, and what it truly means to be strong. Region: USA :: Texas :: Houston The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Alexis Bledel would play Castiel :)

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Stidyr — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 21:08:55 -0400

User name: Stidyr Title: Dreamland Genre: Horror and Supernatural / Apocalyptic literature Synopsis: John wakes up in something he thinks was a hospital once. He can't remember how he got there, in fact, he can't remember anything from his past. All the information he has to go on is the hospital bracelet around his right wrist and the picture of a woman and a little girl in the back pocket of his dirty and torn up jeans. If one look away from the fact that he doesn't remember anything, the dead corpses in the hallway, the ambulance on fire parked in the middle of the lobby and the distant sound of something roaming in the streets outside, this used to be a nice hospital. Region: Europe :: Norway The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Gerard Butler

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soniclaugh — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 21:13:10 -0400

User name: soniclaugh Title: Maelstrom Genre: Adventure (with Superheroes) Synopsis: Maelstrom is a hero on the verge of retirement. He's 51 and ready to let the next generation take over. The only problem is that the next generation of heroes doesn't look very hopeful. That and the government won't let him quit. While dealing with his desire to retire and put all this crime-fighting behind him, he's having problems on his own team. First off, they took away his position as Leader, then they put a young women named Tempest (who's a bit sadistic) in charge. Then the government gives him "interns", Primavera and Timespan, inapt supers who can't control their powers yet, and a member of his team, Zephyr falls off the face of the earth. And that's not the end, there's a new team of villains, they call themselves the Army, who are destroying cities faster than the heroes can protect them and what's worse is that their leader thinks it's all for the greater good. And the final scoop on the ice cream sundae of misery that is his career as a superhero, his arch-nemesis, the Guardian, returns from a five-year leave with more plans to take over the world. Meanwhile, another superhero team down in New Orleans is having problems of their own. The leader, the King, is distant and dealing with his own ghosts. The Queen is obsessed with how she looks rather than protecting the city in turmoil from the villain known as the Jester. The Princess has gone missing and the Prince is going through puberty. They can hardly help Maelstrom when they can't even keep their own team together. In yet another city with another team of heroes, are the Angels. L.A. hasn't had a major crime in years. There were a few robberies, vandalism, but no super villains, no giant robots, nothing. No one can figure out why, though I'm sure that the "heroes" Dreamer and the Magician could tell you. While they keep their secrets, the brothers Fight and Flight try to maintain their status as heroes, although they are fading. Birthday parties for the rich, red carpet premiers, but no protecting the city. The final group of heroes, and the most hated among the others, is the group in Austin. They don't have a name, they don't even have secret identities. They're progressive, or so they say. They protect their city without costumes or gimmicks. Ricky, their died-haired leader, insists that her group should get the respect they deserve since they do help. In fact, when Maelstrom sends out a call for assistance, the only ones who come running are Darren and Issac. Meanwhile, a rising villain who calls himself the Commander is trying to take over the world in order to save it. He has given up on humanity and believes the only way to protect humans is to rewrite them. He is not alone, his "Army" has a teenager named Alice, a former con-artist, and a mysterious creature who may have once a man. They're fighting against Maelstrom and others who don't share their vision. Lastly, the Guardian is launching his own plan to take over the world. His return, and the return of his two henchmen, stir up the Superhero community and cause all sorts of trouble. Region: USA :: Texas :: San Antonio The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Maybe Kevin Spacey...

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marianna-p — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 21:37:06 -0400

User name: marianna-p Title: Orphaned Genre: Modern fiction Synopsis: Two characters: their lives woven together as each share their stories. First, dear reader, you meet Raul. The honest and raw accounts of this 30-something playboy reveals the fallout of his rocky upbringing, marginally rambunctious wild teen/early 20s years, and finally, now an educated journalist, his mid-adulthood philosophy looking back on life. (He thinks he’s reached midlife, figuring he won’t make it past 40). Then you meet Lilith, a.k.a Lilly. Also a survivor of not-so-ideal beginnings, among the most significant, her well-meaning parents that inevitably cost her years and thousands of dollars in therapy. Responsible, eclectic, artist and musician at night, cubicle-dwelling paper pusher and bored-to-tears by day. The friendship of the two characters leads to a budding relationship, but as journalist-becomes-boyfriend Raul interviews her about her life, inevitably it brings forth a dark secret. Region: USA / Oregon / Salem The actors who would play your main characters in the movie adaptation: Joseph Fiennes, Kate Winslet

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Ted.Stripes — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 21:38:24 -0400

User name: Ted.Stripes Title: Harold Edwards: the High School Zombie Experience Genre: YA / Humour Synopsis:In the modern world, people are not aware that zombies do exist. Those that do believe in the brain-eating, mindless drones as seen in movies. The truth? Zombies have, in fact, developed to a point where they function as a society and no longer eat brains. Harold Edwards lives in one of these secretive communities of zombies, and one day, he gets the shock that his family was moving to a human city. After leaving behind many friends and relationships, he is forced to blend in with modern society. Unfortunately for him, he's a walking, rotting carcass that has had nothing to do with the modern world in his entire life. Even names seem alien. It doesn't take long for him to realize blending in isn't enough. His adorable awkwardness and gullibility places him in many situations that are less than ideal, many causing more harm than good. And somewhere else in the country, a group of nerds that still live in their parents' basements hit the jackpot when they catch word of real, live, or rather not-quite-live zombies. It isn't long before they are on the hunt for their own fortune and fame in nerdy fandoms everywhere. Region: Canada :: Alberta :: Edmonton The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Preferably an unknown. If a "known" were to play it, Logan Lerman could probably pull it off.

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lynz_schreidner — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 21:47:39 -0400

wow, this sounds fun to read :D can't wait.

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superstarlala — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 21:55:10 -0400

User name: jexi0322 Title: Behind the Smile Genre: YA Fiction Synopsis: In a crazy chance, Hanni Larson and Jay Anderson, best friends since fifth grade who are traveling the world together, pick up a poster of the Mona Lisa from the Louvre when they visit the famous museum. When a paper panel behind the famous smile on their poster opens to reveal writing, they find themselves on an adventure filled with love and betrayal to discover the true story of Leonardo Da Vinci and the smile of the Mona Lisa . Region: USA: DC The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: not my novel

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Windee — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 22:06:00 -0400

User name: Windee Title: Tales of Luumbelir: Risk Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Risk follows the tragic story of Nagora Mashash Le'n and his best friend, Hím Lat Redarah. A baby boy Honrim is born, and grows up to be abnormally tall, abnormally pale, and gifted with the magic of the dead. Named Mashash by his parents and Nagora by his friends, the necromancer struggles to fit in amongst his nature-magic centered society. His friends stick with him as best they can, until a mysterious plague breaks out and Mashash is blamed. Risk is the story of Mashash's spiral into despair and how he turns on his friends, his family, and his entire race. Will his friends be able to stop him in time? Region: USA :: Virginia :: Shenandoah Valley The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Jennifer Garner

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farfromperfect47 — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 22:16:02 -0400

User name: farfromperfect47 Title: Artemis Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Aphrodite never really thought about consequences. The deal she had made with Hades was a mistake- a huge one. And yet, despite being locked in the dungeons of Hades' kingdom for millenia, Artemis has somehow managed to forgive the goddess. For years, the immortal has spent only a short time outside of her horrible prison, and that was to be Hades' personal servant. But now Hades has come to the goddess of the hunt with another deal- and a threat. A few gods managed to escape Hades sixteen years prior, and now there are demigods roaming free. In exchange for her beloved bow and arrows, Artemis will hunt down these demigods and bring them back to Hades for him to use for his own dark consequences- failure will result in the destruction of the few that Artemis loves. Living on Earth as a seventeen year old teenage girl, Artemis deals with living in a world that has become technologically advanced and self destructive, determined to do as Hades wishes and save the ones she loves. But Hades' deals are dark and dangerous, and the realization begins to dawn on Artemis that by tracking down the demigods, she is almost ensuring the destruction of the mortal world. Region: USA :: Wisconsin The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Phoebe Tonkin

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idrianwatzon — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 22:17:43 -0400

User name: idrianwatzon Title: Welcome to Nero Genre: Mainstream Fiction Synopsis: Enter Nero, an organization devoted to undermining a secret war fought between those who hunt humans, and those who hunt the hunters. Run by both sides of the food chain, Nero strives to keep control over the rundown community of evil versus evil. Blood and betrayal mingle as each new member steps up to face the results of their own untimely choices. Region: USA :: Wyoming :: Laramie The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: N/A

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Deborah.Milagros — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 22:31:37 -0400

User name: Deborah.Milagros Title: Regrets (Working Tittle) Genre: Romantic Suspense Synopsis: "After many hurdles in her life, thirty three year-old Amanda Mitchell is ready to have a second chance. She has twin boys with her predictable husband of thirteen years and a successful designing career, but she wants more. She knows exactly where to find it and with the pretext of attending a conference in Washington DC she leaves her family behind for a weekend of romance and freedom. Amanda never imagined that her actions would have landed her into the custody of the Department of Defense where her present and future would collide causing world-wide repercussion." Region: USA::Maryland The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Eric Bana & Jennifer Connelly

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Soupnazi — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 22:37:25 -0400

User name: Carpe_Diem Title: The Elder Country Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: In a small town in the foothills of the great Barrier Mountains at the edge of the known world, a young man in search of an ancient relic and on the run from a power hungry madman is forced to enlist the help of a washed up drunkard and the man who betrayed his mentor. But when the town is attacked the three are forced to flee, with a serving girl in tow, through the mountains and into the wilderness of the Elder Country, a land shrouded in myth and legend, and said to be the resting place of the gods themselves. Region: USA :: Florida :: Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Thomas Dekker.

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imaginepageant — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 22:38:10 -0400

User name: imaginepageant Title: The Hunted Genre: Paranormal Thriller Synopsis: New York City, 2021. For five years, the war between humans and vampires has raged. Recently, humans gained the upper hand with the development of a vaccine that makes their blood fatal to any vampire who drinks it. This gives Hunters, specialized FBI assassins trained to hunt and kill vampires, an enormous advantage; they are now immune to the natural weapon of the predators. Most vampires are trying to slip back into the secrecy and anonymity they'd had until their discovery five years ago, but a select few are fighting back. The Hunters have become the hunted. Unable to drink their blood, these vampires are using pure violence against the Hunters who would otherwise be their killers. In the midst of the war, Sona, a Hunter from day one, and Sebastian, a vampire once subjected to brutal experimentation at the hands of the FBI, are both being hunted — by each other. When their worlds finally collide, they are shocked to find not an enemy, but an equal, in their predator and their prey. He challenges everything she's ever believed about vampires and the war, and she gives him something he hasn't had in years: hope. As Sona and Sebastian seek the truth of what happened to their lost loved ones, they find that their only allies in a world steeped in conspiracy are each other. But when the other Hunters discover that Sona has let a vampire live, she's given an ultimatum: kill Sebastian, or face the consequences. Region: Canada > Ontario > London The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Rhona Mitra as Sona, Henry Cavill as Sebastian.

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fraction40 — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 22:59:29 -0400

User name: fraction40 Title: The Prince of Pawns Genre: Young Adult Synopsis: Kidnapped out of the blue, fourteen-year-old Wade Cannon's life has changed forever. Soon, enlisted by the CIA, Wade is whisked away to the farm, a top secret locale, to learn his new craft. Then, he'll come face to face with a murderous teenage terrorist. Will his wits and gadgets be enough to stay two moves ahead of this formidable foe? Or will the next plot be enough to bring a mighty nation to it's knees? The exchange is one Wade cannot afford to lose. Region: USA: Kentucky: Purchase Area The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Jaden Smith

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lynz_schreidner — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 22:59:33 -0400

Would they really read all of these? *___* it's really a lot! anyway. User name: Schreidner (Lynz_schreidner) Title: (untitled) (I'll get a title later) Genre: psychology, fantasy, might turn into literary fiction. Synopsis: Life is flat in this city. We all live in peace, no one even gives a damn whether it's a false peace or whatever. Everyday excitements are just some momentary enjoyment, nothing excitable happens, if there's something big threatening us, that will be a war, but that too, not something that people could enjoy. That changes when a wandering bard stepped into the city. I mean... There is hardly any traveler come this boring, hi-tech steam-powered city. We have hardly any landscapes, and the buildings aren't that decorative either. Our culture is that of a modern, iron culture. Beside, you can count the numbers of bards exist in this world using only your left hand, as they usually exist in medieval era. And here's one, a traveller and a bard, walking through the city with his humble clothes, worn out cloak, chanting haunted prophecies of the falling of a city. Region: Singapore The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I don't think I know a lot of actors.. but I think these people suits.. -Julian Glover (like he is in King Lear) - as a dellusive King -Any actor with brown hair and strong jaw line as the 'officer' -any male actor with feminine face as the bard, since the bard is quite of a...... genderless.......

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Lauretta — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 23:03:22 -0400

This sounds awesome!

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harlequinade — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 23:06:00 -0400

User name: harlequinade Title: The Nickel on the Drum Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy Synopsis: In New York City, where the Salvation Army began upon American shores, the City is slowly dying. People without money to spare for Black Market groceries are starving, as the City is QUARANTINED, with nothing allowed to come in, or go OUT! Why, this is JUST the sort of situation the Salvation Army LIVES FOR! Trouble is, the few Salvationists who stayed in the City to HELP, are CUT OFF from the OFFICIAL SA; though the OFFICIAL Salvationists once showed enough mercy on their brethren to drop FOOD into the Manhattan Community Centre, the threat of their PLANES being shot DOWN by the REAL Army, stopped them in their tracks, unfortunately! ! As more and more desperate people call upon the Army to SAVE them, Tabitha Palmer and her fellow Sallies feel at a loss... until a Mysterious Benefactor comes forth, offering MONEY and GUNS to PROTECT and to Save them...! Who IS this person? Why does she seem to CARE so much, despite being ATHEIST? And WHY does she seem so DAMNED FAMILIAR to Tabitha? Welcome to a MUSICAL (yes, MUSICAL! XD) Sci-Fi/Fantasy novel about Psis, and the Choices any human being can make in such a dystopian world as this-- with or without such extraordinary abilities! Choosing to Live in spite of the Odds against them, for an example...! Region: USA :: Illinois :: Champaign The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Um... I'd say someone Wholesome, but sort of... aged well, if you know what I mean! XD <33 I mean, MAYBE Jenna FIscher could pull off the role of Tabitha! As for the REST of the main cast -- well, I'd LOVE to see Matt Smith SUSTAINING an American accent in order to PLAY AN AMERICAN! XD He'd make an EXCELLENT Kurt Palmer, too! (Tabby's hubby!) As for Autumn, the "mysterious benefactor" of the Sallies... well... she's GOT to be CHLOE BRIDGES! And as for Autumn's "suspicious friend" Malcolm White, well... that would be a fair role for... say... Terry Kennedy, I suppose?

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rockrox6244 — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 23:11:27 -0400

User name: rockrox6244 Title: Break Genre: paranormal romance (with attributes of tragedy thrown in, and some badassery as well) Synopsis: "They fall in love, blah, blah, blah. And then things change and there's a considerable amount of pain. Then things change more and Cate's life shatters to pieces around her. Quiet little Cate is forced to stop being quiet and her existence becomes the opposite of what it once was. She's not the typical romance heroine. She kicks ass, takes names, and then stabs you in the face with her dagger, because she may or may not have some anger issues. She's the weirdest duchess ever. Oh, and there's lots of death, blood, guts, explosions, sex, and possibly more explosions. This is not a normal love story. In fact, it's made of mostly explosions. Also, they're all vampires. Just thought I'd throw that in. ;D" Region: USA :: Connecticut :: East The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: a 25-year-old Charlize Theron (but with green eyes and shoulder-length wavy blonde hair.)

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Lauretta — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 23:26:50 -0400

This sounds fabulous! Best of luck!

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bettielee — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 23:26:58 -0400

User name: bettielee Title: The Vampire Baron Genre: Gothic Paranormal Romance Synopsis: Ophelia Arrington lost her parents before she could walk, and now, her beloved Aunt has died. She is torn about going to Anguria to live with the next guardian listed in her father’s will, a man she has never met with a son everyone expects her to marry. Ophelia won’t be foisted off on the first lord that offers, she wants to finish her education and marry a man of substance rather than rank. When she arrives, she finds a crumbling mansion, reportedly haunted by a dark past and a ghost all in white. Ophelia finds distraction from the mysteries in the house with the handsome Vampire Baron, Daschel Wentworth. She’s flattered when the Baron escorts her into society. He even helps her avoid some of its pitfalls, when he isn't finding fault with her education and American ways. Ophelia could see herself falling in love with him, but she suspects he knows more about what happened to her parents than he will say. Winter closes in and cuts the house off from the outside world. Ophelia discovers the ghost is nothing to the dark powers her guardian and his son have invited into the house, and her fortune is the least she has to lose. Her guardian drops his harmless veneer and demands she marry his son, or suffer the consequences. Faced with this betrayal, she pins all her hopes on the Baron. She has to risk everything to reach him and the protection he can grant her, or disappear the same way her parents did, just another tale told by servants to frighten visitors.

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Veritas Aequitas Sanguis — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 23:28:26 -0400

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J_S_C — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 23:28:35 -0400

Username: J_S_C Title:X and Y Genre:Literary Fiction Synopsis: Mystery Clarke is a woman who at the age of sixteen found that she had congenital androgen insensitivity. She is genetically XY (male), but has the breasts and external genitals of a woman. This causes her to question her sexuality. She runs in a cyclical dilemma of genetics versus physical characteristics. Should she be attracted to men because she looks like a woman or should she be attracted to woman because she is genetically male. Through the course of this conflict, her father abandons her as he is unable to deal with the reality of her new situation. Their relationship meets an early breaking point when her father, upon the death of her brother in a sporting event, tells her that he would have preferred that it were she that had died instead of her brother Brandon. This callousness leads Mystery's mother to divorce her father and soon mother and daughter make their way in the world. Early on in Mystery's sexual discovery, she starts a relationship with a high school friend called Heather. Their's is a relationship with the naivete and inexperience of young love and seems to be more flirtation than actual emotional love. It is Mystery's reluctance to say the words, I love you, that causes Heather to sleep with a person she met in the play. This betrayal puts Mystery in a depression that borders on suicide. Time heals all wounds and the wound that Heather opened in Mystery heals and allows the two to explore their sexuality together slowly but culminating in the act of sex itself. Time passes and other get the hint of Mystery's strange sexual condition. Darcy, a bitch, posts elicit pictures of Mystery over the school and Heather resorts to barbarism in defense of her lover. Heather is threatened with assault and battery, but Mystery's mother comes to the rescue and prevents any negative legal actions. Mystery and Heather part ways for college, both vowing to stay in a relationship, but it is a vow that Heather breaks. Mystery tries to make a clean break from Heather and pursues other romantic relationships with both med and women. After several failed relationships, Mystery attends cullinary school in New York and meets the son of the man she works for, Donovan. She tells him of her condition and unlike earlier relationships, he is not taken aback by the her syndrome. He tells her that as a doctor he has seen worse. The two get married and stay that way for years. His parents constantly ask about grandchildren, and the two tell them that they are working on it. Mystery reflects on how normal her life is with the exception of children. It is then that she get a visit from the police and learns that her husband was shot and killed in the hospital while attending a patient. Another period of depression (although not as severe as the first) ensues and Heather--at Mystery's mother's request--shows up at Mystery's door. In an interesting turn of fate, Mystery learns of Heather's drug addiction and ties the former lover to the bed and performs an unwilling detox. This detox opens up bitter feeling and Mystery learns that Heather got married as well to try to forget the hurt that she did to Mystery years earlier. What starts out as bitterness in the detox turns into love and respect. Heather realizes that she has the potential to screw things up as soon as she gets near them because of her impulsiveness and Mystery learns that she holds grudges for far too long. Mystery after learning of the insurance policies that her deceased husband took out, sells their house and gives the money to her in-laws and goes on a trip of culinary and self discovery down the eastern seaboard. When she is finished, she returns home and decides to open a bakery. The cycle of normalcy returns when she opens the bakery. Heather and her start a romance again that resembles the one that they started in high school. Heather insists that Mystery is not a mistress, that her husband is the mistress. Mystery's brain tells her that this is wrong, but her heart tells her that this is the course that she must take at the moment, and since she has been listening to her head for so long, she lets her heart take lead. Ten years pass. Heather becomes pregnant and loses the child and eventually Heather leaves her husband after she realizes that he had been cheating on her (an irony that Mystery presents but is ignored). Heather and Mystery after nearly fifteen years have started where they should have been already. The last event is the death off Mystery's father. He has not attempted to contact her, but with his nearing demise, he insists on reconciling with her, but she refuses. He dies several hours before she comes to the conclusion that she should be the better person and tell him that she forgives him. She learns that he has left her his bakery and when she inspects it, it is a shrine to her and everything that she had done. This makes her want to honor him, so she decides to write a giant cookbook in his honor but is told that it would be impossible to get it published as she was a culinary nobody. Not having her spirit broken, she starts entering national competitions and auditioning for Food Network shows. She starts to win, get the notoriety necessary for publishing and gets the book published. Region: United States > Michigan > Tri-Cities > Midland The actress that would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Oh, I don't know... I really did not envision an actress when creating the character, but quite possibly Rachel McAdams with black hair.

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bettielee — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 23:29:23 -0400

shoot! forgot who would play the main characters! Ophelia would be Ellen Page Daschel Wentworth would be played by Richard Armitage

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Veritas Aequitas Sanguis — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:42:25 -0400

I'm totally looking forwards to this! +++

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Lord_Tyronisis — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:45:41 -0400

User name: Lord_Tyronisis Title: 8110 Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: 8110 is a Jannissary, a biologically engineered soldier-slave of the United Human Federation which has dominated human affairs for over three centuries with its totalitarian and tyrannical will which has cost the lives of millions. The UHF is ever expanding, which brings it into conflict into the sentient alien race known as the Recillians. While serving in the war against the Recillians, 8110 comes to realize the nature of the government he is defending and actively begins to resist it. Region: USA: Arizona: Flagstaff The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I think Cillian Murphy would be good, possibly Robert Downy Jr., maybe even Brad Pitt.

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Angelica Weatherby — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:51:04 -0400

Username: Angelica Weatherby Title: Shifting Tides Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Amber Eagle wanted to grow up and be like her mother- a biologist studying animals and plants. She encountered a dragon egg that hatched and transformed her into a Dragon Rider. Zestia, the newborn, came from a kind of dragon breed thought to be extinct thousands of years ago. A prophecy was told that only one can live: either the darkness that threatens to overtake the planet or God's sent protector- a dragon that could do ancient magic. This darkness was a shadow lord that had the power to destroy the universe. Region: USA:: Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: A cat lover. Meow

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Wolfme — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:56:40 -0400

Username: Wolfme Title: The Seven Month Lifetime Genre: Romantic Comedy Synopsis: It is said that the average male falls in love seven times within his lifetime. Ian Woon has never been average, yet he's never been in love either. But when Mr. Woon is told that he only has seven months to live he decides he will stop at nothing to find the love of his life. Tagline: How would your life change if you knew when you were going to die? Actor: Nathan Fillion Region: United Kingdom :: England :: Liverpool

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SaintAugustine — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 01:02:29 -0400

Username: SaintAugustine Title: The Tender Offer Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Celestine spent 60 years hiding from her past behind the heavy velvet curtains of her Grove Street brownstone. One wintery New York night, a letter slipped under her door from an mysterious sender threatens to unravel her sixty year secret and tear her world apart. An old story told to her by her grandmother, about man who make an offering to a monster, the Keeper of Secrets and Clear Conscious, to literally wipe his past clean, convinces her to try the same. It is the Tender Offer. A handsome young man, Jacob, makes the mistake of stumbling upon Celestine's little tread doorstep and is lured in by the promise of true love and a few old world magic tricks. She becomes enraptured by him and entangles him in her quest erase her past and find the most mystical treasures in the darkest corners of New Amsterdam. But before she can rub out her secrets they start to unravel. Curious encounters with the inhabitants of New York City's darker side eat away at their coverings and let out whispers of Celestine's past causing her to fight against them all the more violently. Feelings that she is running out of time fuel her fear of the one aiming to expose her and try her for her crimes. Region: USA :: Georgia :: Athens The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Helen Mirren

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Dot. — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 01:10:48 -0400

User name: Dot. Title: Following Instinct: of Shadows and Edges Genre:Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Synopsis: Samantha Albright "says funny shit." Annette Green is a loner spending time at the shooting range. Hank Spinoza spends his days meticulously grooming his lawn - by hand. These disconnected neighbors lives are about to change when Juliette Reynolds moves in to the vacant house at the end of the street. Juliette's abilities to sense truths people would rather hide threatens the daily drone of this quiet hodgepodge neighborhood. Region: USA: Portland, Oregon The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Juliette Binoche (Juliette - no, I didn't plan that!); Kathy Bates (Annette); Whoopi Goldberg (Samantha); Alec Baldwin (Hank)

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lmactans2012 — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 01:17:27 -0400

User name: lmactans2012 Title: SPIDER Genre: HORROR / SUPERNATURAL Synopsis: Once, Spencer Waterman had it all: high school Valedictorian, star athlete, voted Most Likely to Run the World. He was, as they say, going places. Big places. He married the most popular girl to ever grace the halls of Piedmont Hills High School, got his MBA at Harvard Business School, and started at six figures as an analyst for Goldman Sachs. That was before the crash of 2008, when his world was pulled out from under him. Two years later he sits on the front porch of his rented house holding his retarded infant son and a warm beer and listens to his wife and her lover in his bed. He mutely watches the traffic go by and wonders what the hell happened to his life. All he wants is to escape this living hell. All he needs is a chance to start over, to make good on all the promise his life used to hold. Finally, Spencer Waterman gets the break he's been waiting for. But in all his daytime fantasies he never anticipated that his redemption would come in the form of one of mankind's nightmare creatures, a black widow spider. Or rather, a whole tractorshed full of them. What seems like the perfect answer to all of his problems quickly spins out of control. By then, however, he is powerless to stop what's happening. And who he's becoming. Region: California, Bay Area The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Somebody unknown comparable to a young Russell Crowe

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Psychickid — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 01:20:26 -0400

Okay, here I go (fingers crossed) User name: Psychickid Title: Superhero: A Love Story Genre: Adventure/Sci-Fi Synopsis: The only fame and fortune Kevin has is on the Internet through his roommate's viral videos. Outside the computer, he lives in a dump, works two jobs only to send most of his paychecks to student loans, and doesn't seem like he's going anywhere. The only excitement he gets is watching the news for any signs of a strange vigilante woman dubbed Hornet. Hornet seems like the real deal, the real superheroes like Spiderman or Superman. She has super strength, can fly with hornet wings, a thick exoskeleton-like costume, a rapier stinger, and can leap tall buildings in a single bound. And most importantly, is able to defeat the strange monsters that appeared throughout Washington DC. Kevin was stuck just watching her on the news and Internet until one day, he was rescued by her. The moment that she stared at him through her lilac-colored goggles, he was enamored. He vowed to meet her again, even if it meant throwing himself in front of snarling monsters and cruel aliens. He forces himself into a new world full of government officials, alien secrets, and exceptionally dangerous situations, all for a girl who has a greater duty to the world than Kevin could ever imagine. Region: USA:: Virginia::Northern The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: for Kevin- Jonah Hill, for Hornet- Emma Watson

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MontyPythonBunnies — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 01:32:44 -0400

Have you ever thought something was finally set and good... then gone back a day later and been all "WHA????"... of course you have! You're all writers! SYNOPSIS EDIT: 13 years ago Evangeline Alderly and Ian MacPherson were two children far away from home who became friends out of necessity… 5 years ago Evie and Ian were in love, and the world spread out before them, theirs to explore. Until they tried to seize the opportunity... “Stay in Aberdeen.” These are the first words Evie heard from Ian, after five long years apart, and when he vanishes again these words he left behind begin an adventure that Evie could never have imagined. The ghosts of one tragic year, and her memories of the boy she used to love, draw her across the snow covered highlands to the doors of the mysterious Laggan House. There, where the past and present touch, she finds herself among lost people and strange portraits, caught up in an unfinished story whose characters are desperate for an ending. No matter the cost....

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OceanWater — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 01:35:24 -0400

User name:OceanWater Title:Insert Witty Title Here Genre: Literary Fiction Synopsis: Liana is a prodigy spy with a aptitude for jumping off tall dangerous buildings and dodging flaming choclate monkeys. Alexandre is a spy in training at the Twine Center. Annalyn's mum is a MI6 agent prone to promotion, and her father is a CIA agent prone to setting fire to chocolate monkeys. Liana is best online friends with Annalyn, both unaware of who lies across the blue screen. Alexandre goes to the same ice skating class as Liana. And Alexandre is perfectly aware of Liana (but Liana isn't of the Twine Center)...how could she not be when Liana is the topic of nearly all conversations discussion in the Twine Center...brilliant Liana, talented Liana, their hero and model Liana. Alexandre can't deny that she's jealous. When Annalyn gets Leukemia and doctors predict she only has three months to live, Liana is struggling to come to terms with fragility of life, and the death of not a face but a mere username. Annalyn's parents both are trying to recruit Liana but how can they recruit their dying daughter's only friend? In the controlled chaos, a terrorist group, a Mossad agent, a secret fan club, and The Association of Normal People, rise to the stage. And in the end, a single question remains. How many Flaming Chocolate Monkeys does it make to cross a road and change a lightbulb on the other side? Region: USA :: Texas :: Dallas/Ft. Worth The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Brad Pitt...I dunno...I don't have such thing as a social life...

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kwilburn — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 01:38:47 -0400

Sounds very interesting. Partially because I've been to Coos Bay so I can see how anything out of the ordinary could catch your attention. If I've ever seen a town that looks straight out of a Stephen King novel it was Coos Bay.

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VictoriaRF — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 01:41:38 -0400

User name: VictoriaRF Title: The Idea of Magic Genre: fantasy Synopsis: Ever since Rose Baker was little, strange things would occasionally happen around her. Many suspected she had something to do with it, but she always denied it. It wasn't like she was doing any of those things on purpose. Now she's a 30-year-old epidemiologist. Her days are filled with facts and science and statistics. There's no room for the supernatural in her life. But one day, a woman approaches her with a strange proposal: If Rose helps her determine the cause of a mysterious illness that's been popping up more and more in her small but far-flung community, she will make sure Rose receives the magical education she accidentally missed out on as a child. Rose is intrigued and begins her foray into the world of magic and sorcery. Region: USA :: Michigan :: Detroit The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Daphne Zuniga http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001879/

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Maemi — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 01:47:12 -0400

I, um, changed my novel so waaaay back with The Kingdom Gems? You can ignore that please. User name: Maemi Title: Memories Genre: Young Adult/Sci-Fi Synopsis: What would you do with the power to see others' memories? While eighteen-year-old Arthur doesn't have to contemplate this for himself, he does have to think about it in the context of his younger sister Gwen. Near the end of his senior year, Arthur's younger sister finally emerges into her special powers, and it turns out she can take memories from someone just by touching them- a power that terrifies her because she can't control it. Arthur himself has powers: telekinesis, visions he can't control, and the strange ability to suppress others' powers. He was fine up until about a year ago, when he realized that his visions were slowly making him go blind. Once Gwen realizes her powers, everything seems to spiral out of control until Arthur finds himself back with Katherine, an empath who takes in children with powers to help them control them or simply give them a place to live away from rejection from family and friends who don't understand. Arthur reconnects with old friends including Tristan, who seems insistent on picking up their relationship right where they left it- Tristan was, after all, Arthur's first kiss. But when Arthur and Gwen's mother, who was thought to have been killed, and a dark truth begins to unravel right before their eyes. Region: United States:: Maine

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kwilburn — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 01:55:45 -0400

User name:kwilburn Title: Otherworld Genre: YA Synopsis: On her seventeenth birthday, Elina Marshall discovers that she is a Changling, a Fae soul born into a mortal body. While her body sleeps, her soul flies free to Otherworld where she learns what it means to be a Fae, and of the special destiny that awaits her should she choose to leave her mortal family behind. With only a year to make the irrevocable choice between two worlds, and with a soul devouring Goblin on the loose, Elina must learn to believe in herself, and trust that she will make the right decision before it's too late. Region: USA::Louisiana::Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: mia wasikowska

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BriarRose — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 02:28:09 -0400

User name: BriarRose Title: Chamile Genre: Sci-Fi Synopsis: COGS- Computer Operated Government Services, has been implemented in this country for as long as anyone can remember. It takes unwanted, but necessary jobs from humans, such as hard labor, retail, public transit, security, and many others. This leaves the populace to work in the arts, the government, science, engineering, and other forwarding careers. There are high professions and low professions still though. Most people regard Mechanics, those who maintain COGS moving parts, in high status- as one of the only manual labor jobs left. There are also the Software Technicians, that make sure COGS logic never runs down. Of course, some people always go against the grain. The worst threat to be is a Hacker. A Hack can reek havoc, and are often very dangerous to civilians. What people and children visiting the popular Mainframe Building do not realize on their field trips- is that COGS prefers to go by another name. Chamile. And Chamile has been around for a at least a century now... Only a handful of people, the highest ranking police officers, the Chief of Military, the Prime Minister, a Mechanic, and a Software Technician, know of Chamile, the AI that accidentally came out of the COGS project all those years ago. She also likes to throw tea parties. Region: Seattle, Washington The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Demi Lovato

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scriptchick — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 02:35:32 -0400

User Name: scriptchick Title: The 7 Day Bad Date Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Brief Synopsis: What started as an unconventional date turns into a harrowing, life-changing mystery. What do you do when your date turns up dead and you have zero recollection of how it occurred? Follow along with our heroine as she fights for her freedom while unravelling the past of her dead 'date' to clear her name... Actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Benedict Cumberbatch as Liam, and Keri Russell as Ali

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scriptchick — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 02:37:48 -0400

OH! Region: Canada: Vancouver, BC

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americanaussie — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 02:58:22 -0400

Username: americanaussie Title: Dark Magic Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Believe the Myth Evie Winters was on the adventure of a lifetime. An internship with the British museum and a chance to do some excavating in South Wales was a dream come true for the young and passionate American archaeologist. Just as her adventure was at a close, she found it. Glittering beneath a fine layer of dirt was a golden box that held the key to solving the ancient mystery of Camelot, or so she hoped. She had no idea that her whole world was about to come crashing down around her. The trouble began when a fun filled evening at the circus turned ominous. A previously unknown animal, the likes of which had puzzled biologists and veterinarians, was viciously attacking and killing people. Did ancient curses really exist? Evie feared that there was a link between the attacks and the artefact. Terror filled every fibre of her being as she finally decided to return the artefact. That’s when things went from bad to worse. The artefact opened by itself and summoned several animal-like shadows down at Evie causing her to lose control of the car and drive through the stone railing of the bridge. Discover the Legend She awoke to fresh air, horses, and an unchivalrous man named Merlin. She suspected that it was all a dream, until she discovered that Camelot was also being plagued by the creatures. Will Evie be able to stop these creatures in time to save both worlds? Region: Melbourne, Australia Lead Actress: Britt Robertson http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1429380/ I hope I'm not too late. :)

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MakariCrow — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 04:32:25 -0400

Hat, ring, thrown in. I consider my own horn now tooted. Toot. User name: MakariCrow Title: Just Out of Reach Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: The country of Rillien: a nice place, if you don't mind the occasional magical construct and, oh, the strange, impossible murders that have been happening over the course of the last six months. Five people dead with not a mark on their outsides, and not a commonality among them save the way they died. Lann Cambin, artisan and mage, would really have liked not to get involved. The killer neatly nixed that in leaving the father from the past Lann pretends he doesn't remember dead on his doorstep. Remaining contentedly ensconced among his books and commissioned projects is no longer an option, though whether guilt, responsibility, or curiosity drives him is up for debate. Fortunately or unfortunately, Lann can identify what's doing the killing. What he doesn't know is why. Or how to find it. As if delving into a mystery that shows no signs of losing its appetite for life isn't enough, there's a noblewoman taking uncomfortable interest in Lann -- a woman notoriously widowed in "mysterious" circumstances two years ago, and deeply involved in the cesspool some call intrigue and others call politics. Lady Alexandrine seems bound and determined to drag Lann after her in the pursuit of answers to uncomfortable and borderline treasonous questions, no matter how willing he isn't. At the end of the day, he really would just like to be left alone. That, however, doesn't look at all likely. And it would be nice, it really would be, if he could figure out, somewhere along the way-- Has /anyone/ in the last five years seen the king? Region: Canada :: British Columbia :: Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Lann's a bit difficult for me, especially given I seem to think he should be a redhead, but Misha Collins looks about right to my eyes. As for the Lady Alexandrine, Morena Baccarin. Full stop. Extra note: the only reason I didn't tag it mystery/thriller/suspense is 'cause I think the second magic and spirits get involved it kind of auto-shunts itself to fantasy or supernatural. My apologies if I'm confusing anyone with genre.

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ThyroneTommy — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 05:07:13 -0400

User Name: ThyroneTommy Title: GILESE 581 (GILESE FIVE EIGHT ONE) Genre: Science Fiction/Romance Synopsis: Imagine being sent to another planet, with someone you've never met, and being told you have to figure out your way back home? That is what Gage and Alaryn face when they arrive here on earth from their planet of Gilese...20 light years away. Desperately and with minimal guidance, the pair search for any clues that will bring them back to their world. However they find themselves torn when they realize that their spirits occupy the bodies of living human beings. Death is not final, but simply re animates them years beyond their last memory. How will they ever be able to figure this out and return to their bodies, with their own families, in their own place in the galaxy? Region: Toronto, Ontario CA The actor who would play your main characters in the movie adaptation: Joseph Gordon-Levitt for Gage and Evan Rachel Wood for Alaryn.

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AliceGriffin — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 05:58:07 -0400

User name: AliceGriffin Title: Blackbird Genre: Literary Fiction Synopsis: Peter is running away from anything. To the owner and tenants of the apartment building he’s staying in, there is not much known about him. He keeps himself closely concealed behind the mask of a carefree young artist, making only weak connections with those around him; they suspect that not even he understands his inner mind. Though he’s a charming young man, no one can help but feel a sense of danger, as if something shadowy lurks just beneath his peaceful facade. Ilya, the middle-aged alcoholic son of the apartment’s owner, can see this hidden anxiety in Peter and finds it almost a wonderful breath of fresh air. Though neither of them long for any sort of friendship, they do find a meaningful companionship. Ilya carefully analyzes Peter and makes connections he could only ever dream of. Something about the sea draws Peter to it. He mentioned how he’s always loved the ocean and it had always been his dream to move to a coastal town like this one, but Ilya thinks there’s more to it, although he’s not entirely determined to find out. But when Peter’s art becomes darker, it’s clear to Ilya that there are explicit physical manifestations of Peter’s mind in the world around him. Region: USA::Maryland The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Possibly a younger Andrew Garfield... Evan Peters could work, too :)

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theindefiniteone — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 06:24:08 -0400

Gorgeous premise. I really want to read this. Sixthed.

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theindefiniteone — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 06:34:20 -0400

Sounds very interesting. I'd love to read it when it's been published. Seconding! :)

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Kishk — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 08:05:44 -0400

Oooooh, this looks interesting! :D User name: Kishk Title: Alenthal Genre: Sci-Fi Synopsis: In the world known as Valeron, foul demons assail the city of Alenthal. For years these beasts have brought humanity great loss and immense grief. In spite of the constant attacks, humans have created a new means of survival and defense: fortress-cities, such as Alenthal itself. Spread out across desolated countries, these cities are mankind's only hope. But with haunting words comes the prophecy of doom: the end has just begun. The truth behind these demons and their attacks will be revealed in the shocking curtain call of humanity's play of existence. "He is searching. All is lost." Region: Brazil The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Daniel Radcliffe (perhaps when he's 3 or 4 years older than right now; to me, his facial complexion just seems to fit the character I had invisioned perfectly).

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KathrineROID — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 08:16:22 -0400

User name: KathrineROID Title: Wish Flight Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: This is the novel fantasy novel set in the 1800s with sentient flying daggers and steampunk mermaids (well, they are more advanced than the rest of the world) and the color-turvy landscape. Now if only I could incorporate those things into my synopsis. :P The Princess Lucine has been raised with her sisters hidden away from the civil war ripping her country. Then, in one night, their supposedly-secret location is stormed, their mother is captured, and a strange young man, Rogalian, in the enemy's uniform leads them to safety. He has secrets hidden away in a shape-shifting key, but that doesn't matter. Lucine knows her and her sisters' only hope is to find their Aunt and Uncle half-way across a rebelling country they have been sheltered from - and know nothing about. Rogalian is willing to guide them. That is what matters. Not Rogalian, and certainly not the treachery that comes out of his mouth. If only her sisters agreed... Region: USA:Texas:Austin User name: Sir Emeth Mimetes Title: A Dark Hope Genre: Dystopian Science Fiction Synopsis: There is one nation left in the world not held under the sway of a vast, global empire. Small but powerful, its existence is censored from the public knowledge in all the world but within its own borders. The empire, taking advantage of the recent robot apocalypse, has subverted the globe under its domination and absolute control. A large, dark, heavy crate is smuggled into the tiny nation out of the empire... with no receiving address. Suspicious, a defense unit takes it under custody and scans it. No life forms. So it isn’t an elite assassin. No explosive materials. So it isn’t a bomb. No digital activity. So it isn’t a subversive auto-hack. No hazardous chemicals. So it isn’t a biological weapon. It is scanned as inert -- sterile. So they open it. And find a corpse. A man, lying as if dead, covered in horrific scars. Whose heat signature registers incoherently. They cautiously begin an autopsy, and discover... that he is alive. His body is in extreme nano-induced stealth-death hibernation. They do an immediate net lockdown to prevent his bio-cloud from infiltrating the nation’s omni-cloud, and take a blood sample. After days of struggle against the most intricate maze of security measures they’d ever come across, they finally gain access to his internal system and hack his personal bio-cloud and look at himself from his own perspective. He is swarming with nanos and extreme bio enhancements. He is a walking supercomputer. An integrated cyborg, with unique and unknown mechanical functions. And he is waking up. They find an auto-diary, a journal generated by his personal AI assistant filtered from his thoughts and senses ever since its integration, and begin to explore it to find a clue into the origins and purpose of this strange immigrant. They discover the story of a life... of a man... of a soul. One of the team volunteers, as per permission in the journal, to edit and promulgate it. Not only to tell the story of this man, but to publish an expose of the empire unlike anything they had ever hoped or dreamed of. Conall James is a man hunted by himself. A Christian, struggling with a growing diabolic bent of his mind -- turning criminally psychopathic despite his every effort. A smuggler working militantly against the government because of his principles and his past, broken at their hands. An economist fighting for liberty in his corner of the underworld. A man who longs to be noble, who hates his present, is terrified of his future, and is horrified of his past. Addicted, warring vainly against sin, and being drug deeper into its helpless morass. His life turned utterly for the worse, however, when he discovered that through his very actions of attack on the economy of the empire, he was sustaining it. The empire was feeding off of the commercial traffic of the underworld, clandestinely circumventing its own police systems to reroute the goods trafficked back into its systems, thus maintaining their existence despite their own economic inability to sustain themselves independently. He launches himself on a quest to overthrow the system from the inside -- to integrate himself into the high echelons of the empire and then to split it and turn it upon itself. He succeeds in finagling his way in, making sacrifice after sacrifice, killing. He gains the opportunity to join the innermost enclave of warrior assassins for the empire, and he accepts. They take him in and begin to change him. His body is destroyed in cold blood, his life barely hanging on a thread. He is preserved, however, and rebuilt with experimental bio-enhancements into the first of a new breed of assassin: cyborg vampires. His evillest desires and additional diabolic attractions are programmed into him, enforced with chemical torment. He is enslaved to the empire and programmed to murder for them or commit suicide. And yet, through this, hope is given him. For through the new access he has, he is able to hack behind the master omni-proxy, circumventing the censorship which hides the existence of the nation of liberty. Then, merging his old and new connections and skills, he manages to smuggle himself out of the empire in a desperate, last bid for liberty from the empire, and from himself. And with him he takes the secrets of the empire. The team in the nation realize that he’s starting to wake up, and that the vampire implants are starting to siphon his blood and use it to burn him alive from inside, destroying and sucking away his life slowly, surely, and unstoppably. They can’t remove the implants. But in a desperate attempt to save his life, they try using their hacked access to subvert and cancel the suicide signals of the implants, neutralizing its control over him. It works, and he survives. But he is forced to live in a bionic suit to maintain the hack -- the suit constantly battling with the implants, each AI warring against each other until he dies. He is a nonman, a cyborg, trapped in a doomed body. But with an opportunity... a hope. He becomes a defender of justice, helping to preserve the liberty of the nation. Region: Ireland User name: CrushMaster Title: Iniquity Genre: Horror & Supernatural Synopsis: On Halloween night, Lance Hardy, Wayne Jensen, Kristi Reynolds, and Melody Williamson are transported to a place where trick-or-treating is the meaning of life. They must face temptation and persecution, all orchestrated by a mysterious, pumpkin-headed man, who rules over the supernatural realm. Will they be able to survive? And...will they be able to get out? Heavy in allegory, "Iniquity" intends to teach right doctrine (the picture) through a good, fun, and somewhat creepy story (the frame). In short: "Pilgrim's Progress", meet Halloween. User name: Aubrey Hansen Title: Cogs Genre: Steampunk Science Fiction Synopsis: A steampunk recreation of "Beauty and the Beast." Cogs, a hated human encased in a ghastly amount of implants, has 12 years to wed a girl before his implants become permanent. Mere weeks before the deadline, an accident gives Cogs the opportunity to force rebellious Anelle into a betrothal. Cogs believes he's won the battle, but when Anelle and her handsome lover plot for ways to break the agreement, Cogs finds there is more to marriage than just signing a paper. Visit http://www.aubreyhansen.com/search/label/steampunk%20fairytales to read world-building, character development, and updates! Co-developed with Grace Pennington. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Scribbling on the Computer is an informational blog for writers with posts on writing and editing, useful sites, creative writing prompts, and reviews. Run by a science fiction and fantasy author living in Texas with an undead parakeet and teleporting cat.

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J4N3 — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 08:29:32 -0400

User name: J4N3 Title: Tank in Space Genre: Science-Fiction, Humor Synopsis: Customs office worker Drew David has led a nice, well-ordered life until a chain of events place him aboard Wilson's rusty old spaceship right in the middle of a galactic war. While his roommate Frankie would welcome an adventure like this, Drew is no fan of excitement that interferes with his daily schedule. Besides, he really, really hates dogs, Wilson's overweight, goggle-wearing basset Tank, who occupies the co-pilot's seat, is no exception. Region: Europe - Germany The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Wil Wheaton as Drew, Kris Kristofferson as Wilson, Tank as Tank and Ken Jeong as the evil guy

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shahw1 — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 08:42:00 -0400

User name: shahw1 Title: Finding Luna - #2 Genre:Paranormal/Supernatural/Urban-Fantasy Synopsis: In the first book (Entitled: Finding Esta - unfinished/published), Luna discovers a whole new world beyond that of humanity, beyond even her own world of Shadows, psychic-touch and empathy, and along with it she found a new identity as a Mimicane-Vampire Princess and Keeper of the Gate. But with a surprise transformation at the close of play, she now has to hunt for the truth behind the lies, for a family who never knew she lived, and for vengeance. Will Luna find the truth? Will she choose between sweet Able, the Mimicane-Vampire Prince and Drew, the passionate Ancient Vampire? Will she escape the binds of lonely cynicism and loyalty to embrace a love always denied to her? Will she finally conquer Lucy, the evil Vampire Queen who stole her identity and replaced it with sorrow? And finally - with the return of her Shadow friends - she faces tough questions and even tougher answers. Will she finally have to say goodbye to them both.... forever? Region: Birmingham UK & Dubai The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Carey Mulligan I think. Or Keira Knightly. Someone British, middle class, intelligent enough to have graduated in journalism, skinny, mid-tall, long brunette hair, quirky-looking. Not a stunner, a bit dorky. And she must be prepared to wear all-in-one black outfits to shield her from the sun, large sun-hat, dark sun-glasses and leather gloves (to protect from pain of connection to any other object which can transmit its message through her. Luna is psychometric/empathic Many thanks for looking - Wow. Looking through some of these you're going to have your work cut out choosing. Good luck. Shah .X

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Kinzz — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:38:24 -0400

User name: Kinzz Title: An Unlikely Virtue Genre:Urban Fantasy Synopsis: Faith is energy. It is power. Marcus Ashe can perform miracles. He has the rare talent for channeling the energy stored in religious objects to pummel those in his way. His aim with his holy slingshot, Sara, isn't bad, either. Shortly after discovering his gift and with little recollection of his shadowy past, Marcus joined the Seven Virtues, a group connected to the Divine. Disguised as a priest, Marcus uses his talents and a steel-toed motorcycle boot to serve the Seven Virtues and prevent Hell's demonic forces from walking the Earth. Now, Invidia House, one of seven Hell Houses representing the Seven Deadly sins, has stolen the Crown of David. Marcus must recover this powerful religious artifact before it is used to anoint the new leader of a legendary eighth Hell House, Abominio. Can Marcus succeed or will the creation of Abominio House tip the scales, piercing the thinning veil between Earth and Hell? With Invidia House's power, an imprisoned angel to rescue, a dark past to face, and an even darker secret, Marcus has little more than a prayer. Region: USA: Texas: Austin The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Ron Perlman

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bjk925 — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:59:57 -0400

User name: bjk925 Title: Slaves in the Fields of Paradise Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: Far in the future, computers will no longer be handheld devices--they will be implanted within us and become a part of our brain. We will see, over the haze of our vision, things we browse for on the Net, messages from others, entertainment, games, and information. Adults let the technology get out of control. Young adults and teenagers, adults believe, have not been mature enough to handle all of that power...and history does support a problem. Millions of teens never finish school when the information is right there in our brains already. Young adults become rogues, and the world teeters on a civil war between teenagers and adults. But the government stepped in and introduced a program where all children are to be turned into the government at 12 to be cryogenically stored, incubated, and aged until their 24th birthday. Memories are erased and new memories, ideas, and knowledge is implanted. The dangers of the teenagers are avoided--adults come to understand that it is the safest and only way to keep a society together as well as continue the development of technology. On their 24th birthday, they are permitted to hatch, and then they are permitted to be adopted into a family different from their birthday family...so our adults are told. The government has a different plan and it worked for well over a thousand years: slavery, genetic programming, and planetary cleansing (stopping the development of life on other planets). Unto the morning a teenage girl hatches well before her time. Her childhood memories are still in tact. She sees things. She learns things. And she runs. Region: Pennsylvania / USA The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Emma Watson

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Parlanchina — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:10:08 -0400

User name: Parlanchina Title: The House of Vines (Alternative title: The Court of Miracles) Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Christopher Porter just wants a normal life: a wife, two kids, decent job, playing football on the weekend. The trouble is, he's a werewolf, and therefore monumentally unpopular. Either he gets fired for taking too many sick days, or evicted when his landlord works out what he is, or (frequently) both. Constantly having to make the choice between food and rent, he stumbles across an unlikely job advert in dingy pub, and takes a chance that will change his life. Ivy Burwell, also wishing for normalcy, finds her family's past inescapable. Still coming to terms with her husband's death and trying to convince herself that opening a teashop in her family's old Arcade ‘The Vineyard’ isn't the worst decision she has ever made, can she reconcile herself to her family's proclivity for meddling? When a mysterious young man starts making his way into both of their lives, their dreams of a normal life will be shattered forever. Can they weather the storm, or will they go under? And who are the clandestine men who keep asking awkward questions? Whatever happens, it's going to be anything but normal. Region: Europe:England:Yorkshire The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: er... Maggie Gylenhaal (only british, Ivy), Matthew Gray Gubler (Sort of, only british, Christopher) and Ben Barnes (Post)

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ddpcmpsr — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:10:36 -0400

Love this one - absolutely!

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luckystarec15 — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:22:07 -0400

User name: luckystarec15 Title: Pinky Promises and Friends Forever: Some Maintenance Required Genre: Mainstream Fiction/Chick Lit (we'll see how far it leans towards chick lit as I start writing) Synopsis: There is no such thing as forever. At least that's what Zoey believes as she tries to deal with the fact that she's never going to see her mom again. At the impressionable age of four, will her mom's old best friends be able to change her mind? Meanwhile, her mom's friends are grappling with the status of their friendship. Do best friends really last forever? In the face of disaster and their changing lives will they be able to rekindle their friendship or will it be forever lost to the perils of time and distance that so often claim friendships? Join Abby, Jacki, Alexa and Nat as they journey to discover if they really are forever friends or if that is just a foolish notion for children. Along the way, share in their discoveries about life, love and the true meaning of best friends forever. Region: Binghamton, New York, USA The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: not sure that I want to put that much of a face...I don't know that any one person would fit perfectly, so I'm not going to say (hopefully this doesn't hurt my chances of being picked)

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pyrofreeze — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:36:50 -0400

User name: pyrofreeze Title: Children of Hamelin Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: All the old tales came from somewhere: the talk of witches and godmothers, magic and extraordinary feats all trace their roots back to one place: Hamelin, where the fabled Pied Piper spirited hundreds of children away from their families and the only life they had ever known What most don’t know is that some of these children would grow up to become famous in their own right and the legends and the heroes and villains of “fairy tales” themselves. Liesel’s charge Cinderella tells her godmother that she is child. This revelation stirs up old memories for Liesel, who can’t help but be reminded of forgotten and all too infamous lives of her brothers and sisters from Hamelin, and decides a trip down memory lane in is order… Region: USA : Pennsylvania : Indiana The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Helen Mirren

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Maemi — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:42:28 -0400

Oops, the last line of the synopsis should read, "But then Arthur and Gwen's mother, who was thought to have been killed, returns, and a dark truth begins to unravel right before their eyes.

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Alexandrea Kristenson — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:01:54 -0400

Second! Gosh this makes me weepy!

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ddpcmpsr — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:09:45 -0400

LMBO! Would really love to read this one!

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ddpcmpsr — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:11:03 -0400

sorry - don't know how this ended up here! this was intended for another nomination.

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ddpcmpsr — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:12:10 -0400

LMBO! Would really love to read this one!

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ddpcmpsr — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:13:13 -0400

Still in the wrong place. this is for Anachronism

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Ailelie — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:35:39 -0400

User name: Ailelie Title: Anir & Tasmid Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: When Anir fell into a magic sleep on her wedding day, she expected to awaken less than an hour later, as per the marriage customs of her people. Instead, she slept a lifetime, awaking to world in which she, her family, and country are just stories. Now she is without answers and stuck with a man who wishes she'd remained asleep. In Tasmid's country, there are always two monarchs, called the Dyad, who take the throne together. No one may rule alone. When he is betrayed by the woman he'd have asked to rule with him, Tasmid goes on a hunt for someone who could never do the same. He thought he'd found the perfect co-monarch in the form of the eternally sleeping princess. That was before, of course, he accidentally woke her up. Now, the two must figure out a way to work together if they are to overcome the various betrayals in their lives and stop a war from happening. Region: USA: Illinois: Chicago The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Anir: Ayesha Antione Tasmid: Ronny Jhutti ...most likely...

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lisslo — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:46:54 -0400

User name: lisslo Title: She Weathers the Storm Genre: Mainstream Fiction Synopsis: As a child, Meredith dealt with living in an abusive home by alternating between real life and her fantasy world. As an adult, who is a wife and mother of two, it’s no longer as simple as that. She struggles with her past and how to avoid falling into the role of an abuser herself. Meredith is a writer, and a character in her latest novel has taken over, spinning the story out of her control. She starts to open up about her past to her husband, and face up to the changes she needs to make. Region: USA: Iowa: Central Iowa Authors Actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Young Meredith = Chloe Moretz Adult Meredith = Natalie Portman

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Miss_Bella — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:51:32 -0400

Throwing my hat into the ring, why the heck not? User name: Miss_Bella Title: The Lazarus Sparks Genre: Science Fantasy Synopsis: Eternal life. A blessing or a curse? Nobody wants to die, we all secretly fear what lies in wait for us in that great beyond, but would you rather be left alive after everyone you have ever known and loved has moved on without you? Now there’s the catch, eternal life without eternal love. Could you do it, or do you dream of a normal death, with all those you love by your side? 825 years ago, 100 random people of Esellion were given the chance for immortality. It isn’t the strongest nation in the world, nor is it the most industrious but for some reason it was chosen as the first by The Travellers. The Travellers moved amongst the people of Esellion, from the lowest plains of the Shining Coast, capital of the Light Lands, to the highest peaks of the Blasted Heights. After five years they gathered together a mix of 100 people they had spoken to throughout the land and bestowed upon them 100 gifts. The gifts were, as they called them, “The Lazarus Sparks.” The sparks were placed within each person, unable to be removed unless the owner willed it so. The sparks, The Travellers said, would grant them immortal life, and immortal youth for as long as they wished to hold onto them. They would be able to transfer these sparks to whomever they desired as long as they had come into adulthood and had not yet passed into their elder years. Two of the chosen for the sparks were the new rulers of the two nations within Esellion, Lord Mal Rada, Lord of the Light Lands and his younger brother, Lord Cana Rada, Lord of the Blasted Heights. For a period of 500 years, everything was at peace. But an event in Lord Cana’s life would change the course of Esellion’s history, and the lives of the Immortals forever. Region: Australia: Melbourne The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Mal would be played by Sean Bean, Cana would be played by Jeremy Irons. Malachi would be played by Chris Hemsworth and Mitenye would be played by Asia Argento.

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dysc — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:51:49 -0400

User name: dysc Title: No Go Genre: Black comedy Synopsis: With the American economy collapsing, Gideon Yi found his IT job in Seattle outsourced back to Korea—the very place from which his immigrant parents had left with high hopes. Faced with a bleak future, Gideon became a recluse and a hoarder, eventually driving his wife to leave him and his family to disown him. One day, having had quite enough of this world, he drank himself to death on his trash-filled couch. Gideon was dead. But then, to his surprise, he wasn't. Neither in heaven nor hell, he soon realized he was simply floating over his corpse in the living room, as though his soul had forgot to book passage. Like any typical ghost, he could now flutter about, move through walls, and even slightly rustle the curtains. However, with no instructions from God and no means to query the living, Gideon could not explain the shabbiness of his afterlife. Why was he here? How long would this last? Were there other spirits? Should he spy on old acquaintances? And what was his maximum air speed? For a man tired of life on earth, death had only brought about what Gideon dreaded the most: more life, on earth. Though there was one crucial difference. This time, he couldn't kill himself. Region: Canada :: British Columbia :: Vancouver The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Does Paul Giamatti have a secret Korean-American twin?

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StaceyM — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:04:50 -0400

User name: StaceyM Title: Tai Chi in Jimmy Choo's (or possibly just Tai Chi Choo's) Genre: chick-lit/womens fiction Synopsis: What do you do when your husband divorces you and you're left looking after your loopy Great Aunt Polly and her irascible parrot, Flo? Don your finest footwear and join the local tai chi class of course! Anna Blackthorn isn't having a good year. She's been depressed ever since she had a miscarriage. Now her husband wants a divorce and it's not going to be pretty. Taken in by her Great Aunt Polly (GAP), Braebanks on the North East coast of Scotland is a far cry from Hampstead, London. Anna has some adjusting to do - and fast. GAP is diagnosed with Alzheimer's, and Anna has to become the strong one in their relationship. Together they join the local tai chi class, in an effort to slow the disease's progression. Anna misses her old life, but gets a chance to reclaim some of that lifestyle when Quentin asks her out. He's an old school friend of her husbands, but are his motives pure? Anna has to step up to the mark and tackle divorce, financial worries and a failing relative. Oh - and a parrot with a boil on its bum. Luckily, Nigel the neighbourhood vet steps in to save the day on that front, and also gives Anna a job. Can Anna face up to her husband in court to get the money she deserves? And can she make it to the end of a complicated tai chi set without making a fool of herself? Region: Europe:Scotland:Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Anna = Sophia Myles.

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contemplations — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:38:24 -0400

User name: contemplations Title: Contemplations of the word F&!@. Genre: Young Adult Synopsis: Four teenagers struggling with their own situations are thrown together under less than preferable circumstances. After resisting as much as possible, they suddenly find they have more in common with their peers than decided at first glance. Will they be able to work together to finish what they came together to start? ....and will their skilfully created façades wear down to reveal what is really beneath? Kaya Bishop has one last chance to revoke her 'expulsion' status, but it comes at a price. She must join the school's "Public Speaking" group, and together will three other students (mostly un-willfully present) create a speech for the end of term assembly on a topic chosen between them. After reluctantly agreeing she and the others begin their weekly meetings, and as time progresses they discover than they have more that they thought in common. Battling the physical and physiological trials and tribulations of being a teenage, together the group find themselves closer. Will the rebellious and fight-prone Flint be able to let go of his past? Will rude and aloof Benedikt Beaufort realise reality? Will Daria accept society's ideologies? .....And what shattering event will bring them enlightenment, both for their task, and for themselves as people? Region: Germany The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Kaya Scodelario for Kaya Bishop (Kaya the character was named first...., Alex Pettyfer as (Wyland) Flint, Francisco Lachowsk as Benedikt Beaufort and Amanda Hendrick as Violenta (Daria) deWitt.

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JackLyDarling — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:47:16 -0400

User name: JackLyDarling Title: Oliva Lucchese Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Synopsis: It's not often little girls are haunted by Death, but that's exactly what Oliva Swarhitz's problem is. But what is she to do when the one person who believes her is shot dead? Enter Frankie, an autistic detective with an ego the size of a small planet. The investigation gets underway, but it seems that Death isn't finished claiming bodies just yet, claiming those of Oliva's uncle, father and almost her doctor, and Death definitely hasn't finished haunting Oliva either. From a sleepy manor to a pursuit through the war-time escape passage, it does seem that Death always claims you in the end. Region: Europe :: Wales The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: For Oliva, it would be Ramona Marquez. For Frankie, Ruta Gedmintas.

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elvishpixi — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:50:41 -0400

Username: elvishpixi Title: Children of Pride Genre: Fantasy / Historical Fiction Synopsis: In an era when the sons of gods and daughters of men produced giant godkings of terrifying power, two great kingdoms are nearing the end of their reigning days. Between them, a forgotten seafaring nation has so far kept the chaotic powers of the deep at bay... but no longer. Tsera knew their crew was wrong to disregard the Sirens' warnings. Now the sea-god Yam has sent his monstrous leviathan after the Sherden people, and they are forced to flee up the Nile Delta. When Pharoah discovers their outlawed sea-worship, Tsera's crew are enslaved and deported to fight for Egypt against the Hittite King. But matters in the Northern regions have become just as turbulent. As godkings strive among themselves for lands and loyalty and prepare for war, the high priest's son discovers a darker secret of his family's royal cult. All the while, pirates are fleeing inland from a terror they will not name... a creature of the deep that threatens to wipe them from the pages of history forever. As the Bronze Age turns to Iron, few will survive the kindled wrath of the Children of Pride. Region: USA:: Texas :: Dallas/Ft Worth The actor who would play your main character in a movie adaptation: Michelle Rodriguez? That's a tough call. A medium-skinned Mediterranean look for sure, with some defiance in her attitude. Thanks for considering, I'm already eternally grateful. :)

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heather.anne — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:19:37 -0400

Toot! User Name: heather.anne Title: Sacred Fire of Liberty Genre: Historical Fiction Synopsis: Revolutionary fervor burns across the thirteen colonies, forcing colonial families to choose either Crown or Country. Inspired by patriot rhetoric, a young Virginian begins a double life where she becomes both a model Tory wife and a seductive American spy. Her brothers, inflamed by years of fighting for a distant father’s admiration, take their rivalry to opposing armies to prove which of them is the better man. A career British soldier rethinks his allegiances after the rape of his wife at the hands of allies, leaving his only sibling, a sister, to take on a man’s role upon the death of their father. Brought together by the escalating conflict, these families celebrate victories and mourn losses as their world rushes irrevocably into the creation of a new nation. Region: USA :: Arkansas :: Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Catherine Zeta Jones and Daniel Craig

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tigerlily515 — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:19:48 -0400

User name: tigerlily515 Title: The Cat Burglars' Club Genre: mainstream Fiction Synopsis: Judith - a 62 year old widow Madeline - a 29 year old accountant Sharon - a 45 year old professor Kimberly - a 36 year old single mother Unlikely friends, except in the most dire of circumstances. And these were certainly dire circumstances. However, when they met that afternoon in the sun room of Judith's foreclosed home, they never expected that they would become so important to each other, or that they would achieve so much as a team.... After being taking for four individually painful "rides" by the same online Lothario, these four women determine to make Mr. Edwards pay, a-la First Wives' Club meets The Net meets Stephanie Plum. They have no idea that their fact and vengeance finding mission will attract the attention of the FBI. Region: Alabama: Baldwin The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Holly Hunter, Jenna Elfman, Camryn Manheim, and Joan Cusak

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timerstye — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:20:50 -0400

This may be weird, but I've decided last-minute to make Louie black for story purposes, so his choice of actor can be completely disregarded (though the glasses and pale-ish eyes stay)

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Jeronimus — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:23:03 -0400

Title: Pudding! Genre: Mystery/Comedy Synopsis: Gregory Muffle has seen it all. And yet he has seen so little. Living in the small town of Little Botthum has turned his life into drudgery incarnate. After twenty years, a family like the Muffles sure gets to a man. Gregory jumps at the chance to make an escape onto a different scene, and steps onto the first train into the great unknown. A new life awaits, a life in the big city, a life full of new opportunities for the taking. That is, if the train ever arrives at its destination in one piece... And then slowly a strange puzzle starts unravelling in front of his eyes, as he meets his fellow passengers; a businessman, an aristocratic Lady and her daughter, the conductor and a rummy stowaway. What is it that connects these people and which part do they play in the riddle? And how long until the next stop? Region: Europe :: Holland & Belgium The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Here's one potential cast that I'd love to see together: Tom Felton as Gregory Muffle, then John Barrowman as businessman James Maverick, Julie Walters as Lady Plainquilt and Carey Mulligan as her daughter Elizabeth. Arthur Darvill as the train conductor, and the one and only Tom Baker as the drunk.

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Mudge the Expendable — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:30:21 -0400

I'll now nominate myself. Username: Mudge the Expendable Title: ALEXANDER IN INDIA: An Operatic Romance Genre: Historical Fiction/Other LGBT Synopsis: A man from Rome's poorest quarter meets the love of his sexually flexible and politically astute life when Metastasio, poet and lawyer, begins a libretto for Predieri, Bologna's eminent composer of cutting edge entertainments called "operas." Metastasio is in Vienna at the court of the Austrian Emperor, serving time and adjusting to his unaccustomedly humble place in the sparkling cultural scene. Predieri, the older man, head of the Accademia Filamonica di Bologna, is commissioned by the Emperor's people to write the score for Metastasio's libretto "Alexander in India," an opera to be presented to the Holy Roman Emperor on a State visit to Milan. As the men correspond in their work on the Imperial entertainment, they discover how good it feels to be, for once, fully understood and accepted as artist, as human, as man. Love blossoms, despite many miles between them, despite many uncertainties...does he love me, or my position? is he in love with me as I am with him?...which aren't safe or smart to confide to a letter. While Metastasio, separated from his dearly beloved Luca (whom he has loved since he was 24, when both were in Rome, but were only briefly introduced) and living for Luca's rare visits made on state occasions, consoles himself with an older Viennese countess and attempts to avoid a reunion with his abandoned Roman mistress, he falls ever more in love with his epistolary suitor, the intellectual and powerful Predieri. The men create together beautiful worlds of fantasy, brought to life for the wealthiest court in Europe, by the finest singers and musicians of their time. For seven long years, they toil apart, until Predieri secures a position in the Habsburg court and moves to Vienna in 1737. Thirty years...never together, never apart, never far from each other and never able to be a public couple. Does love survive in this kind of darkness? Does a relationship that can't be allowed to be formal and publicly accepted still create solid ground for love and happiness? Let's find out. Region: USA::Texas::Austin Actor: Up to the producer, I'd say.

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the_georgie — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:35:38 -0400

User name: the_georgie Title: Potato Chips Genre: Mainstream Fiction Synopsis: Emma McCord has had some pretty sudden changes in her life. She is the mother of an infant, in the process of leaving her husband, and receiving treatment for Breast Cancer. Upon realizing she has no where else to go, Emma decides to reconnect with her father, who she hasn't seen in twenty years. Will her father accept his daughter and granddaughter with open arms? Will Emma be able to figure out her past while trying to understand her future? Region: USA:: Pennsylvania :: Lehigh Valley The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Felicity Huffman (when she was younger).

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ThePiratess — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:36:28 -0400

Oops. Darn there not being an edit button! The title should be: The Memory Keeper, Book One in the Inner Reach Trilogy.

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ecanusthewriter — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:46:01 -0400

User Name: ecanusthewriter Title: Cricket and Jaswinder Genre: Young Adult Fiction/ Fantasy Synopsis: Kate and Jasmine, twin seventeen year-old girls, have just had the worst possible thing happen to them: their adoptive parents have died in a horrific accident, forcing the girls to go live with their adoptive mothers parents. When they arrive there, they are immediately sent off to boarding school to keep them out of their "grandparents" way. When they get to boarding school, they notice strage things happening: weird sounds in the middle of the nights, weird shadows outside their windows, and the teachers are way too curious about their lives. Then, one night, they're taken, blindfolded, out of their room, and shown what really goes on at the school: a quarter or more of the students are actually mythical creatures, and, apparently, so are Jasmine and Kate. The other students, and a few teachers that are in on it, tell the twins about their real parents: their mother, the faerie queen, and their father, Hades. The two girls learn more about themselves than they ever knew, and about what they must now do: travel to the underworld to find him and save their mother, the only one who can prevent the tragedy that's about to unravel: it's been a thousand years since the last time the portal to the monster world was opened, and, now, it's going to open again if no one is there to keep it closed (the school trains the magical students who, with the help of the faerie queen, have always managed to keep the portal closed) What will happen if the girls can't get back in time? Region: Canada :: Nova Scotia :: Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Connie and Cassie Powney is they're twins; Mia Wasikowska and Heather Graham (if she were younger...) xD

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ecanusthewriter — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:47:02 -0400

I mean to add "if they were sisters." at the end of that Dx

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the_georgie — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:53:17 -0400

Change Emma to Jennifer. Sorry, sudden name change inspiration!

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rockrox6244 — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:02:31 -0400

Oooh, this sounds super interesting! I'd totally read it given the chance. :)

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WritingBandit — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:32:31 -0400

User name: WritingBandit Title: Thank You for the Poison Genre: Young Adult suspense Synopsis: Frank is just one of four constantly bullied by his classmates. In an old-fashioned school run backwards, the bullies get away with it, and Frank and his friends are usually stuck in detention after they are pulled from lockers, noses still bleeding. Frank has grown to accept this and is willing to wait out the years until Graduation, but Arthur has other plans. Usually quiet, and usually brilliant, he hatches an outrageous plan to force a change. Arthur is a twisted mastermind with the greatest plans. When they begin to get scarier, so does Anthony. He starts to become dangerous, and worse, he starts to become contagious. Frank wants to help his friend, but just as Arthur nears the edge, Frank realizes he's changing too. Someone inside him is threatening to take over. Region: Pennsylvania::Philadelphia The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: people who look remarkably like Gerard Way and Frank Iero.

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DaraHavok — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:34:56 -0400

User name: Dara Havok Title: Set Fire to the Rain Genre: Paranormal Romance Synopsis: Long ago Signe broke her vow to the gods forcing one in her bloodline to take her place. Now, in modern day Olympia Washington Chantelle Hale is the the chosen one. Her firece spirit has been honed in the fires of loss and tragady. Quiting college to take care of her younger sister she moved them half way across the country for a new start. For the last 25 years she has had recurring dreams of a god like man. His jade eyes haunt her even in her waking hours. He calles to her, claming she is his chosen mate and yet she fights him. Her need to care for her little sister trumps everything else. But deep within the heart of Asgard Signe has returned to reap her vengance upon Prince Loki. She has chosen Lord Darri Malus to aid her in her quest. Armed with the ancient prophecy of Urd they plan to distory the House of Odin and claim Asgard as their own. Will Loki claim Chantelle as his mate in time to stop them from destroying all he loves. And how will he convince her to follow him to Asgard when she needs to care for her ailing sister? Follow the god and the mortal on their journey to find not only love, but hope. Region: Olymipa Washington/Asgard The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Chantelle Hale: Nikki Reed Loki: Jackson Rathbone

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DaylaMorgado — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:49:47 -0400

I feel this may be too little too late, what with so many nominations already, but I'd like to add my two cents. Why not? User name: DaylaMorgado Title: Sandra in Search of her Story Genre: fantasy-ish Synopsis: When an author dies before finishing a story, the characters of that uncompleted story are forced to wander through literature until they can find another finished story to call home. Sandra is a freelance minor character who is content to slip in and out of a myriad of stories unknown to the storytellers. Until she finds herself in an in-the-works fantasy story with a main character who, in an act of rebellion to the storyteller, runs away with Sandra. Despite her attempts to make the story right again, the characters quickly find themselves in a battle of the wills with their own storyteller. Region: USA::California::Los Angeles The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Me :) Okay, not really. I have no idea. Does it really matter? How about someone unknown, average-looking.

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mishkinano — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:03:22 -0400

Certainly doesn't hurt to try, huh? User name: mishkinano Title: South of the Fault Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Imrie no Ervori is an orphaned teenage boy who was collectively raised by his small, close-knit village from early childhood. While Imrie is away completing his coming of age rite, a rampaging colossus destroys the village and its people. Armed with only his horse, an old, battered sword and a crudely crafted bow, Imrie seeks an audience with the mighty titan king Ahsrov to beg for the restoration of his home and family. However, Ahsrov has lost control of his rebellious children, and Imrie must bring all five of them to justice: only then will the titan king repair the damage that has been done. But as Imrie begins his journey, he unravels deeper, darker secrets that Ahsrov has yet to reveal to him - or never intended to reveal in the first place - that could drastically change the nature of the outcome. Region: USA::MD::Eastern Shore The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Probably a relative unknown. Someone small and dark in appearance and in their early teens.

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hntrjmprpro45 — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:07:46 -0400

Username: hntrjmprpro45 Title: An Amendment to Chaos Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: In a world that seems to be dominated by chaos and random events, there are a few that possess the gift to shape their own path and control the outcomes of their every action. These people are known as the "amendments". While their own possibilities in life are limitless, they are plagued with the reality that their choices dictate the possibilities of everyone around them. Joshua is the youngest living amendment and at age 26, he is just realizing the dangerous scope of his choices. Moving into a new apartment could be the difference between his neighbor losing his job or his friend going into remission. Everyone around him is at the mercy of the chaos that his actions create. Unable to explain this phenomenon to any of his friends or family, Joshua is left with the burning question: Is it better to be a slave to chaos or a servant to your own will? Region: USA. Oklahoma. Tulsa. The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Ian Somerhalder

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jensoda — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:18:24 -0400

User name: jensoda Title: Vagabond Bound Genre: Lit Fic Synopsis: Seb doesn't know when exactly his life started to go nowhere. Perhaps it was when he quit school and landed in the town next to where he grew up working at the local co-op. Or maybe it was when he moved in with four other 20-somethings who couldn't afford a place of their own. Most likely his life reached that point of no return when he woke up one day to find that someone was squating in the abandoned boat that had been parked on their front yard by tenants decades earlier. Whenever it actually happened, Seb is stuck in apathy of the world around him. Living with addicts, bums, and OCD freaks will do that to you. He goes through the motions every day - his mind never straying too far from Tara, the girl renting the basement who's in a passionately violent relationship with Ryan, the town drug dealer - wondering when his life plans on getting back on track. It's not until Seb is accused of murdering one of Ryan's young clients that he realizes that he has something to live for. He's not quite sure what it is, but if he can get out of this mess he promises to find out. Region: United States: Maine The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: (A younger) Sean Maher as Seb Saoirse Ronan as Tara

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Blue Canary. One Note Spelt L-I-T-E — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:30:20 -0400

Self Nomination Ahoy! User name: Blue Canary. One Note Spelt L-I-T-E Title: Risk The World Genre: Humour/Parody/Satire Synopsis: "It was Mister Bainfeild's last wish in his dying breath that he find a successor to take over from him as commander in chief of the world. However, being the eccentric overlord he was, he determined that he would find a successor through the world's biggest game of Risk. With the largest Risk board feasible in their hands, Mister Cowlstock, Mister Rainwater and Mister Vanlandingham, Mister Bainfeild's most trusted associates, duke it out to find out who will win. And more importantly, if they can pull this off without being overthrown by rebels and factions hellbent on spoiling their little game." Region: Europe :: England :: Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Hugh Laurie. Probably.

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ellamarie — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:35:03 -0400

Username: ellamarie Title: The Mysteriously Beneficial Qualities of Blue Potatoes Genre: Youth Fiction Synopsis: Never tell Valerie McMillin NOT to do something, or, you can bet on all the beetles in Father Corwin's belfry, she most certainly will do it. (And, as she cold tell you (don't ask how she knows) there are a LOT of beetles up there!) Knowing this, perhaps her mother should have been more discreet… but it is understandable that she would forget discretion in her sudden hopelessness at the discovery that her eldest son - the only of her children who showed any potential - had suddenly disappeared; presumably to fight the evil wizard king of Golden Valley, despite his mother's council. However, she did indeed forget, and regrettably informed her 13-year old daughter that she would never be able to save her brother. Now, Val is setting off on an adventure across a magic-riddled country, with only a strange blue rock for company. Soon, however, she may find herself in all sorts of interesting situations, meeting all sorts of interesting people, and perhaps finally making some real friends. She may also find the answer to a question asked by many - what HAS eating those blue potatoes done to her over the years? Well, Val is about to find out. Region: USA :: Virginia :: Northern The actor who would play my main character: maybe young bailee madison for the younger Val, and someone like nicola peltz without all the heavy makeup, or maybe even georgie henley, for when she's older. hmm, or reese witherspoon a la man in the moon.

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Blue Canary. One Note Spelt L-I-T-E — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:36:33 -0400

*Hugh Laurie as Mr Cowlstock Simon Pegg as Mr Rainwater The Rich Texan from The Simpsons as Mr Vanlandingham

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Osco — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:44:21 -0400

User name: Osco Title: Magic’s Rebirth Genre: YA, Fantasy, Apocalypse Synopsis: It may not the end of the world, but it is the end of the world as humanity knows it. After the safe passing of 2012 the near mass hysteria has calmed and most have moved on, but their fear was not unfounded; the apocalypse is real. Since the birth of the 2012 year the barriers have been weakening and the old magic has been seeping back into the world. Kinsey is at boarding school when she realizes she may be more than she used to be. Then disaster strikes and all hell breaks loose. Zombies, demons, and other evils are spreading and society is collapsing. Unable to contact her family, Kinsey attempts to make the journey up the east coast. She is joined by Broderic, a guy with a dark secret of his own, and together they will try to survive and hope that all they are searching for has survived as well. Region: USA :: Virginia :: Northern The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Skyler Samuels [maybe with some coloring changes to her hair and eyes]

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Kimalli — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:45:22 -0400

User name: Kimalli Title: The Twilight Genre: Fantasy/ Sci-fi Synopsis: Where do our minds go? When we wake up it feels as if your brain is going through a quick checklist - two arms, two legs, human, male or female. Where do our minds go? In that place between sleeping and awake, an that space that's neither here nor there, everywhere and nowhere. Where do our minds go? And....can we follow? Region: Africa - South Africa: Pretoria The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Matt Damon and Donald Sutherland (I have two leads)

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saunved — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:47:04 -0400

User name: saunved Title: The Rise of The Prince : The Battle Begins Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: Dennis McZene, a fair boy of 12 was the most surprised in the world when he touched a realistic hand imprinted on the page of a book he found. He was suddenly flying in space and going faster than light! He reached a far planet and made friends with an alien with some difficulty. He realized slowly that he was in fact greater and bigger than what anyone would think he was. And stupid though he seemed for the moment, he was going to be the key to unlocking the many mysteries of the universe. What mysteries he found out about himself and how he unfolded each of them slowly and did what he never would have imagined is what this story is about. Region: India, Maharashtra, Pune The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Probably a smart small kid of around 13. But he should look cool and ready to surprise. The alien can be Jonny Depp. A kinda modified version of the pirates. It would look cool

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rosainverno — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:47:10 -0400

Suppose it can't hurt to nominate myself User name: rosainverno Title: The Legend of League Park Genre: YA - Sports Fiction Synopsis: I call it, in summation, a feminist baseball novel. Gioia Rinaldi is the star pitcher of Tusky Valley's Girl's Softball Team, but she wants more. She wants to play professional baseball, but everyone around her says it's impossible for a girl. When her brother is recruited to Cleveland's farm team (The Akron Aeros), she wonders why he can have her dream and she cannot. She decides in college that she will work as hard as possible to play professional ball anyway. Audrey Dawson has been thrown for a loop as she learns that now her beloved father is sick with ALS. The only constant thing in her world is baseball and a love of the Detroit Tigers. In order to keep sports in her life, she decides to become a journalist covering baseball for the Wayne State newspaper but it's not as easy as she would like. When their worlds suddenly collide as their teams battle for the Central Divison, the girls find themselves fighting for their dreams and a little help from old stadium ghosts (varying from Cy Young, Lou Gehrig, and Ty Cobb) certainly won't hurt matters any. Region: USA: Michigan: Ann Arbor The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Gioia would be played Troian Bellisario and Audrey would be Amber Stevens.

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Kimalli — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:48:46 -0400

EDIT: TITLE: The Twilight Sea of Between

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MagiquePhantasy — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:01:03 -0400

User name: MagiquePhantasy Title: The Fallen's Culvert Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Magic. Over his exceedingly long lifetime it is the only thing Keiron has encountered the can even touch the insatiable hunger within him. As a Magistar, using his internal reserve of magic is hardly challenging. Accessing the magic in the land itself, however, has proven as cumbersome as the need to maintain his facade as the Lord of Kirkshire's advisor. Having a high position among the nobility has proven invaluable though. A quiet word whispered at an opportune moment has successfully silenced any who would openly oppose his curious "collection." And now that association may have finally resulted in him finding the crowning jewel to his collection and the answer to his hunger... Being the fourth child to a Marquis, even one for as prosperous a town as Portus, means Caeleste is an extra, and she's perfectly fine with that. It may even mean that she could marry her heart's desire, a choice denied her older sister, who has instead been betrothed to that arrogant fool, Lord Kirkshire. But, at her sister's bequest, Caeleste finds herself traveling to the very place she'd prefer to avoid and towards a frightening man who seems to desire to possess her very soul. Actors: Keiron - Ben Barnes (his longer hair look); Caeleste - Vanessa Hudgens; Saureen (sister) - Emilie de Ravin

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the_lucy_program — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:47:00 -0400

User name: the_lucy_program Title: Mal'ethil Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Mal'ethil Gysse'lylth is an arthi'al, an unnaturally peaceful race of albino "half-elves," who is legally indebted to her ex-fiancé Farol, an elf, for crimes she'd done to him in the past. Having spent a good majority of the last century dealing with humans, Mal has come to secretly envy them, and does what she can to help them. When Farol sends her on a mission to protect a human family from harm, however, she is overwhelmed and knocked unconscious; upon waking, she finds the entire family dead but for the eldest daughter, Alicia. On the back of her beloved roc, Warwing, Mal takes Alicia back to the capital city of Drael, where Farol declares Mal Alicia's new legal guardian. Initially unhappy with the arrangement, Mal finds herself quickly attached to the eight-year-old girl, who is hiding a colossal secret: she is a half-fairy, and runs in the bloodlines of both the Imperial family and the High Fairy royal family. Because of her human half, Alicia is the key to the start of the fairies' war against the Empire: a fairy who can tell a lie. In just ten short years, the Empire is thrust into an era of perpetual dusk, where time is stopped and no one ages, nothing grows, causing wars and mass suicides. Alicia is seated upon the throne as Empress, but things aren't happening as she had believed. Meanwhile, Farol has been missing, and Mal is torn between looking for him and staying with Alicia. How much did Farol know? And what is going on in the Eastern Territories of the Empire? Was Mal's abusive older sister truly dead? And would Mal, long forgiven for her past by Farol, ever learn to forgive herself? In this tale of blood and betrayal, Mal must find the light in the darkness and remember, despite the chaos around her, how to love again. Region: USA: Washington The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Reese Witherspoon

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epistrophy68 — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:48:54 -0400

User name: epistrophy68 Title: Pastel Droplets Genre: Mainstream Fiction Synopsis: The rise and fall of a 1980s New Wave rock band. Four marginally talented friends from the Bowery couldn't get a break to save their lives until they met Colin Hastings, a British newcomer whose voice and stage presence catapulted them towards the stars... and whose fragility brought them back down again. Region: USA :: California :: San Bernardino The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Adrien Brody

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ellamarie — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:50:33 -0400

Username: ellamarie Title: The Mysteriously Beneficial Qualities of Blue Potatoes Genre: Youth Fiction Synopsis: Never tell Valerie McMillin NOT to do something, or, you can bet on all the beetles in Father Corwin's belfry, she most certainly will do it. (And, as she cold tell you (don't ask how she knows) there are a LOT of beetles up there!) Knowing this, perhaps her mother should have been more discreet… but it is understandable that she would forget discretion in her sudden hopelessness at the discovery that her eldest son - the only of her children who showed any potential - had suddenly disappeared; presumably to fight the evil wizard king of Golden Valley, despite his mother's council. However, she did indeed forget, and regrettably informed her 13-year old daughter that she would never be able to save her brother. Now, Val is setting off on an adventure across a magic-riddled country, with only a strange blue rock for company. Soon, however, she may find herself in all sorts of interesting situations, meeting all sorts of interesting people, and perhaps finally making some real friends. She may also find the answer to a question asked by many - what HAS eating those blue potatoes done to her over the years? Well, Val is about to find out. Region: USA :: Virginia :: Northern The actor who would play my main character: maybe young bailee madison for the younger >>>> and someone like nicola peltz without all the heavy makeup, or maybe even georgie henley, for when she's older. hmm, or reese witherspoon a la man in the moon.

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stephanime — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:54:46 -0400

I am ooobviously quite late for this...but I figured I may as well try? I don't believe I'm already on here since I just got my synopsis up and all but if I am I'm sorry and feel free to remove this. Thanks for the consideration ! User name: stephanime Title: And one day, he Snapped Genre: satire, humor and parody I believe Synopsis: There are some boys in the world who have no worries but what they choose to care about; people who can go through life without thinking of their actions as anything but their actions... there are people who can get up every day and do the same thing in the same way without thinking twice on it and Seth used to be one of these boys. Seth had a brilliant mind, extraordinary even, and when he wanted something he could get it. He was raised by two busy and rather uninvolved people that were so focused on their own work they didn't bother much with making sure this brilliant child of there wasn't feeling pressured to succeed more and more or that he was fed well and given the love every child deserved. Still it seemed he would be fine and at the age of fifteen Seth had successfully graduated high school early and was off on the exciting adventure of... he didn't know. Stress began to make itself evident until one day... nothingness. No one could really explain it, but somehow Seth's brilliant mind just cracked. He was still extremely intelligent but there was no drive left... and one day he woke up to a voice. A muffled, older voice that was somehow a hat. A top hat, to be exact, that had been sitting on his desk for as long as he could remember; gathering dust and going ignored as just part of the background of his life. Now it had a voice of its own and it wasn't going to avoid using it whenever possible. While all logic in his brilliant mind wanted to explain the hat away, for every logical reason he had the hat had a counter. Now Seth was left to question what was real and what was false; what was all in his head and what was there all along with him too blind to see it. After all, anyone can snap... Region: likely Rochester, NY The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: well I'm not sure... but I think Logan Lerman could be messed with enough to fit? or maybe ash stymest? just someone... lanky that doesn't seem to fit.

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아슐리_ L — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:59:37 -0400

User name: 애슐리_L Title: Metropolis Genre:Science- fiction Synopsis: Metropolis grew out of the smoldering rubble that was left of America after the world fell apart. now people live in an actualized utopia under the rule of The United Company. In the mist of the city lives, Ivy, a pessimistic fiction writer. an idealist at heart Ivy will have her life turned upside down after she finds a book from the old world in the library. Region: North America: Massachusetts; Berkshires The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Meagan Parker

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TheWingedWolf — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:00:09 -0400

Self nomination incoming... Username: TheWingedWolf Title: The Day I Died. Genre: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Comedy Synopsis: Daniel McCormack isn't in a good place right now. He's stuck in a dead-end job, girls all hate him, and he's about to turn 30. In short, life is going nowhere. Fast. But when Danny is knocked down after a hit and run, and dies for 10 minutes on the operating table, life takes a turn for the strange. First Sally, his Golden Retriever, starts talking to him. He should be worried by this, but the things she’s saying are infinitely more concerning. For one, the Earth he’s spent 29 years, 341 days and 7 hours on is a fake. It’s okay though, because Sally knows where there’s a portal to the “real” world, and she’s determined to take him through it, whether he wants to go or not. What follows is a twisted tale of adventure, friendship, improbable science and extreme hypochondria in a world beyond his wildest dreams. Who knew it would take his death to make Danny start living? Region: Europe: Scotland: Glasgow and West The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Daniel McCormack : A young Colin Farrell with longish hair (pretty much how he looks in Phonebooth) Sally the were-dog: A youngish Gwyneth Paltrow (In human form, Sally retains her Golden Retriever ears and tail, and has slightly sharper than normal canine teeth.) Alexi the Hypochondriac: A younger, clean-shaven Robert Downey Jr. (Yeah, weirdly specific, I know.)

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Lofweir — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:08:10 -0400

User name: Lofweir Title: The Gilgamesh Prophecy Genre:Horror Synopsis:I will knock down the gates of the Netherworld July 5, 1927: Deep in the deserts of Iraq, an archaeological team makes an astounding discovery. A tomb, hidden for centuries, is uncovered by a raging sandstorm that scoured the desert camp for seven days. Inside, an altar carved from a solid block of lustrous blue stone, a relic of ancient Babylon. I will break in the doors and smash the bolts April 25, 1945: Allied troops breach the gates of the Steinwald concentration camp. Inside they find the withered corpses of thousands of prisoners and German guards. A single survivor is discovered, clutching an amulet in the shape of an eight-pointed star and mumbling a single word over and over again: Ishtar. I will release the dead to eat the living To answer an age-old riddle, Father Terrance Mann races against a clock set thousands of years in the past. From the sun-baked sands of ancient Babylon to the marbled halls of the Vatican, Father Mann has one chance to shut the gates of Hell, if only he can decipher The Gilgamesh Prophecy Region:USA:Illinois:Chicago The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Main Character is Father Terrance Mann. Willem Dafoe has a great, weathered look that I think would be perfect for the aging priest.

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takecare — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:10:01 -0400

User name: takecare Title: Alice, Alice, Alice Genre: YA & Children's Lit Synopsis: "Little Red Riding Hood was stupid to get eaten by that wolf. And she wouldn't have been saved. If she'd been swallowed, she would have been DEAD." Alice Lewis was a very frank child. She grew up in a normal house-hold, with her parents, two brothers and a cat in a very normal town in England. From the day that she could talk, she argued and from the age that she could read, her nose was always deep in a book. But not fairytales. Not Children's books. Rapunzel was too stupid, Cinderalla was too weak and Alice in Wonderland - oh, Alice Lewis did wonder at how silly a girl could be! This was when Winifred came in. White horses, dashing princes, dragons and damsels-in-distress, Winfred was everything Alice was not. So when Alice insults Winifred's favourite heroine, Alice from Alice in Wonderland, she's in for a surprise when she wakes up in her very own, and slightly more sinister Underland where everything is not as it seems and Alice is about to get taught a lesson of her own. Fairytales aren't all as happy as they seem and one might be sure that Alice will be glad of a prince, or two to come and save her, when the going gets tough! Being a heroine isn't all as easy as it seems. Certainly there's one important lesson to learn from this all; how can one ever grow out of happily-ever-afters? Region: United Kingdom: England The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Alice: Mackenzie Foy Winifred: Chloë Grace Moretz or Elle Fanning Might as well try. :D

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sallow — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:19:16 -0400

Shameless self nomination I suppose... but this offer is too good to pass up! (Especially as last years covers are so perfect) User name: sallow Title: House of wallflowers Genre: Other - Magical realism Synopsis: "Now hear the story of the loneliest man in the world..." Pascal is a man removed from his society - existing in a dimly lit, smoky room above a backstreet casino with only a strangely placid cat for company, he suspects that the world moves slowly around him, unaware that he is the pivot. His only time frame is the intermission between the 4AM train that rattles his bed each morning just as he falls in to a deep sleep. Until an unremarkable misty tuesday morning, where he wakes up without interruption in time for the first bus in to town. Prepared for an uneventful day of people watching and job searching, he nestles in to a seat with a crumpled newspaper - completely oblivious to the churning of time around him, and the approaching moment where his life will become intertwined with that of a secluded nun, her compelling stories and her house of wallflowers. Region: Europe, England, Birmingham - West Midlands The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Hmm, the main character, Pascal would be played by someone like James Franco I think, but he'd have to have his hair dyed dark dark brown and somehow make him a little paler and shabbier with messy hair and glasses. OR Xavier Dolan would be perfect, but he's just too young. The main female character would be played by a younger Audrey Tautou

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alpaca22 — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:19:29 -0400

User name: Alpaca22 Title: The Dragon's Last Breath Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: When Rowan's bride-to-be is kidnapped by the dragon sorceress, Bala, he rushes to her rescue. After a long fight Rowan delivers the fatal blow and embraces his princess as the life drains from Bala beside him. The sorceress congratulates Princess Evaline on finding a man who would risk his life to save her, then issues a challenge to the princess; it is Evaline's turn to prove her love. With her last breath, Bala whispers a curse and Rowan disappears. The only person who can help Evaline is the mysterious tracker with the ability to follow a curse to it's end point. The strange young woman will lead Evaline, who has never set foot outside of her own kingdom, across the most dangerous regions of the world to the place where, Evaline can only hope, her Rowan will be waiting for her. Region: USA: Washington: Everett The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Evaline would be played by Rosamund Pike, Rowan by Lee Pace

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ecrit — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:21:12 -0400

OK...willing to go for it... User Name: ecrit Novel Title: October, Sonoma Genre: Mainstream Fiction Synopsis: 40ish Summer Williams travels from Seattle to Sonoma for a week long retreat at her college room-mate's wine country hotel and spa. Her goal is to complete revisions for a historical novel by visiting the Northern California locale where her character (a free-spirited woman of the 1840s) actually lived. Complications ensue when she meets pianist Kenji Johansen and his much older partner, the aging and ailing Hollywood star Justine Andree, up from L.A. on a retreat for Justine's health. Summer delves into the life of her fictional character, re-connects with her college friend, and rides horses again after a 15 year hiatus, making contact with a screenwriter who can help her career. But she struggles to stay true to her own goals when a casual friendship with Kenji Johansen slides toward something more...and she realizes there is no stopping the impending tragedy that is Justine Andree. Inspired by Yasunari Kawabata's novel, Snow Country, and told in a contemporary California setting with the gender roles reversed. Region: Sonoma, California The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Wow. Mary Louise Parker? Sandra Bullock?

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Happyelephant — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:21:37 -0400

I know I already posted, but have just completely changed the whole of everything so thought I should update :P User name: Happyelephant Title: The Wars of Pirates (Darkening Skies, Fogged Future, Raining Seas and The Coming of a Storm.) Genre: fantasy Synopsis: Violet de Rosse and her younger sister Rose have been taken captive by captain Aecor of the Isla. Orphaned and alone many would fall. Not Violet, whose anger is taking over her soul, willing her to carry on and carry her sister too. The pair have been thrown into chaos, as a war of forever wages. With enemies and allies floating everywhere, magic in the air and despair within, will Vi be able to avenge her family's suffering and save her hapless sister in the processes? Or will she be another soul claimed by Davy Jones? Rose de Rosse, always protected fiercely by her older sister Violet, is a shy flower yet to bloom. The appearance of Conner sends her reeling as she finds love on the tide. With a dark, explosive, untameable secret and passionate love brewing will she handle the rip-tide heading her way? Or will she be forever lost at sea? Conner had a tough life. Never knowing his parents and being adopted (or stolen) by the abusing Tabengo's has left him surprisingly cheerful. Though he goes through times of doubt, leading him to find the flowers of de Rosse. The tough reception from Violet does not deter him from loving the thorn-less Rose, whom he intends to love for ever. But as the seas rage and rain down, can he hold on to those he loves the most? Or will the depths drag him down to a watery grave? Sasha Tabengo has had a rough start, but she and her adopted brother, Conner, seemed to grow in kindness despite the hatred. Still, there is anger within her and she finds it's released in her art of combat. Her twin blades are deadly. Born to live a life at sea, with powers buried through denial will she accept her fate and follow the path before her? Or will she drown in the raging waters? As the tale unravels and secrets unveil, four hero's emerge from the most unlikely places. With unsteady sea legs and not enough experience can they pull together in time to end the war plaguing the oceans of Contraka. Region: Europe: England: Brighton The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Violet= Can't quite decided but a little like Kate Beckinsale, Rose= Amanda Seyfried, Conner= Max Irons with blonde hair, Sasha= Kristen Bell with short dark red hair.

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ShadowMatt — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:22:54 -0400

User name: ShadowMatt Title: Mongrel Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Werewolves are real. It started as experiments in Nazi Germany, trying to cross wolves with humans. The scientists working on the trials were more startled than anyone when they were successful. That was then. 70 years later, America still doesn't know what to do with the "Mongrels" among us. They are isolated in self-governed cities throughout the nation. Rumors abound that ground werewolf fangs will cure illnesses. Now werewolves are hunted as well as hated. Cecile is seventeen. She has terminal cancer. Her father is a senator in the lead running to be the next president. His party is conservative and anti-werewolf. No daughter of his is going to undergo illegal fang treatments. And then she meets two werewolf brothers. They both fall in love with her, pulling her into a world of violence and darkness. Region: USA :: Oregon :: Portland The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Katie McGrath

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russianfreak373 — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:24:05 -0400

USER NAME: russianfreak373 Title: Theory of Everything Genre:somewhere along the lines of gothic fiction Synopsis: Arlington Sterry has never had any title other than the one on his birth certificate. He never was the handsome athlete his brother Georgie was or the saintly child his sister Holly was. No, he was just the dreamer, the kid who ran away to Memphis to study philosophy, a dream he had only truly shared with his grandfather. But when his beloved granddad passes, he leaves Arlington him only a bottle of moonshine. After recovering from the hangover induced by his granddads departure gift, Arlington begins to notice he knows more about his loved ones than he should. In fact it seems he knows everything there is to know about them. Relationships become strained as Arlington is forced to pretend he doesn't know the deepest darkest secrets of his mother and siblings alike, and ultimately he escapes to New York. But there, surrounded by the world elite the temptation to use his new talent on people he doesn't personally care about overwhelms his innocence and through a dark and twisted web of extortion and influence Arlington effectively becomes the puppet master. But as his power grows a different side of the timid grad student is unearthed; a side obsessed with control, of those he hates, fears, and loves. Region:Usa:Alabama The actor to play my character in the film: Arthur darvill (Arlington) andJames Mcavoy(Georgie) and a side girlfriend character named Fritz (real name Francesca) definitely mary elizabeth instead

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Illyrias_Acolyte — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:24:26 -0400

User name: Illyrias Acolyte Title: The Chronicles of Eschtalia: The Baker's Daughter Genre: Urban Fantasy/Sci Fi Synopsis: When the Queen of Eschtalia disappeared, the entire Empire went into disarray. Her two oldest daughters, twins both first in line for the throne, both claim the right to rule as first-born women. The political upheaval threw everything into chaos, with many people of all ages, genders, and social classes falling between the cracks and simply vanishing. One of these people, Ibsen of Eschtalia, was a middle-class son of a baker. His kidnapper, also in line for the throne, hoped no one would notice his disappearance. His sister did. With the help of a motley crew of shady characters - including a Body from the queen's harem, one of the Queen's elite protectors with a sword for an arm, a foreign nobleman with unpopular ideas about Men's Rights, a cross-dressing soldier from their sister country, a shapeless prophet, and a mysterious beggar girl - the Baker's Daughter races to save her brother from his kidnapper before he's killed. Underneath it all, there are forces at work that none of them understand, a prophecy from the world's oracles, that says exactly how everything will end, IF it turns out to be true... Region: USA :: Syracuse The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Andrea Gabriel

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ShadowMatt — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:27:32 -0400

Eek... didn't mean to double-post. I replied to the original message instead of getting "in line" here at the end. User name: ShadowMatt Title: Mongrel Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Werewolves are real. It started as experiments in Nazi Germany, trying to cross wolves with humans. The scientists working on the trials were more startled than anyone when they were successful. That was then. 70 years later, America still doesn't know what to do with the "Mongrels" among us. They are isolated in self-governed cities throughout the nation. Rumors abound that ground werewolf fangs will cure illnesses. Now werewolves are hunted as well as hated. Cecile is seventeen. She has terminal cancer. Her father is a senator in the lead running to be the next president. His party is conservative and anti-werewolf. No daughter of his is going to undergo illegal fang treatments. And then she meets two werewolf brothers. They both fall in love with her, pulling her into a world of violence and darkness. Region: USA :: Oregon :: Portland The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Katie McGrath

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Sectumsemprist — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:34:01 -0400

User name: Sectumsemprist Title: The Ascendancy of Realms Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: The Realm of the House of Saxum, the home of the otherworldly and perfected race of the Summa, once held compassionate dominion over the world of Men, a noble yet imperfect people struggling to become worthy of their own perfection and happiness. A thousand years ago the Summa's realm, a kingdom that sits on the edge of a lake shrouded in mystery and mist, lost its battle against their enemy, the Ceteri. Evil and depraved creatures, they subjugated the Summa, stripping them of their dominion over Mankind. Henceforth, both mankind and the Summa sank into worlds of darkness. Cursed for eternity, the Summa could no longer use their powers to serve the realm and to care for the world of Men. They also could no longer bear children. Their only hope resides in an age-old prophecy long deemed a hoax: a human woman would enter the presence of the Summa and bring redemption to their worlds and defeat of the Ceteri. One dark night, a basket comes ashore with an infant girl tucked safely inside. Their hopes were rewarded with a wondrous sign: the princess was pregnant, as well as a woman and man of little significance living in a far away province. Beckoned out from the darkness to reclaim their long lost gifts and burdens, the despairing prince of Saxum, along with the three spiritual Orders (The Order of Mens, The Order of the Torquetur, and the Order of Patroni) and the wandering warriors, begin a journey of renewal, of hope, and of a courageous battle for the life and soul of the realm, and the lives and souls of three young children. Region: Ohio, USA The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Saoirse Ronan

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Shimegami — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:42:36 -0400

User name: Shimegami Title: From Tokyo With Love Genre: YA contemporary Synopsis: Lily has been waiting all her life to go to Japan, and finally, it's here - her yearlong exchange at a high-class girls' school in Tokyo. She can't wait to get out there and experience the fashion and shopping and stars! Except - when she arrives, things have changed. No host family can take her in, and so she's bumped to a new school and a new life in rural Kyushu. Stuck in a town of 5000 people and the only foreigner for miles, spoiled and proud Lily will do everything she can to get out of town, even if it means breaking a few hearts. Region: Asia :: Japan The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Hayden Panettiere

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mistygal01 — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:43:12 -0400

Username: mistygal01 Title: Northwood Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Maia doesn't know what to think when Jem arrives to ask her father if he can make him a new saddle. There's something odd about him, that's for sure. Then he leaves, and it looks like that will be the end of it. But when Maia returns after exercising her horse to find her home in ruins, her mother and brothers taken and her father left for dead, there's only one word on her Dad's lips - Jem. Knowing he is the only clue she has as to why this terrible deed has occurred, Maia starts out on her mission to find him, the truth, and whatever else there is to be found along the way. But discovering the legendary land of the Northwood and its people torn by centuries of war and hiding is not exactly what she had in mind, nor is falling in love with the boy whose own deepest secret might lead to the destruction of all that she holds most dear. Region: Newcastle, Australia The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Well the picture I found for her was a reddish-brown haired Zoe Boyle, so it would have to be her =)

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rosa_acicularis — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:00:32 -0400

User name: rosa_acicularis Title: Phases Genre: Horror/Supernatural/Mystery Synopsis: When three half-eaten corpses are found buried in the forests of rural Oregon, the authorities assume a large predator is to blame. They’re not entirely wrong. Regina Kepler immediately recognizes the killings for what they are – the grisly result of a werewolf hunt. And she should know; Regina was attacked and bitten by a werewolf when she was twelve years old. Years later she and fellow werewolf Dr. Peter Talbot search for the cause of and cure for lycanthropy, seeking answers in history and folklore, in myth and the life stories of others who share their curse. Now one of the cursed has turned man-eater, and it is left to Peter and Regina to intervene. Peter suspects a radical, reclusive local pack is behind the killings, but Regina worries that his troubled past with the pack’s alpha is blinding him to other explanations. She begins her own investigation, and quickly learns the dangers inherent in the life of a lone wolf. For the nights are growing longer, and there are whispers of a new hunter in the woods… Region: USA:: Oregon:: Portland The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Amara Karan.

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MarcyT — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:05:28 -0400

User name: MarcyT Title: How to Raise a Teen, Save the World, and (Hopefully) Not Get Killed Over the Summer Genre: Adventure Synopsis: Though not nearly as exciting as the lives of the characters he likes to watch movies about, Jacob Halenbeck lived a pretty interesting life. He worked as a language specialist in Mesoamerican languages on archaeology digs in Central and South America. However, seventeen years ago, disaster struck. The day Pamela Monagen, his then fiance, disappeared, Jacob lost all interest in being on the archaeology digs. As soon as that dig was finished, he moved back to the town he grew up in, got an apartment and a job teaching at a college, and realized all his and Pamela’s dreams would never come true. One evening, as he was about to spend a quiet evening at home alone, there is a knock on his door and he answers it. Outside is a redheaded girl who introduces herself as Claire Monagen--and his daughter. Claire, however, is not the only one to show up. Jules Devalen, the son of an old friend of his, contacts Jacob, looking for answers about the disappearance of his parents, questions Jacob has been pondering for the last seventeen years. Then a beautiful, but dangerous, young woman shows up, ordering Jules to give her a clue once given to his father or she’ll kill him. Before Jacob knows what’s happening, he finds himself on the run with Claire and Jules from unknown attackers. And as they run, Jacob wonders many things. What do these people want? Why did Jules’s parents vanish? And what really did happen to Pamela Monagen? Region: USA: Wisconsin: Madison The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I'm not sure who would play my main character. This is a hard choice because all my favorite actors were in black and white movies. I don't suppose Jimmy Stewart would play my main character... :)

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fightwolf — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:07:31 -0400

User name: fightwolf Title: Camp Heart Genre: Satirical Horror & Suspense Synopsis: Elias and Annabelle are two of many children at "Camp Heart," a holding facility for children randomly selected to feed the world's desire for young hearts. Marketed as a restorative of youthful vitality, the heart trade toes the line of morality. While political strife rages, the two discover the only thing they have to lose is each other, but how can there be any hope for a future when they are to be culled at thirteen years old? Region: Asheville, NC, USA The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Asa Butterfield

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rosa_acicularis — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:08:40 -0400

Okay, this sounds completely awesome.

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Jessiner — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:40:02 -0400

User name: Jessiner Title: Running From My Midlife Crisis Genre: Literary Fiction Synopsis: When midlife comes charging straight at you, what choice do you have except to face it head on … or do what I chose, run a marathon and deny any crisis is happening in my wake. Region: Akron The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Melissa Gilbert

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Ariana Rusu — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:40:06 -0400

User name: Ariana Rusu Title: Until Tomorrow Genre: Mainstream Fiction Synopsis: After the death of his father, Christopher fades out of his relationship with his friend, Matthieu, and into finding comfort in pain killers, eventually leading to a morphine addiction which causes him to drop out of post-secondary and lose his job and home. He happens across his friend one day and is lent money which he at first refuses, knowing it'll only be used for his addiction. Matthieu doesn't know his friend has become addicted to pain killers, having been cut off from Christopher's life out of shame, yet he eventually finds out and goes about trying to cure his friend of his addiction before his lying, stealing, and habit destroy their friendship and kill him. Region: Canada :: Ontario :: Toronto The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: For lack of a more fitting person, William Moseley might match.

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kumquatsrus — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:44:59 -0400

User name: kumquatsrus Title: Superboy Genre: Young Adult Synopsis: Fourteen year old Ephraim Bowen always loved superheroes – the boxes of comics stashed under his bed were testament. Secretly he would pose in the mirror, hands on his hips and chest puffed out, as his imagination went rampant. The red cape billowing, the spandex chafing, the bad guys losing – undefeatable, unstoppable, able to do anything. But that was before. Before his mentally unstable mother disappeared. Before she made him promise he would keep the family together. Before he’d been thrown into the role and overwhelming responsibilities of parenthood with only $5,000 to his name and an old car he can’t even drive yet. Before he had to find a way to take care of his four younger siblings – ten year old Libby, five year old Nell, two year old Victoria and five month old Riley – without alerting anyone that he’s on his own. Sometimes being a superhero isn’t about the red cape and spandex. Sometimes it isn’t about the bad guys losing or being undefeatable, unstoppable. Sometimes being a superhero simply means paying the bills, avoiding social services, providing for your family and doing your best to keep a promise – all while passing the ninth grade. Region: Chicago, IL The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Braeden Lemasters

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Hope Wheeler — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:35:03 -0400

User name: Hope Wheeler Title: Iddo Zhu'Thalaph Saves Planet Earth Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: As a native of the planet Clush, Iddo Zhu'Thalaph knew his destiny. Attack, destroy, dominate. Unlike most Clushans, he wasn't so keen on attacking and destroying, but Earth could use a little outside control. Between the misunderstandings of foolish earthlings and the plans of his rival to split Earth like an atom, saving the planet will be no small task. But Iddo's been working on this plan for years, and he's not going to let anything get in the way of taking over the human's world. Region: USA::Ohio The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Martin Freeman

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dustlandtrafficlights — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:40:57 -0400

User name: dustlandtrafficlights Title: The Love Theorist Genre: Young Adult Romance Synopsis: Life was a game to 16-year-old Dani Fulton, and with every game, there are players, rules, consequences, and payoffs. Mostly Rules. Dani believed in a rigid set of rules that would produce more "favorable" payoffs than riskier, less-ruled life. Everybody in her life fell into a certain role in her head. There would be the friends she would trust and the friends she wouldn't trust as much. There would be the guy friends that could date and the guy friends that couldn't date. And there were the best friends: you never dated them. Never. She didn't believe in love or destiny or any of that. She believed in a system, and that worked for her. And it seemed to be working for everybody else. She would never date her best friend Benjy, her spontaneous and romantic best friend Katie just seemed like a nut job, her little sister idolized her, and there was a senior that was just catching her eye that she could afford to lose. But there was a flaw in the system. A funny, sensible, map-making flaw. After two years of IMs, emails, and phone calls, Carter James, the epitome of the boy-next-door with a bit of a nerdy obsession with geography, moves back. Carter James the best friend you should never date. But now that he was back, Dani would have no choice but to confront this thing fluttery, trippy, crazy, abstract, chaotic, unsystematic thing called love and understand why her system started in the first place. Region: USA :: Kentucky :: Lexington The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Emily Vancamp or rather any Caucasian female teenager with chin-length light brown hair.

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Cat2000 — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:11:33 -0400

User name: Cat2000 Title: The Dark Seed Genre: Fantasy Synopsis:The arch angel Gabriel has come down to Earth looking for his older brother, Michael, who disappeared more than a century ago in human time. A group of teenagers have been out drinking and generally having a good time. The next morning, they wake up with no memories of what happened to them last night. Investigation reveals several videos made of them torturing and murdering people. Rairy is an apparently normal high school girl who worries about such things as her grades, finding a boyfriend and what's going on in the world. What she doesn't expect is to develop the ability to see ghosts and angels and to find a diary that enables her to hold conversations with a boy from the past. These three stories eventually become intertwined as someone has begun making their move against the celestial forces in the world Region: United Kingdom: England: Dorset The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Kind of tricky, because there are so many characters to choose from. Lessee... Gabriel:- Dylan Bruno (He's a bit older than I would have liked, but since seeing him in Numb3rs, I haven't been able to stop thinking that he'd work for Gabriel's human appearance) Elena:- Nicki Aycox

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lamaenad — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:17:13 -0400

User name: lamaenad Title: Scavenger Hunt Genre: Mainstream fiction Synopsis: College friends Lila, Rachel, Mike, and York form a team for The Hunt, the largest collegiate scavenger hunt in the world, held annually on their university campus. What starts as a fun game takes a dark turn when Lila finds a strange note in a dark building. Soon, Lila and Mike find themselves solving puzzles of a different sort to try to stop a catastrophe from ruining The Hunt-- and maybe ruining something much bigger. Separated from their friends by a twist of The Hunt, Rachel and York must unravel a separate mystery, one that explains why two strange men are so eager to get a copy of the Official List. And after all is said and done, they would really like to get a few items from The Hunt Official List! Region: USA/Illinois/Chicago The actor who would play my main character in a movie... is a tough one. I haven't exactly fully pictured her, although I have her fully mentally fleshed out. And also because I don't like or watch many movies.

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Gilgamesj — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:19:44 -0400

User name: Gilgamesj Title: Dawn of the Darkest (Morning Star Chronicles Part 2) Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: His father and the love of his life are both dead, murdered in the events following the discovery of his destiny. Filled with endless determination fueled by the desire for vengeance and justice, Dave pushes himself to the limit in order to gain the strength and skill he needs to make right all the wrongs that have been done to him. New gods enter the fray and he finds allies, friendship and love in unexpected places, but as with everything, there must be balance. New enemies rise to the challenge and Dave will face his greatest adversary so far, one that threatens not only his very body and soul; not only the lives of all those he cares for and even those he despises, but the fate of the entire universe as well. A dark curtain pulls itself closed before him, drowning him in the darkest of shadows. Will Dave be able to bring the light back into his heart or will his own darkness consume him like the wild demon it is? Region: Europe :: Holland & Belgium The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Kit Harington or Aaron Johnson. Leaning more towards Kit Harington.

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CalderCoventree — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:01:28 -0400

User name: CalderCoventree Title: The Editor of Death Genre: Thriller Synopsis: Tempest Brown graduated from Harvard at the top of her class. After her masters in journalism was finished she built one of the largest magazines in the world. She earned her first million at the age of 25. Some people call her the greatest woman alive, while others call her the queen of death. No matter the names she is successful; and with success comes hardship. When she finds out that the fictional death she wrote for her note from the editor page comes true, her life comes to an abrupt stop. She's being tried for murder, her personal life is coming to shambles, and someone is plotting to ruin her life. All the while trying to manage a magazine empire that walks on a narrow tightrope of success or failure. Region: NC:Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Anne Hathaway

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TFabsz — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:06:54 -0400

User name: TFabsz Title: Sexy Beats Smart Genre: Chick Lit Synopsis: Valerie gets cheated on by a fairly steady boyfriend with whom she thought she could see her future. However, as she begins to try to understand why he would cheat on her, she comes to a revelation: Boys could care less about personality, intelligence, and whatnot. All they care about is the hottest one, whether she is the meanest person imaginable or the stupidest. However, when she presents this idea to her friends and asquaintances, they refuse to believe her. So, Valerie embarks on an adventure to go through every single boy in the school by acting fake at first and turning into the real her in the middle. She expects every single one of them to eventually dump her. However, what will happen she finds a guy that may actually like her for her, but she is much too stubborn to realize it? Region: United States: New York, more suburbs The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I could envision Valerie as either Mila Kunis or Emma Stone.

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KittyKitty13 — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:46:19 -0400

User Name: Magickbender Title: Rigor Mortis Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: The setting is 230 NE, in the country of Naerae (formerly, America). Beings once thought mythical roam the continent without being questioned. The government is a corrupt republic turned dictatorship. Except that the Dictator is dead, and he needs to be replaced before the whole country falls into a civil war. And those in power will do just about anything to retain what they have. Vampires have the crown, and everyone else wants ahead. Humans are being manipulated. Murder is a right. Werewolves are vermin to be stomped on. Forget racial prejudice- try the hatred of an entire species. Faeries, Trolls, Dwarves, Dragons, everyone is watching. Some hide, some make peace, and some... some are waiting for their chance to rise. And no one knows, between political parties and aristocrat's and rebels, in whose hands the power really lies. Amidst the webs of manipulation, individuals must come to terms with themselves, with what they believe, and with what it means to love, if they have any hope of survival. Region: USA::Virginia::Charlottesville Actor who would play main character: Amanda Bynes (?)

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megthekiwi — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:48:36 -0400

User name: megthekiwi Title: Demons, Death, & Donuts Genre: Mystery, Thriller, and Suspense Synopsis: Terra Clemens is fresh out of graduate school with a degree in English, and she has moved to San Francisco to live with her aunt, a psychic by the name of Lillith, until she can figure out what to do next. While she has put in countless of resumes, she has only managed to score herself a job as the “leader of squadron one” at Debbie’s Donut Army. Through the course of one bizarre evening protesting with her aunt and the Elderly and Environmental Coalition, Terra accidentally finds herself in the middle of a political plot for power and a murder mystery. Terra, with the help of Daniel Angelo, her new-in-town co-worker, tries to stay alive and figure out why a budding cult of would-be demons has her in their sites. Region: USA::California:Silicon Valley The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: A long-haired Elizabeth Moss

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auralhallucination — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:57:25 -0400

User name: auralhallucination Title: Walk in the Park Genre: Supernatural Horror Synopsis: This is where it all began. This is where it all ends. In the center of Terrance, Maine, there sits an impossibly large park. Its many dark, sinister twists and turns have remained unexplored for centuries. People wander in, only to be lost for months; when they return, their minds are warped in ways unimaginable. What secrets does this park hide? What lies beneath its foul soil? Is it safe to eat from that hot dog cart? Nathan Perry had no idea what he was in for when he ended up in this quiet little town. He was drawn there by a series of odd visions, as if the world itself was pointing him in the park's direction. Now he's determined to get answers as to what brought him there in the first place, and what it wants. This is the tale of a man who has given up his entire life to figure out the mystery of Terrance. This is where the questions are answered, and this is where the questions begin. Region: USA :: Florida :: Daytona Beach The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Nicholas Cage, cause whenever I think of how i think the ending would be my mind springs immediately to the 2006 version of the wicker man

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Sepia93 — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 22:59:01 -0400

User name: Sepia93 Title: The Independent Stand Alone Genre: Young Adult & Youth Synopsis: Tegan Vega is about to enter junior year with something she's never had before: two best friends, Sean Parker and Keelie Teasdale. Amidst struggling over the death of her grandmother, Tegan branches out and makes new friends. Tegan's fierce and thoughtful mind tries to separate the new and exciting times from the draining and unpredictable ones. But not all is what it seems; people aren't as genuine as they appear. And Tegan must find that out by herself. Region: USA: Pennsylvania The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Hailee Steinfeld

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j.c — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 23:08:34 -0400

User name: j.c Title: We Were Here Genre: YA/Mainstream Fiction Synopsis: Cornwall, Ontario. Population: just over 40,000. For decades, its economy and livelihood have been hugely dependent on Domtar, a large corporation which operated a paper factory in the city. Four years ago, the factory shut down. Now. After a messy divorce, Sab, age sixteen, is forced to move from the hustle and bustle of Toronto to this small town with his mother Lauren, a family physician who decided to move both her practice and her kids back to her Eastern Ontario roots, and Adam, his older brother, a student at the University of Ottawa, present in name only. On his first day in his new school, Sab encounters a ghost of Cornwall past, a girl with only vague memories and no idea about who she is or how she died. He names this girl January, after the month in which they meet. Against his own better judgement, he becomes good friends with January, and more and more curious towards her as well. His curiosity ultimately wins out over his self-restraint, and he begins investigating, in hopes of finding out who January is and how she died. The deeper he delves into January's life and death, the closer with her Sab becomes, and the more reluctant he is to let her go. Region: Toronto, Ontario, Canada/Cornwall, Ontario, Canada The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Josh Hutcherson

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Joe Pontbriand — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 23:19:08 -0400

User name: Joe Pontbriand Title: Rest In Peace (working title) Genre: Historical-to-Modern Fantasy Synopsis: "I hope this kills me." So begins the tale of a soldier who has left bloody footprints across the battlefields of history. After fighting through nearly every major war depicted in our textbooks since the Spanish Reconquista, almost 1000 years ago, Ethan gives us his life story in a stack of war-torn pages. Growing up on a small family farm in Medieval Spain, ambitious Ethan yearned for excitement and danger, and left for the army just before his 19th birthday. When he was sent to fight for King Alfonso VIII of Castile, at the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa, he found, during battle, that he could not die. After that battle, Ethan made his way, swords swinging, guns firing, through history, eventually realizing that Immortality is not a blessing. Slaughtering countless people in the blind hate of war, and watching everything and everyone he had ever loved waste away at the hands of time and fate show him that Life is a gift only when it is vulnerable. Now, in the 21st century, ravaged and scarred by time , Ethan searches for a means to end his life, so as to finally rest in peace. Region: New England; USA The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Jensen Ackles

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HNRiff — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 23:21:20 -0400

User name: HNRiff Title: Creeping Slowly and Evaporating Genre: Horror & Supernatural Synopsis: Never trust a vampire. That has always been Ali’s motto. And it has held especially true since she and her best friend lost their memory of the days leading up to their senior year of high school. Because Ali just knows a vampire is responsible. Starting college with a clean slate should make things easier. Her new therapist suggests hypnosis to retrieve those forgotten days. Ali’s suspicions of vampire involvement are confirmed, when the therapy triggers vivid nightmares and flashbacks. As her memories become less jumbled, she begins to realize she’s placed her trust in the wrong person. There is a lot humans still don’t know about vampires, and someone wants to keep it that way. Ali knows more than she should. If she can’t find the vampire she now remembers so well, another one may find Ali first – if he hasn’t already. Region: USA: Kentucky: Lexington The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: maybe someone like Aubrey Plaza or even Kat Dennings

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shortyduapp — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 23:28:42 -0400

User name: shortyduapp Title:Before I Wake Genre: Young Adult Synopsis: Life for Christine has never been easy. Abused by her mother's boyfriend when she was young, she ran away from home, quickly befriending another abused young man, Kyle. The two became close friends and traveled cross-country together, hoping to escape their pasts. One night, however, a robbery went bad, landing both in jail. Now, Christine is hoping for a new start with her foster parents. That is, until they are found dead and Christine finds herself accused of the murder. Will Christine be able to prove her innocence? Or will she spend the rest of her life trapped behind concrete walls? Region:Colorado:Denver Actor:Dakota Fanning

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momothebookworm — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:03:11 -0400

User Name: momothebookworm Title: Finding Georgia Genre: YA/Mainstream Synopsis: Maxamillion Walters, despite having a name that sounds as though it belongs to a rich old man, is just a teenager. But Max feels like the lonley, crotchety old man when he walks his dog alone through Paradise Park because he doesn't have a girlfriend. Max knows that his social life is doomed if he doesn't get it together soon, but no matter how he tries he can't seem to attract the opposite sex. That's why Max is surprised when he is approached for the first time by the mysterious and attractive girl who sits silently each day at a bench in the park. The girl decides that she is going to help Max get a girlfriend, and while Max is confused by her offer, he's ready to do anything. But there's a catch in the deal: the girl refuses to tell Max anything about herself, even her name. She claims this is for his own good, so Max doesn't fall in love with her, but as they grow closer, Max can't help trying to figure her out. As the girl, who Max calls Georgia, leads him on his quest to find a lady, Max struggles to understand Georgia's highly elusive self and to keep from becoming close to her. But though Max doesn't even know her name, can he keep from becoming friends-or more-with the exciting and beautiful Georgia? Region: USA :: Wisconsin :: Madison The actor who would play your main character in a movie adaptation: For Max, I was thinking Luke Benward (but slightly older-looking), and for Georgia, I was thinking AnnaSophia Robb.

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JCaveny — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:21:04 -0400

User name: jcaveny Title: SuperTISHous Genre: Youth/YA Synopsis: As she expects, every day at noon, a freight train passes beyond the school yard. “I don’t count train cars,” Tish explains to the girl. “I couldn’t bear it if someone died,” she says, “besides, it’s just plain ol’ bad luck.” She plucks another seed and sets it free. Her classmate shakes her head. “I don’t get you, Tish,” she says. “Nobody does. You’re just too weird.” The girl walks away leaving a pocket of silence in her place. “Sure,” Tish says. Tish closes her eyes and takes a deep breath. “I understand. You have to go check the time.” She tosses aside the half-picked dandelion. Every nerve stands on end as the train’s horn echoes in the distance. “You wouldn’t count them either,” Tish whispers, “if you knew.” Fears and superstitions are only the beginning of Tish Macintosh’s problems. As if it isn’t enough to have more ticks than a mangy dog, her father, the self-proclaimed “Gnome of Vermont”, has taken off again, hiking in the hills. Her mother, who left them both, had insisted that they keep the “Palms Read Here” sign hanging above the porch. “ In case you need quick cash,” she had said. And to top it all off, Tish is about to turn 13. For a triskaidekaphobe, this year is destined to be nothing short of a personal apocalypse. But the wind is shifting, and with it comes Oren Pasherday, a medium who glides into town, sweeping the porches and kitchens across Brattleboro. She is the perfect hippie in her decades-old paisley kaftan, and she just may be the one person that can help Tish find the path to the truth about herself. All without having to step on a single crack along the way. Region: USA:: Southern Illinois The actress who would play the main character: Without a doubt...Saoirse Ronan!

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Lochie — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:09:03 -0400

User name: Lochie Title: Enemies Closer Genre: YA Urban Fantasy Synopsis: War is inevitable between the major groups of magic users; The Sentinel and Orion's New Fray. Saxon, the leader of The Sentinel, throws all his energy into understanding his new powers and those of their uncooperative prisoner, Axel, believing he holds the key to trumping their enemies. But if he doesn't stay focused on the chaos slowly unfolding around him, his single-mindedness to 'save' Axel is going to cost him the war - and the lives of the few friends he has left. Region: Australia : Perth : North The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Ben Barnes? But with slightly shorter hair.

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Lochie — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:13:35 -0400

very awesome

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Aerienne — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 02:18:26 -0400

User name: Aerienne Title: Iron and Vine Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Marik is a young woman living on the cusp of an urban city and the phenomenal surrounding fields of wildflowers. While her apartment is enveloped with vines, bizarre disappearances occur that leave the city wondering where all the missing iron has gone. When the opportunity to adventure along side an injured faerie appears and the rebellion of the forest and flower fields arise, Marik must decide which side she will support: the underground or the overground. Region: Bellingham, WA The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Marik would be played by Mélanie Laurent (with brunette hair)

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BroadwayBound313 — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 02:29:24 -0400

User name: BroadwayBound313 Title: The List Genre: Young Adult/Chick Lit Synopsis: After her best friends death Amber is having trouble coping. She doesn't know what to do with herself so when she gets a hold of Casey's journal she decides to go on a road trip to complete a list of things that Casey never got a chance to do while she was alive. As she learns things about her best friend that she never knew while she was alive she begins to learn things she never expected to to find out about herself along the way. Region: I live in North East New Jersey but right now I've been staying in Cleveland Ohio for medical treatment. The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Aimee Teegarden on Friday Night Lights.

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Aquabreeze — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 03:21:43 -0400

User name: Aquabreeze Title: Stockholm Genre: Tragedy, Psychological Fiction Synopsis: One drunken night, Zachary Rochal accidentally killed Leslie Dawson, the woman he was going to marry. 9 years later, he finds himself kidnapping Katie Haddock, a girl who reminds him of his departed lover. As Katie grows older, she finds herself in the clutches of Stockholm syndrome, which she misinterprets as her first love. A twisted, tragic story of how the first love can drive people to insanity. Region: USA; Blackwood, NJ, Camden, NJ, and Princeton, NJ (Story); USA; Maryland/DC (Author) The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Um, Zachary Quinto would play Zachary (shocker, right?) Amy Adams would play Leslie (As long as she has pale blue color contacts) and maybe... a younger Emma Stone would play Katie? Again, with pale blue eyes. And Katie's parents would be played by Diane Neal (with a bit of aging makeup, yes?) and Jeff Bridges. And there's a couple of minor characters that would need to be properly cast too... maybe Shelley Conn as Nasha Agassi, and Tamara Tunie as Rashida Gibbs.

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Star-Gidget-chan — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 03:30:51 -0400

[b]User name:[/b] Star-Gidget-chan [b]Title:[/b] Pact, the mark of death [b]Genre:[/b] Young Adult/Romance/Fantasy [b]Synopsis:[/b] When you have virtually everything you can ask from your parents, who love you, and you have a bunch of friends always around you, your best boy friend seems to be as in love with you as you are head over heels with him... When you have it all, and you're an spoiled 13 year old brat, what can you ask for? Getting it all back, of course, was Juliet's answer when she was told by her most hated classmate, at the limbo, that she had just died. Now, when you had it all, and you want it back, how far would you go if you could get more time? Be careful and watch your steps, you may regret, and out there be monster in the darkness. [b]Region:[/b] Colombia, South America. [b]The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation:[/b] Maybe a short-dark-red-haired version of Selena Gomez.

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Aquabreeze — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 03:32:56 -0400

Actually, maybe Saoirse Ronan as Katie, who like, grows into Emma Stone. (Like, Saoirse would play young Katie, and Emma would play older Katie.)

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msmacabre310 — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 03:49:45 -0400

User name: msmacabre310 Title: Peter and the Batmen Genre: Satire, Humor & Parody Synopsis: Imagine a world where being a rebellious teen means a little more than staying out past curfew – it means kidnapping, or murder. Maybe blowing up the second story of the house if it’s a good day. A world where everyone is either too afraid or too insane to have relationships. Where people sleep all day and only wander the streets when the sun has fallen. Imagine a place where both crime and vigilante justice are rampant. When a mom wants to take her kid to soccer practice, she drives at 100+ miles per hour down a residential road. When a man doesn’t get that promotion his first response is to climb on the rooftop and brood about the peculiar state of society – then go beat up some muggers. Instead of using Facebook, the townsfolk all just automatically seem to know where to find each other. Everyone seems to know how to build ridiculously complex machinery. Everyone around you has either been eating rocks or doing drugs. The homeowner’s association’s response to having your grass slightly too long is to break into your house, beat you up, and take you to the police station. The police station doesn’t actually have any employees, so you get up and walk home. When you get back you realize that your next-door neighbor broke into your house, dragged everything out onto the lawn, and set it on fire. He’s laughing at you when you get home. Your other neighbor owns a Batmobile. Welcome to Peter’s life – he’s just moved into a town where, due to the government experimenting with the water, everyone thinks that they are either Batman or the Joker. The experiments have stopped, but the craziness hasn’t. Peter has to figure out how to convince the townsfolk to be normal – or at least to use their Batmenbilities for good. The only way is to pretend to be Commissioner Gordon and hope to god that the Jokers don’t use Google Maps to find his house. Region: USA::Arizona::Phoenix The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: William Moseley

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hysterium — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:19 -0400

User name: hysterium Title: The Diet Club: A Love/Hate Relationship Genre: Mainstream Fiction Synopsis: Jack is tired of his spare tire getting bigger and bigger. So, he comes up with a plan. Little did he know that it wouldn't be as easy as it seems on television. Stella sees herself in the mirror and doesn't like what she sees. So, she comes up with a plan. Little did she know that it wouldn't be as easy as it seems on television. Together, they lose some pounds and find love, and a whole lot morel at The Diet Club. Region: USA :: Oregon :: Salem The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Jack would be played by Jason Segel. Stella would be played by an unknown actress. Stephanie (the leader of the Diet Club) would be played by Anna Faris.

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Timpeni — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 05:04:02 -0400

User name: Timpeni Title: It's Raining Men Genre: Adventure/Romance/Satire, Humor & Parody Synopsis: 'Love comes to those who wait.' Tired of hearing these words, Allison Annabella Carington has set off on a journey around the world with her gay best friend Chen Xiao Ping, normally known as Aaron. From the warm beaches of America to the chilly capital of 'Epic-Stonia', the British girl starts her quest for love- while her Chinese companion is just glad to get away from his rather controlling siblings. Region: All Around the World (Story) Asia :: Singapore (Author) The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: If this book is ever turned into a movie, I would love these two to act as the MCs. Allison Anabella Carington- Ciara Janson Chen Xiao Ping (Aaron)- Mike He

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Diamond_girl — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 05:25:41 -0400

User name: Diamond_girl Title: Cutting Diamonds Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: A fourteen-year-old princess, her best friend, her boyfriend, and a mysterious older girl. A young man in black armour. The adventure of a lifetime. Anmeya's journey began on the day of her 12th birthday, when an older boy crashed the party and attempted to kidnap her right under the noses of the Nobles and Elders. The girl was left bewildered on the floor of the ballroom as the party came to an unexpected halt. Dismissing the event as an isolated occurrence, things soon returned to normal, but this would not be the last the kingdom heard of this boy. Two years later, a great war broke out between the people and the Darkness. The young princess, soon to be a woman, would see things she never imagined possible. And as her world changed around her, she would also fight an inner battle...one in which there could be no clear winner. Region: Canada::British Columbia::VIctoria The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Someone who can act! Seriously, though, I barely know any adult actresses, I have no idea regarding young teenage actresses. I do know that my main character is 14 years old, with long auburn hair and green-grey eyes, and light skin. She stands about 5'3 and weighs around 100 pounds. Her best friend and supporting character is also a 14 year old girl, with long dark hair and brown eyes, already stands 5'6 and has a much sturdier build, and has olive skin. The next most important character is 18 years old, stands 5'8 and is 170 pounds of pure muscle, with average sized breasts and wide hips, medium-length dark hair, brown eyes, and a slightly more Chinese look to her overall (despite her height and build) Given that I don't watch movies much anymore I have no idea how to cast any of my characters...especially since the vast majority of them are children.

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Princesse Emily — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 05:37:29 -0400

User name: Princesse Emily Title: Aphasic or Speechless Genre: Mainstream Fiction? I'm just going with Young Adult because that's what I read, haha Synopsis: November Laforge is a college student who suddenly finds herself thrown for a loop when her best friend (whom she may or may not have been in love with since she was sixteen) announces that he is getting married to his girlfriend, who is a year younger than November. It seems like nowadays everyone's getting married, or having a baby, or at least not forever alone like somebody she could think of. As the people she loves carry on sharing their own problems and dramas with November, she struggles to navigate her way out of the existential dilemma she's found herself in - is it possible to have a midlife crisis at twenty? Region: USA::Washington::Bellingham The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Maybe Ellen Page. Maybe.

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DuskmoonWw — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 05:52:16 -0400

User name: DuskmoonWw Title: Chipped China Mugs Genre: Romance Synopsis: Alice Grayson is terribly, terribly boring. She's been crawling ever-so-slowly toward a master's degree in philosophy; meanwhile, she's not very employable, being that she's also got a bachelor's degree in philosophy, with a minor in anthropology. Finally, she manages to snatch up a job in an independent coffee shop, a job at which she finds herself to be particularly adept. One day, she meets Stephen Walters. He's tall, lean, bookishly handsome, wearing a sinfully attractive pinstripe vest and a tie that perfectly brings out his honey-brown eyes. Alice has fallen in love. Unfortunately, on the day of their first date, Alice is stuck in the hospital with second degree burns from a milk steamer. This is only the first of many almost-dates between them. Region: USA :: Maryland The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Emma Watson

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DuskmoonWw — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 05:53:34 -0400

Or possibly Jennifer Lawrence.

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underredskies — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 06:20:38 -0400

Thank you so much for your support! :)

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underredskies — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 06:21:06 -0400

Thank you so much for your vote, it means so much to me to have such amazing support!

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dolphinherovamp5 — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 06:54:53 -0400

Synopsis has a changed some: In the city of Coos Bay, Oregon, four teenage friends live with average circumstances. Then, one of the teenagers, a boy named Nick Reid, meets Victoria Powell. Victoria, with a daisy that is dying before his eyes, is a mystery to him and he wants to figure her out. No matter how far he has to go. During this time, his friends deal with their own personal problems. Holly Stein, the quiet one, tries to make everybody proud and ends up going through all types of obstacles to let everybody have what they want. Chloe Murphy, a girl with a knack at being tough, deals with her mother’s death and a secret romance with a boy who shouldn’t be hidden. And Caine Murphy, Chloe’s twin brother, must overcome their mother’s death and help his boyfriend fight a drug addiction. When Victoria suddenly dies along with the daisy, the mystery thickens and situations become more hostile. Their lives begin to spin out of control and they don’t know what to do, eventually leading them on a journey to the golden state. Not only to escape for a little bit, but to also find out who Victoria really was and what she was hiding. “We will forever wither.”

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dolphinherovamp5 — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 06:56:23 -0400

Sadly I've never been there. But, I'm trying to get enough research and not be so cliche considering it's Oregon. Maybe one day I can visit though and get a true feel of the place. :)

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canuckian — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 07:09:26 -0400

User name: canuckian Title: Dreamer Genre: horror Synopsis: A man goes to a party, samples an unknown drug, winds up in a coma. While his body is unconscious, he dreams of being other people, in other situations. Lucid dreams that all end in the death of his 'host'. Region: Canada::Manitoba The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Luke Wilson with a full beard

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AJWhite — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:04:03 -0400

User name: AJWhite Title: Lose Your Band, Find Yourself Genre: Satire, Humour & Parody Synopsis: A rock star's life is hard. You have practice, tune your instruments, organise your gigs exercise in hot venues for extended periods of time and then go to an after party. It's even harder when your lead singer's a d*** head. Daniel Hasey's that lead singer. That's why he's been kicked out of the band until he can sort out his act. UK hard rock band "Knotted Up" have left Daniel in the Nevada desert in a small, isolated town on the route to their big show in Las Vegas. With the help of a gay Mexican man and some good-old desert heat, Daniel's about to learn a whole new lesson. However, every action has its consequences, some worse than others. Will "Knotted Up" survive their smaller shows before their Vegas concert? Will Daniel learn his lesson? Is that Mexican really that gay? Was the Norway tour really that messed up? Region: Europe::England The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Ewan McGregor if he could do angry...

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Mesothelae- — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:06:47 -0400

User name: Mesothelae- Title: Creatures Of The Night. Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: What everyone thought was going to be an ordinary mission turned out to be their worst mistake. Zeph and his team hadn't been expecting to uncover something deadly when they went to steal a dangerous ancient artifact from the most well known, well protected man in the country. And what they unleashed spread fast and out of control. It didn't take long for their world to turn upside down and now their only mission is to survive. Strange, deadly creatures roam the planet freely, transforming humans into one of their own to increase their numbers. They say being prepared is the best way to live. But being prepared isn't an option anymore. Zeph is trying his hardest to keep everyone together. But that's a little difficult when they are constantly on the move. They need to find a way to repair the damage they've caused- or everyone will be wiped out. Region:Europe::England::Kent The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Craig Horner for Zeph, definitely.

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davidl — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:39:28 -0400

User name: davidl Title: 'Tec Genre: Mystery/Comedy Synopsis: What did you want to be when you were young? An astronaut? A princess? A dictator? Me, I always wanted to be a detective. A private investigator. A gumshoe. Call it what you will, but there's something about solving a mystery, catching a thief, or apprehending a murderer that made me feel happy inside. Solving puzzles and tracking clues to get the culprit and solve the case; thats the business. 'Tec explores that desire, which is shared and made real by Mark who has recently lost his job and has a meaty redundancy package which is burning a hole in his pocket. Of course he won't be going there alone. He'll take his best friend and failed stand-up Danny, and Alice, a jaded nurse who is looking for some excitement and an escape from the Accident and Emergency room. Join them why don't you? Region: UK::Edinburgh The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Jonah Hill or a young Nick Frost

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davidl — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:42:20 -0400

Think I screwed up my post. Doesn't bode well. User name: davidl Title: 'Tec Genre: Mystery/Comedy Synopsis: What did you want to be when you were young? An astronaut? A princess? A dictator? Me, I always wanted to be a detective. A private investigator. A gumshoe. Call it what you will, but there's something about solving a mystery, catching a thief, or apprehending a murderer that made me feel happy inside. Solving puzzles and tracking clues to get the culprit and solve the case; thats the business. 'Tec explores that desire, which is shared and made real by Mark who has recently lost his job and has a meaty redundancy package which is burning a hole in his pocket. Of course he won't be going there alone. He'll take his best friend and failed stand-up Danny, and Alice, a jaded nurse who is looking for some excitement and an escape from the Accident and Emergency room. Join them why don't you? Region: UK::Edinburgh The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Jonah Hill or a young Nick Frost

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leanan_sidhe — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 09:01:09 -0400

User name: leanan_sidhe Title: In the Cards Genre: Young Adult/Southern Gothic Synopsis: Eva Norris hates moving. She hates trying to make friends. She hates the small towns her dad gravitates to. Most of all, she hates the fact that everyone inevitably knows her as "the preacher's daughter." Enter Thomas, the charismatic young slacker in Eva's ten-person advanced placement literature class. What he lacks in motivation he makes up for in talent, and Eva can't help but be sucked into his social circle. This circle - an underground tarot-reading, divining, spirit-contacting oasis in an otherwise staunch Southern Baptist town - is thrilled that they've got "the preacher's daughter" in on their adventures. And then, all hell breaks loose. Literally. Region: USA :: North Carolina :: Raleigh-Durham The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Alison Lohman

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Death By Moogles — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 09:05:46 -0400

User name: Death By Moogles Title: I Will Not Forget You Genre: Adventure/Fantasy Synopsis: When twelve-year-old Dora Arbuckle's mother dies of cancer and she is left alone with her emotionally unstable, abusive father and her completely reliant younger brother, she begins to wish that she was dead too, wanting nothing more than to be with her Mommy. Her attachment to this world fades, and eventually she slips headlong into a different world entirely; a glossy, cloudy, blurry version of this world ruled by a horrifying creature called the Hosom who devours souls with its voice and is attracted to living things in groups as small as two or three, leaving her younger brother, Tommy, alone with their father. In this World of White she meets a lonely, insane aligator-like creature named Orries, who reluctantly allows Dora to tag along with him on his pointless voyage to nowhere. After realizing that she still has a small attachment to the real world, she devises a plot to capture the Hosom and force it to send her and her newfound friends back to the real world, but ends up being sent somewhere else entirely. Follow Dora, Tommy, and their friends on an everlong journey home from a horrifying, cold land beyond their imagination. Region: USA, Texas The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Abigail Breslin as Theodora Arbuckle, Ty Panitz as Thomas Arbuckle Jr., Mark Addy as Thomas Arbuckle Sr., Frances McDormand as Theresa Arbuckle

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Jagged Edge — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 09:51:27 -0400

User name: Jagged Edge Title: The Dust of Dead Desire Genre: Fantasy/Western/Adventure Synopsis: Born and bred in the dust bowl Territories, Malicar Hawke is the rebellious daughter of a long line of Company arms dealers and gunsmiths. Accorded the best education her family’s shady money could buy, Mal was expected to ‘marry up’ to further their agenda, not fall in love with an obsessive, albeit brilliant university professor and run away together. Three years later Malicar and her lover are struggling to eke out a living while working their small claim in the backwater mining settlement of Jaw Bone, quaintly named for the first piece of salvage ever brought up from below ground. There deep within the earth they make the discovery of the century; a faded scroll over 2000 years old from an almost forgotten time. Within it, a riddle, a curse, and the clue to a priceless treasure that could change their world forever. Real, raw, unfiltered, magic. When her lover is brutally murdered, Malicar is forced to flee and seek refuge outside the Commonwealth in the harsh, lawless landscape known only as the Wilds. With the help of her gun running brothers and a foreign killer for hire, Malicar finds passage across the border with a caravan of Aeshran settlers. But her safety is far from assured. While on route the caravan is hijacked by outlaws and Malicar and the other survivors are rounded up and given a hard choice that is no choice at all: join the gang or die with their boots on. Peril and danger follow in Malicar’s wake, for those hunting her will never stop. Not until they can claim the scroll and its secrets as their own… Region: Canada The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Malicar Hawke – young Ashley Judd

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Druid — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 09:55:55 -0400

User name: Druid Title: 106 Uses For A Broken Umbrella Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: The common Umbrella, (variously known as Parasols, Rainshades, un Parapluie, ein Regenschirm or Bumbershoots) have been with us as long as we have had cities. And Broken Umbrellas have been with us as long as we've had Umbrellas. Which mean we've had the nuissance of the broken Umbrella for a very long time. And so it is difficult to pinpoint the date when that most mysterious and rare of books (106 Uses for A Broken Umbrella) was first penned. Perhaps it was in the ancient dusty streets Ninevah or perhaps among the Lotuses of a delicately planned Edo garden. Whenever and whereever it came from this story is not a story of the book's origins but rather its impact. For surely the man (or woman) who can make one hundred and six uses out of even a broken Umbrella is truely a Queen (or King) among paupers, nay a God (or Goddess) among mere mortals! This story follows the parallel search in the 19th and 21st century for the folio of documents from which the Book was first published. The uses of a Broken Umbrella it seems are not as mundane as one might think. Region: Scotland: Glasgow The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Andrew Garfield

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Canadan216 — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:00:05 -0400

User name: Canadan216 Title: The Wild Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: In a world where magic and monsters are the subject of books and movies, a strange well appears in a forgotten part of the woods. From this well, a fog spreads and where this fog touches, things change. Trees can suddenly move, animals can talk, and mythical beasts roam the land. But what happens when a scientist experiments with this magical fog? Sierra, Brendan, Olivia and Tristan are all taken hostage by Dr. Brandi Bloom and subjugated to the powers of the mist. Sierra dies instantly, but her spirit is tied down and she’s forced to remain on Earth as a ghost. Brendan finds that the fog obeys his commands and he can perform feats similar to sorcerers in the movies. Olivia’s connection with the earth grows as she is transformed into an elf. Tristan too dies, almost. Turned into a creature of the night, Tristan must learn to control his new cravings. How do you deal with going from the most popular girl in the school, to dead and only able to haunt the hallways? Maybe your parents won’t notice your vampiristic tendencies, but your best friend will; especially when you try and suck his blood. Going from a no one in life to a super athlete with super human abilities might be hard to hide from your friends that suddenly become curious, all while growing pointy ears. How do you explain to your peers the levitating books, or the glowing crystal ball when all you want to do is play video games and train to win a race? In a world that’s rapidly going to war against “The Magic” as it comes to be known, being one of the Changed becomes a challenge. In order for everyone to accept the new you, you have to accept yourself first. But how, when the government is trying to hunt you down and kill you for being something you have no control over. Region: CT USA The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Alex Pettyfer

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Caducus — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:00:50 -0400

Username: Caducus Title: Inferos Genre: Supernatural/Adventure Synopsis: Natalie shouldn't know James, but she does. James shouldn't be on earth, but he is. Neither of them are even supposed to be alive, but they are, and they're fighting to keep it that way. As they struggle to keep the world from crumbling into the inevitable Apocalypse, supernatural forces invade and threaten to rip them and the universe apart. Natalie and James must either destroy or be destroyed, because in the end, there is no salvation. Region: USA :: New York :: Rochester The actors who would play my main characters in a movie adaptation: James-Jonathan Rhys Meyers is a decent fit Natalie-Megan Fox

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respawn87 — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:01:40 -0400

Username: Respawn87 Title: Children of Darkness Genre: Adventure Synopsis: Nora Dempsey is what is known as a "Child of Darkness," a whole generation of children born without ever having seen the sun. An experiment gone horribly wrong had darkened the skies and sent Earth reeling with storms of disastrous global proportions. Most of humanity did not survive the destruction, but some had, and those had rebuilt civilization into thriving underground communities with new technologies to combat the harsh conditions. To Nora, life without the mysterious thing known as "sunlight" is perfectly normal, but a chance encounter with an Elder changes her life forever. The Elder speaks of a day when light filled the sky and peaceful clouds drifted lazily instead of tormenting people with storms and lightening. Intrigued, Nora begins to search to information on the "Days of Light" from generations past. Her search leads her to discover information about a mysterious city built in the sky, above the clouds and storms, where people thrive in the sun and enjoy calm weather all year long. As she deepens her search for so-called "City of Light," she uncovers a plot by the leaders of the underground cities to conceal the truth about the City of Light. Longing to see the sun for the first time, Nora sets off on a journey that will lead her much farther than she expects, and proves far more dangerous than she could imagine. Region USA: Virginia: Lynchburg Actor who would play the main character: A young Linda Cardellini (the way she looked in Freaks and Geeks).

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Illyrias_Acolyte — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:01:45 -0400

Oh shoot, I should probably have picked Julia Jones. She would have fit much better.

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Weasilish — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:10:35 -0400

User name: weasilish Title: Co Ed [or] Georgie Pie [I haven't decided yet] Genre: YA Real Life / Science Fiction Synopsis: Georgia's in college, and having a pretty good time. It's weird being considered a 'hot girl', and not being the teacher's pet is more annoying then anything, but all in all college isn't so bad. If only she could come up with an experiment idea, maybe Dr Bohr will get off her case. At an innocuous party, Georgia runs into Deb and Frisco, a pair of siblings who are too weird to simply explain away with 'theatre kids'. A bit of unconventional snooping and Georgia finds out: Deb and Frisco are actually aliens, sent to infest the entire college. That's a pretty kick-ass project, don't you think? Region: Canada::Alberta::Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Emma Stone. Though she's prolly sick of playing young'uns. :P

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TheMadScholar — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:10:57 -0400

Username: TheMadScholar Title: Gods in Gold and Ivory Genre: (High) Fantasy Region: Europe::Switzerland Synopsis: Everyone knows that when the ancestors watched their gods turn on them, cracking continents like kindling, they could only bend knee and pray in fear. No wonder the the new devotion is to knowledge, to scouring the earth for answers. Today's battles pit protector against profiteer... Clodagh is the lone survivor and claimant of a priceless relic when a tomb-rob goes wrong. If guilt weren’t torment enough, a terrorizing obsession quickly consumes her and her bizarre new curio proves impossible to get rid of. With her sanity fraying, Clodagh abandons black market ambitions and risks arrest at the hands of the lorekeepers, the only ones who might yet save her. Matias is a lorekeeper with too many secrets and a penchant for wanton acts of charity. When Clodagh’s find turns out to be a legendary Meddler’s Box, astonishment trumps his duty to turn her in. But harboring a fugitive could cost him: a Sage has been murdered and Matias could never inherit the role with a tainted reputation. At the impasse between honor and responsibility, Matias can't look out for everyone else's best interest and his own. With no suspect in the late Sage’s murder, factions start to point fingers, straining the tacit truces between them. Matias will have to keep his skeletons buried if he's to put things right. But there's something no one suspects, not even the nosy rival who seeks to undo Matias: a deadly conspiracy put the Meddler's Box in Codagh's hands and made her into the Sage's killer. Actor/Actress: Matias- Nikolaj Coster-Waldau; Clodah- Hm... not sure. Someone short, spritely and a touch atheletic, with brown eyes and hair the color of apricots.

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Gdawg — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:51:35 -0400

Oh... now this sounds awesome! User name: Gdawg Title: Tusks Genre: Adventure Synopsis: When Harry Rogers wakes up to a bright light that fills his vision, the only thing he can think of immediately is Heaven, but the problem with that is he has the oddest craving for shellfish. Harry hates shellfish. Soon Harry will discover that he had been captured and is now in the clutches of the self proclaimed evil genius Professor Sinister. That isn't the worst of his problems though. Professor Sinister has not only captured Harry but has gone so far as to take his brain and place in the body of a walrus to be his pet. Now Harry must escape the clutches of Professor Sinister and find a way to change himself back, if ever. Before he can escape however, he'll need some allies. Harry's cell mate and sentient jello Tom just might be able to help with that. Even if he escapes though, Professor Sinister has plans for world domination, and something like his pet isn't going to stop him. Harry, Tom and who knows else are going to have to find a way to stop him if they ever want to return to normal. Region: USA :: Illinois :: Springfield The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: John Rhys-Davies

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TheGelatineGuillotine — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:23:36 -0400

User name:TheGelatineGuillotine Title: Grey Genre: Fantasy Synopsis:Set in a world of black and white, good and evil. A war started by the sudden evolutionary development of super powers. Each child must join a side at the age of 14. Eric, the most powerful person alive even if he doesn't know it yet, always knew he was destined to join the side of good. After a while he starts to realise that maybe the world cannot be divided in to good and evil, that grey has its own part to play. He knows that he must end the war between the two sides, to reunite the darkness and light, but how do you go about doing something of such magnitude? Region: UK The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Bill Milner

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Writers_Bloc — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:38:13 -0400

Nominating a fellow writer... User name: bobo_the_bard Title: But That Wasn't in the Book! Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Jason is an obscure character who would do anything to be a Hero. Destiny is a self-conscious heroine who strongly suspects that she's a Mary Sue. All of this fades, however, when an evil wizard deposes the Narrator, the ruler of Storyland, and imprisons him in the Writer's Block. Cracks start appearing in reality. Plot bunnies start dying, riddled with plot holes. Characters are shaken out of their stories, and start questioning their purpose, deviating from their Authors' wishes. The Maguffin Market starts to go out of business, taken over by the sinister Twisselhoft Industries. Things fall apart. Even the all-powerful Authors cannot stop the chaos. Accompanied by an existential Grim Reaper whose greatest desire is to die, and the sadistic bodiless spirit of a dead princess who just might be an Evil Stepmother, the two MCs have to save the day...before the Wizard kills every story ever to exist, and enslaves everyone into his own, the last story in the universe.... Region: Not sure, actually. The actor who would play the main character in the movie adaptation: That'd be up to bobo_the_bard...

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WaffleofDestiny — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:41:51 -0400

User name: WaffleofDestiny Title: Of Men and Angels Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: Only Archangels have blue eyes. Every Angel is told this from the time they are able to fly to the time that they finally join The Holy One in Bliss. In the year 1900, an Angel with blue eyes was born in the land of Feiraga. She was named Mikayla. Thirty-three years later, Mikayla comes of age and the image of a dense, spiked wheel appeared on her left palm. She was sent with her friend to the island of the Guardians for her training. During this time, Mikayla's mentor, Lord Elsar, returns from a recon mission on the Dragons. The Dragons were the main enemies of The Holy One in the Great War one thousand years ago that was fought between The Dark One and The Holy One. Wanting to get the truth about the Dragon's activities, Mikayla and Elsar snuck onto the Dragon's planet and destroyed their major weapon. However, in the process, Elsar was killed and the Dragons declared war on the Angels and The Holy One. Mikayla, acting as the Archangel of Fire, commands the army against the Dragons until another secret weapon is reveled, Raslon. He was an Angel created by the Dragons to be the most powerful being in the galaxy, strong enough to overthrow even The Holy One. Using her wits and the army of the Mongolian and Roman empires, Mikayla was able to defeat the Dragons and banish them to the frozen planet of Pluto. However, the Angels are still without an Archangel of Fire. Mikayla is forced to take the test to become the most powerful Archangel in the galaxy. This test brought her to the brink of death and later lead her to her destined mate. With the help of the other Archangels and her new found mate, Mikayla was able to seal Raslon. Apparently forever... Region: USA:Georgia:Kennesaw The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Ummm...Karen Gillan

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Vincent McConeghy — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:04:51 -0400

User name: Vincent McConeghy Title: Restaurant Week Genre: Mainstream Fiction Synopsis: When a young, idealistic couple leases the worst location on the Strip for their restaurant and succeed, their competitors take note and revenge. Chase and Henrik Urbanski's dream of opening Tout Va Bien-a modern farm-to-table restaurant-triggers a series of improbable events that lifts the collective spirits of the downtrodden tenants of the shady-side of the Strip. There's no obstacle- whether an unscrupulous landlord, a maniacal competitor, or a corrupt politician courting favors- that can deter this couple from making their restaurant dream a reality. In the restaurant business, there is always a work-around to a problem. Chase deftly navigates the minefield of the business while her husband/chef turns his back to the mayhem and concentrates on the kitchen. But when fate deals the couple a seemingly impossible situation, Chase finds a way to "work around" that too even if it means surrendering everything they have worked to achieve. Region:Buffalo, NY The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Female: Claire Danes

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robinr515 — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:09:40 -0400

Okay. So, after I came up with this great story and even nominated myself, I have suddenly felt the presence of the Holy Spirit pressing on me to do another story. While I still intend to write the first story, I am now doing another one for NaNo, and have changed my novel profile to show this. Henceforth, I am re-nominating myself for this one. So, here goes: Username: robinr515 Title: Crusaders Genre: Christian Fiction/Young Adult Fiction Synopsis: Two high school students start a nationwide crusade to not only bring other young people to Christ, but also legalize and mainstream prayer, devotion, and Bible Study in public schools. Region: Arizona: Elsewhere Kirk Cameron in the late '80's or early '90's would have been perfect for my main character. He's a little too old now though. I'm not sure now who'd do best--I'd want it to be a Christian though.

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Joe Pontbriand — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:18:26 -0400

i'm liking the sound of this one! i got into the southern gothic/supernatural genre when i read Beautiful Creatures (one of the best series ive ever read now), and your book sounds slightly similar, and id love to read it!

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mapple — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:43:38 -0400

User name: mapple Title: Super Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: For the past 50 years in the United States, any super-powered individual who wishes to use their abilities without being arrested has had to join a chapter of the National Superhero League. It's a widely-respected institution, with Junior Leagues to train supers to be adult heroes, merchandise, movies, comic books, and more than a few tabloid rumors started by the people in marketing just to get a little more press. Emmeline Eddings is a bit of a late bloomer, as supers go, already 17 and a half when her electrokinesis manifests. She's enrolled in the New England League of Superheroes and begins training to not only be a hero and fight against the mundane and super villains of the world (or at least New England), but to be a public entity as well. Between meetings with the stylists and hand-to-hand combat training, Emmy gets to know her fellow heroes, and starts to see that being part of the League isn't what she thought it was, and that many of the super "villains" aren't who they're made out to be. After a fight goes south not long after her official presentation to the public, Emmy flees the League, hoping to disappear. But the urge to help people is overwhelming, and she finds herself trying to play the hero anyway - and unwittingly lands in the underground world of non-League heroes, some of whom are the very "super villains" the League tries to defeat. Taken under the wing of the wealthy (and quirky) Roberts-McGillicuddys and partnered with a telekinetic named Jo, Emmy learns how to really help people, without gimmicks, stylists, or catchphrases. But when Jo and Emmy learn of a threat looming over the world, Emmy must contact her old League team for help, and convince them to act against the corrupt, controlling League that's run their lives for years. And even if she succeeds, will it be enough, or a case of "too little, too late"? Region: USA::Ithaca, NY The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Jennette McCurdy, I think. Sorry about the epic-long Synopsis. *sheepish*

ninjapirategirl — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:51:09 -0400

User name: ninjapirategirl Title: Of Ashbourne Blood Genre: Historical/Fantasy Fiction Synopsis: It's 1913 and Lady Phoebe Ashbourne's sister, Emmeline, is getting married. This seems like just another regular occurance in Victorian England, even in the county of Derbyshire. But when the girls approach their grandmother, the Dowager Countess of Gastgern, with their younger sister Delphine they find out that there's something much more sinister and demanding in store for Ashbourne women who hope to marry. A curse stalks the Ashbourne line and the girls must solve three ancient riddles to save Emmeline from the same fate as their young mother. But even darker secrets are waiting to come to light as the Ashbourne sisters go cross-country in their search for the answer to the Gastgern Hall riddles. Region: UK::Manchester The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Claire Foy

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bk42189 — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:55:38 -0400

User name: bk42189 Title: Snort Genre: Satire Synopsis: A modern retelling of Pinocchio. Geppy, a puppet master who has nothing left, resorts to drugs as a means of killing himself. When Geppy wakes up after a binge, he sees one of his puppets snorting up the rest of his heroin, and it refuses to give it back until they talk. It is only through his puppet does he realize that he's been trying to control the people in his life much like they were puppets themselves, and he has to figure out the road to capturing his own reality. Region: Poughkeepsie, NY The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Aaron Paul

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-parker- — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:15:22 -0400

User name: -parker- Title: Seeing is Believing Genre: Mainstream Fiction Synopsis: Ryan is a new bartender at Railcar Restaurant & Taproom. He always seems to be one step ahead of the waitresses with their drinks; he's just a little too good at his job. Holly, one of the night shift waitresses, thinks there's something off about him, but she can't put her finger on just what it is. When Ryan uncovers a scandal at the restaurant involving undocumented immigrants, he's not sure if anyone will believe him. When the situation escalates, he has to take action, and he'll need the help of the waitresses to do it. Region: USA :: New Jersey :: Northeast The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Henry Cavill, I suppose, would be the type, but he'd have to put on an American accent. :)

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Bookwurm3262 — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:19:33 -0400

User name: Bookwurm3262 Title: Phoenix Rising Genre: Urban Fantasy Synopsis: It's been 60 years since the Phoenixes escaped from a Nazi experimentation camp. Laela Quinn, born in Britain just before the fall of Rome, tries to never look back. History is history, and the only thing to be done is face the future. But when Ty reappears in Laela's life, he brings their past with him. Huber, the camp's lead scientist, is alive, and he's been tracking Ty. Now, he's found Laela. Region: USA :: Indiana :: Indianapolis The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: For Laela (Quintina Laelius) - Oliva Wilde because while she's good at being bad, her solemnness as Thirteen in House was amazing. For Ty (Týr Gunnarson) - Alexander Skarsgård because I love his warlord viking in True Blood, but it's his acting in Generation Kill that seals it for me.

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muktimenon — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:26:29 -0400

username:muktimenon Title: Memory of the Fragrance Genre: Thriller/suspense Synopsis: Dhanush aka Dan is a renowned novelist based out of Hong Kong. He specializes in romantic comedies which are 90% fiction. Tired and bored of writing romantic comedies, he plans to venture into new areas. 20 days and 100 paragraphs of deleted prose make him realize that he should travel around and find an unfamiliar zone for his creativity to blossom. After a while of looking around, he opts to rent a traditional Illam ( Illam is one of the traditional type of houses in Kerala) in India in Kerala. The Illam, he rents, is a double storied building with a huge center courtyard. The beauty of the extravagant carvings on the outer doors and walls coupled with the simplicity of the lifestyle, the furniture and the interiors exude mesmerizes him. Words start to flow and in 2 days he completes writing a 3 page prose on the house. But there is still no story. Dejected, he abandons his pen and starts walking around the house aimlessly. One of these walks brings him to the attic of his house. Despite the dust and cobwebs the attic is filled with a faint fragrance of Champaka flower. Following the fragrance, he walks into into a small room at the corner of the attic. The rooms is extraordinarily clean. In this corner room he finds a set of clothes neatly arranged, a folded mattress and a book with a book mark. When he tries pick up the book, someone pushes him outside the room. A fresh heavy scent of champaka fills his nostrils and he finds himself face to face with the owner of the fragrance. Beautiful soft eyes, straight pointed nose, angry pink lips and deeply borrowed forehead.... She stares at him for while and then vanishes off into thin air. Bewildered at the sight he witnessed, Dan starts looking around for the lady but with no luck. From here unravels his journey into her life... Actor who would play Dan: Surya Sivakumar (indian actor) Mysterious Lady: Son Yei Jin (korean actress)

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mrcabbages — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:39:06 -0400

User name: MrCabbages Title: Air Castles Genre: Literary/Realistic Fiction Synopsis: Josh Brown and three of his very peculiar best friends make a vow to make their last summer together before college a memorable one, and strike out to find adventure on a last-minute road trip. Soon, however, the characters realize that not everything about this road trip is as innocent as they had originally expected, and when they begin to tear away the web of deceit they've laid for each other - and themselves - it is revealed that these friends may not really know each other at all. This is a tale of self-discovery and acceptance, both internally and externally. Region: USA :: Philadelphia The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Keir Gilchrist would play Josh

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Lola Darkling — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:52:12 -0400

User Name: Lola Darkling Title: The Hidden Door Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Pirkko Stone is stuck. She has a shoddy apartment, a dead end job and a dead end relationship. One day while she is being ignored by her boyfriend in favor of a football game, she finds a hidden door behind a bench in her walk-in closet. Unable to sate her curiosity, she crawls through the doorway into the capital city of Seregon. Before she can figure out if she’s having a delusion or if she walked into a parallel universe, she is swept up by a group of thieves fleeing from the Seregonese enforcers. With no money, no place to stay and no idea where she is, Pirkko is allowed to stay with the thieves – at a price. In exchange for their protection, she is taught to pick locks, steal and con the rich. One day during a routine job with a fellow theirf, something goes terribly wrong. Feeling in danger of her life, Pirkko’s emotions run high and a shock wave is released from her body. Though she is confused about what happened, her comrade reveals that she is one of the few in the realm who has magic, a powerful but illegal force. She is taken to Galadriel, a power sorceress who has been in hiding since the purge of magic twenty years ago. As Galadriel teaches Pirkko to harness and develop her power, Pirkko learns about the corrupt government which has oppressed its people for the last two decades. Infuriated by what she’s discovered, Pirkko decides to join with her thief friends to go on a quest to overthrow the tyrannical leader of Seregon. However, as she finds herself mired in political intrigue from which she may never escape, Pirkko has to decide if she can trust her mentor, if she truly has what it takes to complete her mission or if she should cut ties and find the portal back to her old life. Region: USA: New York City The actress who would play Pirkko would be Lisa Ray.

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engel — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:52:16 -0400

User name: engel Title: Brian Was A Boy Genre: Literary Fiction Synopsis: Brian is a boy, that guy with that hair and those shoes, with no physical descriptors apart from his glassy orb eyes. He is a wonderful storyteller and is loved and admired by his peers, as his belief that weaving a good story is more important than the truth allows him to weave a great story. Brian recalls his memories so often and with such passion that he alters them to the point where they are merely disguised lies, but he remains convinced that he is truthful. Will Brian see the light and remember the boy he once was, or will he lose touch of all reality, and become more intrigued with his story and the character he has created for himself? Region: London, ON The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: That guy in that move, you know? That guy that you recognize but can't place his name, so you have to wait until the credits roll, and then everyone goes, "Ohhhh, that guy!" That's Brian.

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frozen-ozzie — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:59:30 -0400

User name: frozen-ozzie Title: Control Genre: General (popular?) Fiction Synopsis: There's a virus slowly turning in to an epidemic, first across London, then the UK, and threatening the world. The researchers in charge of finding a cure are near a breakthrough that could stop it, but have been receiving threats. Intelligence surrounding both the research and the threats has been around for the past few years, and has been handed to a special section of the British government involved in counterintelligence to protect the project and stop any interference. Agents that have worked all over the world are now being focused on finding out who wants this epidemic to spread and why, and get any information out of them in the process of getting in their way. Region:Europe :: England :: London The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Joseph Gordon-Levitt or Tom Hardy

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Jamie0210 — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:06:57 -0400

User name: Jamie0210 Title: Divided Genre: Literary Fiction Synopsis: If you know anything about history - and not the glossed-over version they taught us in school - then you know The States and New America used to exist as one country, the United States of America. The name alone sounds grand, doesn't it? As a girl, it had never occurred to me that things had ever been different. I only knew there was a wall, and if you were lucky enough to live in New America, you were privileged-- and safe. This isn't where I lived. I grew up in The States where two classes were at war fighting for their own survival, though, is it really war when one side is always winning? That side would be the Working class, and it's the side to which my family and I belonged. We didn't have much, but we had opportunity. The other people - the Dregs - had nothing. They weren't allowed to work, they weren't allowed to ride our buses, and they weren't allowed to speak to us. Many of them were killed or beaten so badly they lay dying in the streets. My mother would shield my eyes and tell me there'd been an awful accident. My father would play games to distract me from reality. I had no idea what was happening around me- Until I met Alex. Befriending a dreg almost got me killed, but from that moment on I would learn the truth about both sides. As it turns out, all this time, I had been the enemy. * * * * * Meet Eva - a twelve-year-old girl, naive and innocent, unaware of the dangers outside her front door. After her world crumbles to pieces, she abandons everything she's ever known and sets off on a journey to seek truth, love, and freedom across a country divided. Region: USA :: Florida :: Jacksonville The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Adult Eva - Olivia Wilde; Child Eva - Actress who resembles Olivia Wilde ;-)

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Lola Darkling — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:17:19 -0400

This sounds great! What a clever plot!

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Archangal — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:20:49 -0400

Username: ArchAngal Title: No Mercy For The Sinner Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense Synopsis: There's a reason you're not suppossed to talk to strangers. For headstrong, by-the-book Gwen Arwood, her dreams of a normal college life are thrown out with the window when she meets Kain. Cool and collected, Kain Bransford offers a deal of a lifetime working for his company, OMS Inc., a not-for-profit organization working on behalf of children's rights. However, Gwen quickly learns that nothing is surface deep as she delves into the shadowed world of being a mercenary for his group NaoMi. She must learn to survive, to lie, to steal, to cheat, even to murder- for the highest bidder. Loyalty comes at a price, and Gwen pays her own as she uncovers the secrets behind Kain and his group, NaoMi. And that's just the tip of the iceburg. Region: USA: Pennsylvania: Berks County Actor: Hugh Laurie or Jude Law

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Nelle.McMann — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:34:43 -0400

Nice

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Nelle.McMann — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:35:32 -0400

Nice

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Nelle.McMann — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:37:36 -0400

Love the title

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frozen-ozzie — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:37:39 -0400

Extended synopsis: There's a virus slowly turning in to an epidemic, first across London, then the UK, and threatening the world. The researchers in charge of finding a cure are near a breakthrough that could stop it, but have been receiving threats. Intelligence surrounding both the research and the threats has been around for the past few years, and has been handed to a special section of the British government involved in counterintelligence to protect the project and stop any interference. Agents that have worked all over the world are now being focused on finding out who wants this epidemic to spread and why, and get any information out of them in the process of getting in their way. Eli Baker is just one of these agents. He spent much of his career abroad, and has recently been brought home to London to monitor his networks, doing most of his work from an office and through other agents. Since he is - in comparison to many of the older former agents around the office - fresh from the field, he has been put in charge of these efforts, and must manipulate people of his own as well as the enemy to also control where the information is distributed and make sure that there is no interference. He's been successful in all previous assignments, but has never had to deal with those in his home country, friend or foe. The stakes are high, and the only thing that Eli really has control over is where the information ends up, but it could all be in vain if no cure is found, or even possible. He must, however, stop this independent agency from sabotaging the entire operation and bringing about a massive epidemic that could be the worst the world has seen since the Black Plague in the 1300's.

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Nelle.McMann — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:38:02 -0400

Wrong book the whole 4 ! Please ignore!

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teosocrates@yahoo.com — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:46:09 -0400

Sounds like a great read!

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bellumina — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:46:18 -0400

User name: bellumina. Title: Die Young and Sell Your Soul. Genre: YA/Fantasy Synopsis: Even vampires get stuck in mid-life crises, and Flynn's is more destructive than most. When he spirals too far out of control, he's removed from his high-ranking position at the vibrant epicenter of the vampire empire -- Las Vegas -- and is sent to build a satellite colony in Boston, MA, which is not quite the honor Flynn thought it was. Boston's a lot of things: young, fresh, small, and unfortunately for Flynn, very diurnal. But while he and his crew are sitting around grumbling about the vast differences between their old life and new, they run into a far more serious problem: slayers. And up until a few months ago, there had been no such thing. C.C. Howlett is one of those soulless slayers, accidentally "recruited" when a demon asks her an innocuous, trick question. But during the process of extracting her soul -- her conscience, her free will, her personality, her passions, her self -- something goes wrong. She's left clutching the remnants of her soul and her self. When C.C. gets captured while raiding Flynn's hideout, it becomes abundantly clear that neither of them are each other's enemy. Flynn wants safety, security, and to destroy what could be threatening his entire empire; C.C. wants her soul back. And to get what they want, they have no choice but to collaborate. Region: Boston, MA. The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Off the top of my head ... Emma Stone could make a pretty good C.C., with Alex Pettyfer as a punked up, blonder Flynn. :)

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teosocrates@yahoo.com — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:48:10 -0400

I like the updated synopsis...intriguing!

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bellumina — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:48:28 -0400

Yikes, sorry if this goes through a second time! My internet's being shoddy... User name: bellumina. Title: Die Young and Sell Your Soul. Genre: YA/Fantasy Synopsis: Even vampires get stuck in mid-life crises, and Flynn's is more destructive than most. When he spirals too far out of control, he's removed from his high-ranking position at the vibrant epicenter of the vampire empire -- Las Vegas -- and is sent to build a satellite colony in Boston, MA, which is not quite the honor Flynn thought it was. Boston's a lot of things: young, fresh, small, and unfortunately for Flynn, very diurnal. But while he and his crew are sitting around grumbling about the vast differences between their old life and new, they run into a far more serious problem: slayers. And up until a few months ago, there had been no such thing. C.C. Howlett is one of those soulless slayers, accidentally "recruited" when a demon asks her an innocuous, trick question. But during the process of extracting her soul -- her conscience, her free will, her personality, her passions, her self -- something goes wrong. She's left clutching the remnants of her soul and her self. When C.C. gets captured while raiding Flynn's hideout, it becomes abundantly clear that neither of them are each other's enemy. Flynn wants safety, security, and to destroy what could be threatening his entire empire; C.C. wants her soul back. And to get what they want, they have no choice but to collaborate. Region: Boston, MA. The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Off the top of my head ... Emma Stone could make a pretty good C.C., with Alex Pettyfer as a punked up, blonder Flynn. :)

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Dianeofnka — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:50:49 -0400

User name: dianeofnka Title: You Know Who I Am Genre: Mystery Synopsis: It was a bad idea for Drusilla to marry Colin in the first place. It wasn't true love: he needed a green card, and she needed the money he offered her. Badly. They hadn't started with dreams of Happily Ever After, and then he went ahead and abandoned her flat anyhow. Which was fine. Just fine. But when Drusilla discovers her vanishing husband has stolen something valuable (and just slightly incriminating) from her, she goes after him with a vengeance. Only to discover someone else has gotten to him first. Now Drusilla has to find out who murdered her husband before the police figure out who she is. Region: USA::California::South Bay The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Scarlett Johansson or Emma Stone

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Dianeofnka — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:51:10 -0400

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houseofblack — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:18:36 -0400

User name: houseofblack Title: Here Be Dragons Genre: Young Adult/Urban Fantasy Synopsis: All Kate really is determined to do is to get into college and spend senior year having fun with her best friend Dakota. When Dakota starts dating Win Yates, Kate doesn't think too much of it. But one evening exploring Win's old, historic house with his best friend Oliver leaves the two of them finding maps - and lots of them at that. Like ancient maps a section of the maps has "Here Are Dragons" written on it in Latin, but these are recent maps. A whirlwind search has Kate and Oliver finding a hidden dragon training camp directed by none other than Mr. Yates, and suddenly Kate's dream of being an environmental lawyer takes on a whole new attitude. Region: USA: Pennsylvania: Lehigh Valley The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Evanna Lynch (for Kate)

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teosocrates@yahoo.com — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:23:34 -0400

Awesome - looking forward to it!

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teosocrates@yahoo.com — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:24:21 -0400

Second - could make a great cover!

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teosocrates@yahoo.com — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:25:15 -0400

Sounds interesting - but change the name of the protagonist! Too much Harry in the world.

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teosocrates@yahoo.com — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:35:19 -0400

User name: teosocrates@yahoo.com Title: On Earth Genre: Anti-apocalyptic thriller Synopsis: Michael Alastair, a PhD student in comparative literature with ties to the native American community in Oregon, receives a magic ring on his 31st birthday (which he later finds out is the fabled ring of Solomon.) He begins to dream and is inspired to write a book of “new age” spiritualism which strikes a nerve and makes him famous overnight. Meanwhile cataclysmic events begin to occur. Behind the scenes, a group of 2,000 year old priests survive by ingesting human blood using a cell-regeneration technology that was given to them long ago. They are secretly grooming humanity to become a slave race for the returning alien planet. Michael’s mission is to locate a lost, heavenly sword (provided by an angel to Abraham, left in the rock which inspired the “Dome of the Rock”, taken by Jesus – an event later echoed in King Arthur literature – and then lost by St. Paul when he shipwrecked in the isle of Malta) and defeat the king of scorpion-esque creatures tormenting mankind. Pushed into a role he didn’t ask for, given unbelievable powers, and facing enemies on all sides, can he overcome the vampire priests, monsters, zombies, angels and aliens, and finally Jesus himself, and save humanity from divine destruction? Is humanity even worth fighting for at all? “On Earth” ends with a temporary triumph, although the entire conflict is just warming up. The 2nd and 3rd book will focus on a world-wide quest for ancient instruction tablets that combined unleash absolute power; the zombie-apocalypse foretold in the Bible (the dead shall rise from their graves); the collapse of civilization as we know it; and Michael’s journey into the underground to restore to life an ancient race of “giants” that had been turned to stone. Region: The events will span the globe, and discuss the history and legends of mysterious sites and ancient cities in Peru, Oregon and the USA, Japan, Malta, Israel and more. The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Tom Sturridge

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teosocrates@yahoo.com — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:39:59 -0400

sounds like a great book!

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teosocrates@yahoo.com — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:40:52 -0400

Great premise, excited to watch it unfold!

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crystal_clear — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:56:40 -0400

User Name: Crystal_clear Title: Non-Fiction(?) Genre: Humor/Fiction Synopsis: It happened slowly and surely, over the course of about three years the experts suspected, but it did. What everyone thought was just an uncommon case of the crazies was something else entirely. Conspiracy theorist and amateur author Dawn Atkinson was one of the first to figure it out. But when others started realizing it, it was already too late. Story book characters were coming to life. Nobody was sure why, and nobody was sure how, but there wasn't really an explanation for the extra thirty million these characters added to the population count. Super heroes and super villains, vampires and werewolves, astronauts and aliens, teenage drama queens and curiously grotesque beasts. They're all on our planet and they're all hungry for something. Maybe even YOU. The lines have been permanently blurred between fiction and non-fiction,so board up the windows and lock yourself in the basement, because there's a horde coming (and only some of them are zombies). Region: Canada: Newfoundland The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Zoey Deschanel for Dawn

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CadaeicCicada — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:00:57 -0400

Yet another self-nomination! :D User name: CadaeicCicada Title: Poison Paradigm Genre: Fantasy (unless something changes) Synopsis: Kyria Taylor has never known a life without the flesh-hungry undead creatures that linger outside every house. She's watched the effects of their existence since she was a child - and for much of her life, she has faced them alone. Of course, now she has allies, a tightly knit group of survivors who refuse to become anything but just that - survivors. They get along better than most would in similar circumstances, but things are beginning to deteriorate. Soon the only answer is to leave their compound. That's the plan, and everyone knows their place in it. But Kyria's world is sent into a tailspin when someone new appears and throws a wrench into the gears of their perfectly set up plan. She begins to realize things she either overlooked or never learned to begin with... and also discovers that not all is as it seems. And then the real trouble starts. Region: USA : Minnesota : Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Chloë Moretz, in a few years and with dark, shorter hair.

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amandaq1017 — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:17:50 -0400

User name: amandaq1017 Title: Fate Seekers Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: What if your life was chosen for you? What if you were happy with your choice? What if one person came around and changed that? Jason Roberts, seventeen, already knows what his life is going to be- and in case he ever forgets, he has his Might-Be to point him in the right direction. In a society tired of making poor decisions, a computer chip is implanted into the brains of its citizens during infancy that can process the possible consequences of every action they take. In order to successfully arrive at your Might-Be, you only have to follow the path that your chip lays out for you. But when Jason is kidnapped by a rebel group that calls themselves the Fate Seekers, he is forced to question everything he has grown up with in order to find the truth of the Might Be's- and realizes that living in a perfect society has dire consequences. Region: NY: Ithaca The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Alex Pettyfer as Jason

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emmam826 — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:25:58 -0400

User name: emmam826 Title: Once Upon An African Dream Genre: Adventure Synopsis:Rachel Fawcett has nothing left in London. Her life is a mess, her career is not going as she so carefully planned, and she is stuck in a rut. She has recently uncovered information about her family and past that she needs to come to terms with. Despite her friends telling her in no uncertain terms that she has lost her mind, Rachel accepts a position as a doctor in a clinic which is part of an Orphanage Complex called Ikayha, located a few hours outside Maputo, Mozambique. When she finally arrives in March, leaving behind a gray and cold London, she can't help but wonder if this is all a dream. But it isn't, it's her reality for the next year. Region: Cape Town, South Africa The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Anne Hathaway

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InspiredEmily — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:29:15 -0400

User name: InspiredEmily Title: Memory Lane: The Lost Years Genre: Sci-Fi Synopsis: Alannah Tabraugh has always wanted to accompany her sister-in-law, Everlight, on an adventure to another world. Finally, she gets her chance. What neither of them expects is to land in the middle of a war zone on the ringworld Prometheus, or for a warring faction to kidnap Alannah in an attempt to coerce Everlight to give up her teleportation technology. Racing the clock, and an evil empire's sadistic tendencies, 'Light and her friends must use all their powers to save Alannah...before it's too late. Region: USA:Seattle The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Hard to tell...there are multiple main characters. But for Alannah...hm...A red-haired Irish girl with plausible acting skills. Please, trying to find a good child actor these days is impossible. I'd rather have an unknown. :D

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InspiredEmily — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:33:19 -0400

This is a dark sci-fi that deals with Virtual Reality (VR) and Conventional Reality (CR) and a VERY evil empire. Thus far, my characters are self aware A.I., but without knowing that their world is virtual. Prometheus is in CR, and when my characters are pulled out of VR, they have no clue what's going on. When the empire from their world is pulled onto Prometheus, things go bad in a hurry. Alannah will never be the same. Ever.

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HeathertheLOSER — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:34:32 -0400

User name: HeathertheLOSER Title: Finding Rylee Neil Genre: Young Adult Synopsis: Rylee Neil is like every other girl who is 17. She has friends, she hangs out, she worries about boys and school. But aside from all of that she keeps feeling like she isn't in sync with her true self yet. So she writes down what she considers to be major moments in her life and tries to find the big moral she should learn. After she finds out who she wants to be and what is right she needs to find where the real Rylee Neil fits into it all. A book that shows the struggle of every teenager to find themselves and how they fit into society. Region: USA: South New Jersey The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I can't really see this person. Maybe Emma Watson. With the short hair, maybe a little longer.

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IJustHadThisGreatIdea — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:39:04 -0400

User name: IJustHadThisGreatIdea Title: The Chemiclysm Genre: Science-Fiction Synopsis: For thirteen years, a child has been growing. She will awaken to an organic paradise, crafted by the galaxy and inhabited by her alone. Here she would thrive without want and marvel without interruption. But she won't stay here for more than a few hours.  Welcome to the LucidGrounds. Vela, like all the planet's inhabitants, has no memory of how she got here, and possesses only a Pneumalock: an external organ filled with strange gels that control her neurochemicals and shape her moral compass. Such gels are vital elements of the Chemiclysm, an alien set of elements only present inside of intelligent life. A scientific prodigy on the Grounds believes that such elements are the inhabitants' ticket home to an other-wordly paradise that serves as a placenta to the humanoids and is responsible for their innate longings for lands yet unseen. Together, he and Vela work to synthesize the entire set from scratch. But others are not as patient. Some have taken to sacrificing their Pneumalocks to a shady government in exchange for synthetic organs, filled with life sustaining drugs that alter one's sense of right and wrong and flood the brain with pleasure-inducing chemicals. Cold wars, rivalries, and a new scientific race are born. One's yearning for home is a strange and powerful thing. Region: USA: Ohio: Cleveland The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: For my scientist...Cillian Murphy can play any of my characters anytime he wants :)

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Riddle6066 — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:58:40 -0400

User name: Riddle6066 Title: Black Friday Genre: Satire, Humor & Parody Synopsis: After a batch of tainted turkey, Black Friday shoppers come to find that the usual hunger in the bargin snatchers has been replaced with a different hunger; a hunger for flesh. Zombies are running amuck through the town, causing disaster where ever they tread. Ruby, a college-bound waitress, has pulled together all of her reserve strength and smarts to try and brave the coming apocolypse. Armed with a stanchion and an array of comrades, Ruby attempts to hone in on her inner-zombie warrior and fight to safety. Basing their strategies on a recently released zombie "B" movie, they quickly find that real-life zombies are much harder to deal with then movies make them appear, and it usually looks pretty hard. Region: USA: Ohio: Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaption: Cobie Smulders

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IJustHadThisGreatIdea — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:16:26 -0400

This is fantastic. I humbly second it!

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RainbowEpidemic — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:29:15 -0400

User name: RainbowEpidemic Title: Change of Heart Genre: Supernatural/Drama/Suspense Synopsis: Victor, a well-known and experienced slayer, has seen the world in black and white. It's simple. Purge all (inhuman) evil and keep the innocents safe. His world flips upside down when he finds himself stumbling through the gray areas of life he didn't know existed. He comes face to face with an unusual group of orphan children living on the streets. They're inhuman, canine shifters, but they're still just kids. A tragic change of events leads Victor into taking these orphans under his wing. However the more time passes, the less innocent they become. An unexpected murder sends the group into a turmoil as an even greater evil lurks in the shadows. As their family is on the verge of tearing itself apart, Victor is quickly faced with a grim question. Will monsters always be monsters or can they have a change of heart? Region: USA :: Texas :: Dallas/Ft. Worth The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Haha. I'm not entirely sure on this one. Maybe Alexander Skarsgård or Chris Hemsworth to play Victor. I could see either of them playing Victor's role.

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xtsukimoonx — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:34:36 -0400

Username: xtsukimoonx Title: Deceased Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: "What do you mean the clans still exist? They were destroyed nearly fourty years ago, there's official documentation and everything." "What if I told you everything you've been led to believe is a lie?" To Aniya, survival has always been priority number one. She's had to support her mother for several years now, since an unfortunate accident left her with a useless leg and failing health. Winter is settling in Sardina, so Aniya is forced to move farther than normal to find food. Lost, hungry and without an idea of where to go, she finds herself face to face with a creature she was told was non-existent, one contradiction she has problems accepting. The information he provides and the proof he has that follows are enough to make her question everything she's ever known. Suddenly thrust with the responsibility of a formerly extinct people, she must fight for her right to lead the clans out of their supposed annihilation. To do so, she must masquerade as a noble, convince the young, grieving Prince Carsis of the clans existence and their right to live among the Sardinian's. But how will she be able to manipulate him when she finds herself falling for him? Region: USA :: New York :: Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I would think either Jennifer Lawrence (the girl going to play Katniss Everdeen in the movie adaption of The Hunger Games). I can't think of anyone better.

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Regina_Astrum — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:39:02 -0400

User name: Regina_Astrum Title: Into the Forest Genre: Horror Fantasy Synopsis :Sarah's life has turned upside down. Her mother was killed by an unknown stalker last year. Her father has returned from overseas to raise her but he's practically a stranger. For her entire life he's just been a vauge idea. A name attached to an Army uniform who sometimes was there for Christmas. Now they live alone in a crumbling old house out in the woods and away from all of her friends. Her grandmother is in the hospital and keeps giving her confusing warnings that something is following her. The doctors say she's just getting old but Sarah can't throw off the feeling that something really is watching her. At night she hears breathing and footsteps in the hallway and on her way to school she keeps sensing that there's something waiting in the fog. Then one night she sees clawmarks in the windowsill but the only tracks in the mud are bootprints. Her father tells her that everything is fine but Sarah can't sleep. That morning she heads out on the path through the woods into town to visit her Grandmother in the hospital and she hears something growling behind her in the trees. Region: USA:: Oregon:: Salem The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Maisie Williams

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theplaceboeffect — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:44:09 -0400

My region: USA:: Virginia:: Williamsburg

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Diabolical_Jazz — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:54:45 -0400

User name: DaRatmastah Title: Bill Williamson: Demon Days Genre: Fantasy Synopsis:Bill Williamson discovers he's a summoner of demons and other things in a tongue in cheek, modern day fantasy! We join him as he takes a tumultuous ride through various mythologies and alternate realities, trying to save his friends, and himself! Region: Northern NJ The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Jesse Eisenberg

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J.A. Kosse — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:57:45 -0400

User name: J.A. Kosse Title: Hell's Circle Genre: Young Adult - Paranormal/Dystopian Synopsis: Luce always looked forward to the new Hell’s Circle episode, where paranormal creatures would be forced to fight each other for the death. He even had a favorite fighter, an incubus named Siris, who he starts feeling sympathetic for, an emotion he can’t reconcile with Siris’s species. That changes when Luce grows wings, and discovers he’s a fae changeling. Magic-detecting dogs drive the police toward him, and the Hell’s Circle producers purchase him for their show, as they do with all paranormals captured by the police. He must now rely on his wits and Siris’s help to keep himself alive--though both know, if Luce succeeds, they’ll eventually face each other in Circle. Region: Naperville, IL The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Van Hansis

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xxlonelystarxx — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:59:59 -0400

User name: xxlonelystarxx Title: The Promise Genre: Youth and YA Synopsis: The Blackmoore Estate used to be a happy place, fun even. Twins Xavier and Cameron Quinn lived there, and they were the rulers of Watersville High School. Two years ago though, after the party of the year, Cameron was found dead in his room. The police suspected suicide, but with the family already living in another town far away, investiagtion stopped. Ever since then the Blackmoore Estate was said to be haunted. Two years later, on Halloween night, a group of sophmores from Watersville high dared each other to spend the night in the estate. The girls don't believe in the rumors about the house so they take the dare. Late at night, after the sun went down and the trick-or-treaters went to bed, the girls play the Ouiji board. At first they only contact minor spirits with little results. Then one brave girl, Iris, suggests they contact the spirit of Cameron Quinn to once and for all prove whether or not the Blackmoore Estate is haunted. Several girls sit out of the game, but five stay. They wait and wait to here an answer to their calls to no avail, but little do they know that they have just released the spirit of Cameron. Later that night when the girls are telling scary stories, noises are heard throughout the house. When the noises get louder and closer the girls run away from the house. Cameron Quinn, however, remains in the house becuase the girls forgot the most important rule of the Ouiji board, always say goodbye. Now with the reluctant help of Iris, Cameron will find out just how he died, becuase unlike the police report there are always two sides to every death by murder. Region: United States of America: Massachusetts: Uxbridge The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation Cameron Quinn: Logan Lerman Iris Kelly: Lily Collins

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Menelve — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:01:54 -0400

User name: Menelve Title: Across Time: First Jump (working title) Genre: historical sci-fi/sci-fi Synopsis: American and recent college grad Sarah Flynn decides to set off on an adventure--to teach English in a Japanese school. When a portal through space and time drags her off into Japan's past, she gets a front row seat to Japan's takeover of Hokkaido. And she isn't on the winning side. Sarah must struggle to survive alongside her new friends and family. The question remains though, will she ever find a way home? Region: US:North Carolina:Charlotte The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I have absolutely no idea. I don't pay attention to actors or actresses. Sarah's actress would have to be spunky and a bit nerdy/bookish but be able to, later on, turn into an action/stunt actress. Any suggestions?

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PoetryNMotion — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:03:03 -0400

User name: PoetryNMotion Title: Free Rein Genre: Literary Fiction Synopsis: Erin has always loved horses and as a child she was enchanted by stories about magical bonds between humans and horses like in "The Black Stallion." But nothing has prepared her for just how harsh the true horse world can be. Struggling with an alcoholic older sister, trying friend relationships, and her own depression, Erin faces high school challenges and her own maturing views of the world with a new honesty. Encouraged to "write to give the pain a purpose," "Free Rein" is Erin's narration of her story, the lessons learned, and the things she had to let go. Region: Berkshires, MA The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: A young Keira Knightley

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talkingfrog — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:14:37 -0400

User name: talkingfrog Title: A New Stage Genre: Mainstream Fiction, Other (?) Synopsis: A cockroach wakes up to find that he has been transformed into a human. He is repelled by his own image in the mirror, and he must find a way to understand the world around him. It's not easy, especially if you're not used to knife, telephone and elevator. When he accidentally kills his best friend and finds himself disgusted by a female he was attracted to, he realizes it's impossible to live as an insect anymore. But will he be able to live as a human? Region: Europe > Elsewhere in Europe The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Jamie Bell.

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esbekia — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:21:13 -0400

User name: esbekia Title: Green Genre: Gay Literature Synopsis: Molly and Waverly met after their families abandoned them. Together, they were able to get over the nearly insurmountable pain that comes from being rejected by their own families. But now that they've found each other and found a world that will accept them without predjudice, their families want them back. Family hurts the most. It's going to be hard as hell to give them a second chance, and likely as not, they will need each other to get through the ordeal whole. Region: USA:Virginia The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: The actress who played Juno would play Molly, and Kimberly Williams-Paige from The Tenth Kingdom could play Waverly, but she'd have to dye her hair green.

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amandaq1017 — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:26:16 -0400

I love this.

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AlexLawsford — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:34:06 -0400

User name: AlexLawsford Title: Memoirs of the Afterlife Genre: Mainstream Fiction/ Supernatural/ I honestly don't know Synopsis: A young girl called Imogen Mitchell, or Immy as she's better known, is haunted by dreams of her Grandmothers house and the appearance of a young man calling himself Pain scares her even more. As abstract ideas personified by pure human belief reveal themselves one by one to Immy she wonders what this had to do with her, that was she wandered into the Afterlife's domain. Region: United Kingdom:: Wales The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Ellen Page

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Rissa95 — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:40:21 -0400

User name: Rissa95 Title: The Shadow People Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Ciriana is lost and confused when she suddenly finds herself cast away from everything she's known. Her only way to bring it back is to find the answers everyone has been looking for. Details about the shadow people that have been changing all around the kingdom. Life is one desperate turn into another as she finds herself farther and farther away from her home. Everything seems lost as she falls off a cliff into a strange cavern. Once she's touched it's purple wall, she blacks out, remembering nothing of it. Ciriana regains consciousness to find herself surrounded by petty thugs. Before she has a chance to react, a bright shining force drives them away, and she looks up to find herself rescued by the one knight she actually knows. Sir Naven, the first reported shadow person. He offers to help her up and she takes his hand, only realizing what it meant when he nodded to himself. She was now a shadow person as well. Caught up as events seemed determined to fling her to the side, Ciriana continues on her quest with new purpose, with the strange Sir Naven accompanying her hoping to find his own cure. With little hope of success, they continue ahead, searching for the knowledge that will reverse the startling changes happening. Region: USA: Texas: Longview/Tyler The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Hayden Panettiere (for lack of knowing actresses)

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whatpeoplewant — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:44:18 -0400

User name: whatpeoplewant Title: Every Little Thing Genre: Teen Fiction, Humor, Romance, Other (Drama) Synopsis: "You can have anything you want," Dean paused hesitantly and looked into my eyes, "Just do one thing for me--make your best friend fall in love with me." Kathleen Williams is a broke twenty year old woman who struggles to pay half of her rent every month. Luckily, she lives with her trusted buddy, Grace Pierce, who happens to be the complete opposite of herself. Grace is beautiful, smart, and talented while Kathleen is just plain, average, and just...modern. Kathleen meets a customer named Dean and they got to a great start, always laughing and talking, but what falls apart is her heart when she hears the news. She can have anything, for Dean is a rich fellow, but there's a price. To make the incredibly beautiful, Grace Pierce, fall in love with him. And there was no way she could do that, because Grace is soon to be married. With her heartbreaking moments, one-sided love, and all the money she could receive......what would it mean? Except, to Kathleen, every little thing counts. Region: USA>Maryland The actor who would play your main character in movie adaption: Carey Mulligan

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SkyStained — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:45:39 -0400

User name: SkyStained Title: Stepping on the Cracks Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: From age thirteen Ari has been able to dismantle and remantle a gun in under sixty seconds and the five weak spots on a werewolf. Age fourteen she was recruited into her cities army and has been called out of school to track down rule breakers and patrol the streets. Now age sixteen Ari is fighting back. The rules aren't making sense and right and wrong are merely concepts. To survive in a world where war is breaking loose she'll need all the help she can find. Region: Brighton, UK The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: The closest I could find was Sarah Bolger if you imagine her with black hair and grey eyes.

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IJustHadThisGreatIdea — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:48:55 -0400

This sounds very thought-provoking. I'm definitely intrigued!

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DestinyWriter83 — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:03:11 -0400

User Name: DestinyWriter83 Title: UnKnown Genre: YA Paranormal Synopsis: Rebecca grew up living a simple life she loved with her Pastor father and her mother. She was believer in God and saw things as good and did her best to live as God wanted her to and she was happy with her life. However, fate would intervene when she was 17 and suddenly she is trust into a world where werewolves, vampires, and witches really exist and exist right in her hometown, even in her own high school! She always believed that these "creatures" were just fairytales and evil ones at that, but as she gets to know them she starts to question so much about everything in her life. Her confusion and questions deepen when she finds out she is supposedly one of them! Which one is the only question! As she starts to have unhuman powers emerge she can not deny who she maybe, but is torn and questions her entire existence. Will she have to turn her back on God? Does he still love her? Can you be a mythical creature or demon and still be good and accepted by God? Rebecca must answer these questions and find out where she truly belongs, before the Seekers find her and try to lure her and her powers to the dark side of a war raging between all the races and a mysterious group called Mystics... Region: PA Elsewhere- KOP/EXTON Actor to play Rebecca: I dont watch TV(no cable in over 5 years) and I am not up to date on new actresses but the first one to pop into my head would be Michelle Trachtenberg who played Dawn on Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

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xnira — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:03:26 -0400

User name: xnira Title: A Dandelion Kind of Girl Genre: mainstream fiction Synopsis: In futuristic dystopian world ravaged by nuclear warfare, a girl is left alone to make her own way in the world. With the visit of a mysterious figure on the eve of her sixteenth birthday, her world develops into the magic that she is shown by this man- a magic so strong it threatens her very life. Region: Massachusetts The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Lina Leandersson

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danhowes — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:05:41 -0400

User name: danhowes Title: Blood on the Tracks Genre: Historical Fiction Synopsis: In 1889 Seattle, Civil War Veteran Tom Clay joins forces with Pauline Lefleur, a head-strong young Native American woman, to bring down railroad tycoon D.W. Townsend and his web of crooked cops and corrupt politicians. They both have their reasons; Tom lost his farm and everything he held dear when Townsend's railroad came through Montana, while Pauline is fighting to keep her people's reservation from suffering the same fate. Region: USA:Washington:Seattle The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Tom Clay - Terry O'Quinn

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Figbert — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:11:32 -0400

User name: Figbert Title: Sick Like Me Genre: Comedy Synopsis: Randel is a sick man, but not in the way he thinks. This is a hypochondriac's long and turbulent journey to wellness. Region: Long Beach, CA The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Simon Pegg

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Misunderstood Dreamer — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:13:29 -0400

User name: Misunderstood Dreamer Title: Flickering Blaze Genre: Horror & Supernatural Synopsis: Sequel to Within Darkness “We are each our own devil, and we make this world our hell” – Oscar Wilde It is said in China that it is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness. But what if the darkness smothered the candle? What if you never possessed a candle in the first place? Flair has stepped fully into the world that rests just beyond the one we know. She has proven herself strong, brave and intelligent. But sometimes that is not enough. Flair has left the light behind her and when you’re the living dead, it’s difficult to hold onto your own. She must try not to succumb to the darkness that not only surrounds her but also lives within. And while she struggles not to lose everything that made Mary Smith special, another much older shadow is moving swiftly closer. A shadow that terrifies even the Vampire Council. Will Flair be strong enough to halt the growing darkness? Will she be able to stop it taking those she cares about? Most importantly, will she want to? Sometimes we are our own worst enemy. Region: Lancaster & Cumbria The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Ellen Page

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lookslikelove — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:32:58 -0400

User name: lookslikelove Title: The Last Fall Genre: Sci-Fi/Steampunk Synopsis: How it started has all been lost. How it ended has become more fiction that fact. Seven hundred years of war, strife and lengthy pauses left humanity searching for a way to start again. So they went back picking the best of a time long-dead, planting the seeds of a future that would flourish in a way that hadn't been dreamed of in a thousand years. Welcome to the Gardens, where antiquity is rarely thought of except in whispers. Clockwork and steam power this world and mankind has found new outlets to explore, taking care to avoid those lines of inquiry that could send them back into chaos. In this future there will be a talented few whose sole duty is a dark and dangerous one: to protect the timeline and the world from those people and monsters who seek to undo it. They are called Happeners and Livia Funar stands tall and proud amongst their number, willing to give her life in service to their cause like so many others before her. Handed a mysterious mission on the eve of her promotion, Livia makes a mistake that can cost her more than just her job, but her very existence. Accidentally dragging her target from the past back with her into the future, she is now in a race against time to get him home and straighten the situation out before it's too late. Seeking out the guidance of her estranged family, Livia ultimately must choose if this future is one worth saving or if it would be better if she should let it all fall apart. Region: USA::Illinois::Chicago The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Emily Blunt.

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Figbert — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:39:05 -0400

The synopsis should actually read, "This is a *dimwitted hypochondriac's [...] ."

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melbelle0418 — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:40:03 -0400

I wanted to thank everyone for your positive comments - I really appreciate it! <3

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melbelle0418 — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:41:13 -0400

And to answer your question, yes, it is James Anthony Santiago Hook =)

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TarDan731 — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:42:42 -0400

User name: TarDan731 Title: Stone Baby Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Like any fifteen year old girl, Naji is a little awkward and very self-conscious. Naji is also 6'9, able to lift three times her weight, and half troll. Born in a shell of stone and raised by her headstrong, but loving, mother, Naji has been feared and humiliated by the townspeople her entire life. Things get worse, though, when she is accused in a series of crimes and is forced to defend both herself and her mother. Now on the run, she is determined to start a new, peaceful life. However, the world is changing around her and has extremely different plans in store. With a cast that includes long last relatives, an adventuring priestess, a sarcastic feline, an inventor king, secretive royals, and twin of ghost sisters, Naji is set to have a life she has never imagined. Region: USA :: Missouri :: St. Louis The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Actually, I would choose an athlete (they would need some acting classes, of course)! I like the way Sylvia Fowle, player for the Chicago Sky, looks and one of the tallest teens in the world, Marvadene Anderson, would be perfect.

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Rashida — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:51:15 -0400

User name: Rashida Title: I'm With the Banned Genre: Young Adult - Realistic Fiction Synopsis: Before she met Lisle, Piper been obsessed with books. With a best friend to hang out with, though, that meant less time for curling up alone with a classic and more time dressing up together to make vlogs. When Lisle is taken out of school in their junior year for health reasons, Piper is beside herself. She can't even make new videos without her best friend around to inspire her. Instead, she turns back to her old paper friends... only to discover that the strict new principal at their private high school had banned most of her favorites! A bout in detention--over reading 'Catcher in the Rye' on school property--has gained Piper the attention of Casey, one of the guys in the school band. As Piper lends her personal library to Casey and the rest of his group, she finds new friends with similar interests and forms a secret book club in the band room. Soon, most of her class is reading like never before. Piper finds she is strangely popular, with a bit of a rebellious reputation following her. And Casey has been spend a lot of time with her, not just to talk about books! Life seems good again, maybe even a little magical. Until an abandoned and angry Lisle returns to school... and finds a stash of banned books in her locker, where Piper had been hiding them while she was away. Piper's new friendships, budding romance with Casey, her books, and even the teacher who was protecting them may all be on the fire over Piper's mistakes.... Region: USA::Central New Jersey The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Nina Dobrev

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AlexLawsford — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:08:16 -0400

Sorry about double posting[?] and just pointing this out because I was asked before. it's not actually a memoir that's just the title ^-^Just clearing up any confusion.

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KahlanAmnell — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:08:37 -0400

User Name: KahlanAmnell Title: Forest of the Fallen Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Kallani Fulmen has traveled a long way since she first discovered that her father was ill. She learned that she is a possessor of great magic, a young woman specially chosen to be humanity's last chance for change. She has traveled a long and dangerous road in trying to save her father, and now she finds herself at the dawn of a new journey, one that will test the very strength of who she is as a person. In this sequel to Valley of Vengeance, Kallani must come to terms with the relationships she was with the people in her life, as well as embrace a darker element of magic straight from the underworld itself. A man known only as The Lord, the ruler of the underworld, has emerged from the stories told around campfires to spread his own twisted ideology of how humans should view death. He is creating an army of lost souls, souls that feel no remorse, souls that act without consequence, and souls that will carry his bidding to the farthest reaches of the earth. Kallani has begun her battle against the dowfall of humanity, but she cannot know that along the way, she will eventually lose all that she loves most, leaving her to ultimately question whether or not good can ever triumph over evil. Region: USA: Wisconsin: Platteville Actress who would play main character: Jeananne Goossen

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Terrificy — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:14:50 -0400

User name: Terrificy Title: MONEY IS A SHITHEAD Genre: Adventure/Youth Lit Synopsis: A trio of childhood friends decide that they're going to kickstart their friendship once again, after they've been drifting away from each other in the past few months... By travelling Europe on bikes. But what will happen when you're sleeping on a bench, in the rain, in Paris, France - and you suddenly discover that not only are they not who they used to be, but neither are you? Will you still feel obliged to rescue your guitar-playing half-stranger-half-friend out of a barfight? What will you do, when the photographers bike is stole, and what will you do when he steals YOUR bike and heads for Slovakia? What will happen when the fourth guy who couldn't make the trip in the first place suddenly calls and asks; "Hey guys - where are you and how's it going?"? MONEY IS A SHITHEAD is based on a real story and can be taken both as a guide on how to lowbudget travel when you're completely broke, but also as a piece of fiction about the transcend from youth into adulthood. Be prepared for inane amounts of bullshit, bullfighting, cointosses for ridicolous decisions and... Well, what actually happened when the third guy, the novelist, wrote "MONEY IS A SHITHEAD" on a piece of paper in said Paris-situation... And why is the photographer from the story writing the novel from the PoV of the novelist? Only reading the full story will tell! Region: Europe:Denmark The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: It would be his first film. If I have to choose a known one, it would be Alexander Ludwig

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PacoMongrel — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:06:01 -0400

User name: PacoMongrel Title: The Golden Leaf Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Life begins in fire; it ends in ice. The plague came, and it made the world dark. They prayed to their Sun God, asked him to warm their corpses and save their lives and return them their light, but he paid them no heed. They sought a cure of their own then, and it came: the blood of dragons, the source of fire and the base of life. They slaughtered the dragons, drained their blood and drank it to save themselves. The dragons fled north, into the cold and the ice; into death. One by one, Klejdi’s family went cold and ill, then faded out. They were all taken but Klejdi and her mother, and when Rifka fell sick, Klejdi set off with the promise to bring back a cure—the cure. She found it, a beast called Masaitsiaq who was barely more than a child, scarcely older than Klejdi herself. She swore to bring the dragon home and slay it, but the journey back is longer than the journey out, and Klejdi and Masit must rely on each other to survive their pursuers and the elements. In the end, how can Klejdi choose to sacrifice one majestic life to save another? Region: Denver, Colorado, USA The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: A younger Alexis Bledel work to play Klejdi.

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sephrenia — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:06:35 -0400

User name: Sephrenia Title: The Zombie Plan Genre: Satire, Humour & Parody Synopsis: Everyone knows that having a zombie plan is a great idea, and Sally Morgan was no exception. She kept putting it off though, always meaning to do it in a couple of weeks and yet never quite managed to get around to it. It was only a laugh anyway, wasn't it? This morning, she woke up to find zombies everywhere and it's too late to make a zombie plan. Now Sally has to make a run for it, making up a plan as she goes. The only problem she has now is, creatures just as strange as zombies are coming out of the woodwork and she's got to get out of the city and back to her family without getting turned into the living dead. Sometimes, waking up sucks. Region: England: Yorkshire The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Jamie Lee Curtis

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ulianne — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:09:04 -0400

User name: ulianne Title: Lake Solitude: A Study of Emptiness Genre: Horror/Supernatural Synopsis: Lake Solitude is only ever warm when somebody needs to enter it. This lake is a habitat for rare species and is thus off limits to any swimmers. Many of those who live nearby just grew up knowing that they aren’t to go into the lake. Or maybe they can just feel it. Harper, a man who studied ecology and biology in school, comes to visit the cluster of lakes including Lake Solitude and the little town surrounding it. As he researches the lake, he finds that there is absolutely nothing alive in it. The more he researches, the more curious the quiet and odd townspeople are about him. While he discovers horrifying truths about the lake, the townspeople who interact with him discover hints of something horrifying within him. Region: USA :: Illinois :: Chicago The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Cillian Murphy

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invdrzim — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:18:06 -0400

Thanks for organizing this 30 Covers 30 Days idea :) User name: invdrzim Title: "The Natives" Genre: Existential Drivel. Or just plain old Literary Fiction. Synopsis: A small town is stunned when gawky introvert Trent and his 4.3 GPA takes up criminal activity. The local gossip blames Astrid, a troublemaker with a less than stellar reputation and a firm hold on Trent's heart. Despite warnings from friends and family alike, Trent continues to rebel. But when vandalism, fighting, and underage drinking becomes a bore, he and Astrid take to the open road. Leaving their town behind, they embark on a romantic adventure as two vagabonds with no regard for society or its laws. Soon enough, Trent realizes it doesn't take long for two fuck-up's in love to...well, fuck up. Their robberies start to stack up. Kidnapping victims are speaking out. One misstep and a dead body later, Trent and Astrid's free-spirited chaos crashes into reality. Now, their honeymoon phase is over. Cops are hunting them down like animals, fueled by the media's sensationalism and an angry nation's outcry for justice. Tired of running, Trent devises the perfect exit strategy for he and Astrid. The desperate couple returns to their hometown with guns at their backs and nothing to lose, angry for retribution against the world that made them. They're going to seize the freedom they've been so routinely denied--and they do plan on getting it, one way or another. Region: USA / California / Los Angeles The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Steven Yeun (best known as "Glenn" on The Walking Dead)

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laura-elizabeth — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:29:06 -0400

User name: laura-elizabeth Title: The Last of Silence Genre: Young Adult Romance Synopsis: Ryder finds that he doesn't have time to be afraid when his best friend, Lacey, is clinging to life, and he is the only one who knows what her sporadic ramblings are trying to say. Region: Arkansas The actor who wold play your main character in the movie adaptation: Ryder would be played by Logan Lerman (or an actor that looks like him)

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Bloody Dizaster — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:31:02 -0400

User name: Bloody Dizaster Title: Unconditional Genre: Young Adult Synopsis: Ashlyn is a seventeen year old visiting her father in Paris for her summer break before her senior year. She loves Paris' beauty and feels relaxed and at peace within it. Her vacation at first seems to be boring. That is, until she meets Adam. Adam is an Ari. Also known as an: angel, guardian, or human with wings. An Ari is born every 100 years, and Ashlyn just happens to be the last. Adam is sent to watch her until she receives her powers. But what he doesn’t plan on, is falling unconditionally in love with her. As they spiral downward into a fast paced love affair, they find out that Adam's brother Brendan is after Ashlyn and wants her to join him in his quest to destroy the Ari once and for all. Secrets. Brotherhood. Love. See what happens when you fall Unconditionally in love. Region: Dayton OH USA The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Ashlyn - Sara Paxton Adam - Chace Crawford

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Shotgun_Steve — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:58:17 -0400

User name:Shotgun_Steve Title: Circuit Censorship Genre:Science-Fiction Synopsis: Facebook is a social hub. Youtube is the world's greatest movie theater. Reddit is an underground society that share stories of shady dealings between massive corporations and rage face novels. This is the universe known as the Internet. Shotgun_Steve is a small-time vigilante, reporting inappropriate videos and flagging rampant piracy where he finds it. The internet is a dangerous place, and Steve is about to learn that everyone makes enemies... Region: USA :: California :: Sacramento The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Jake Adelstein (Alright, he's not an actor, but from the way he talks in his autobiography, he'd be perfect.)

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post.it.lover — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:04:26 -0400

User name: post.it.lover Title: The Rogue Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: There was once a time when the elves and the crites lived in peace. However, in fear of the crites' questionable ways and ominous atmosphere, the elves attacked their dark counterparts. Everyone chooses sides and soon a war has broken out. The only way to truly end the crites' power is to destroy the darkness itself. However, only the darkness knows where it truly lies. Sydin, the elven princess of Xyvia, is the daughter of king Therrhin, an Elenta. An Elenta is one of the most powerful elves of light who bares a sword that gives it's wielder the powers of the light. Sydin is a master of elvish magic and the sword. She feels physically unbalanced because of the war and sets out to fight for the critish kingdom of Kiem. On the way she is joined by Chetone, a shape-shifter that turns into a dragon, and Inxis, a critish warrior. Region: USA::Pennsylvania The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I'm not a movie buff, so I literally don't know any actresses besides the majors like Kristen Stewart and Jennifer Lawerence, so instead, here's a description: Eyes- Opal (blue and green swirls with flecks of purple) Hair- Dark brown to her midback, although she cuts it to her chin with one long piece in the front Complexion- Pale Build- Medium height, lean Clothes- A dark blue cloak with a gray shirt that has slits at the shoulders, black leather boots, black pants tucked into the boots, and a white sheathed sword at her waist with a hilt and detailing the colors of her eyes. Other- She is an elf, so she has pointed ears and high-ish eye brows. Sydin also rides a black stallion with silver eyes named Tahz.

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Shotgun_Steve — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:18:38 -0400

I'd say Zooey Deschanel.

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bikegirl115 — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:21:23 -0400

(Is it too late to submit? Oh, well) User name: bikegirl115 Title: "Musical Chairs" Genre: Young Adult Synopsis: Sally Summers is a shy sophomore who plays the flute, also newly appointed "assistant band filer" (alternatively, the band filer's minion) for her high school band. The job consists of organizing music, "giving the trumpets hell when they lose stuff", and doing whatever Rachael, the main band filer, wants her to do. Rachael is an uptight, ultra-stubborn, and stressed out girl, whom at the beginning of the year terrifies Sally. Then a piece of music- all the parts- goes missing. Rachael takes this badly, and Sally has to try and find everything before their band director notices. But the main problem, for Sally, isn't finding the music. It's how, in looking for the music, she has to relate to the variety of characters who populate the school's music department: Inga, the annoyingly peppy new girl whose life's goal is to defy Asian stereotypes, Jamie, the sarcastic trombonist, Lyle, the all-American good guy whom Sally's had a crush on for years, TJ, who thinks he's above all the rules and might be right, and Ellie, the freshman anti-trumpet player. Though this is a story about a band, it's also a story about human relations, finding yourself, (un?)requited love, second lunches, and hilariously awkward moments. Have YOU ever made out with someone in a practice room or fished in the toilet for a piece of paper? Region: Europe:: Scotland:: Fife The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Bonnie Wright? The only person I could think of off the top of my head.

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Rissa95 — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:27:34 -0400

I think that sounds really great :) It's not the type of story that I normally read, but it seems to have all the qualities that I like :D

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puddingmolester — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:44:33 -0400

User name: Puddingmolester Title: Seeker Genre: Horror/Thriller Synopsis: There is no greater satisfaction than cutting up a beast. The smooth motion of knife like an extension of the arm hitting home, the eyes flowing freely from nicked veins and holes in stomachs. A close second would be the look on their faces, unknowing of the living ghost forever following, materializing in front of them to destroy them. They try to run but she is always faster, and it is the only instance she will let their insides touch her. She is framed in blood both spiritually and physically, and she can taste it even when it isn’t present. She is the seeker, will always be Seeker- the reaper of fogs and coal-paint blackness. Region: USA::California::Riverside County The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Ashley Blythe Ellington

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A-Jay — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:45:14 -0400

User name: A-Jay Title:Angels of Darkness Genre: YA Paranormal Synopsis: Caila Darwin becomes ‘dislodged’ from her happily-ever-after life the day her boyfriend leaves a note and vanishes. Hurt and confused, Caila hides herself away from the world, ignoring everything she treasures the most: family, friends, and school. Then she meets Gabe. With his alluring blue eyes, irresistible charm, and the power to protect, Gabe is now her only hope of survival when her life turns down a terrifying path, where no one will be spared. A supernatural war between realms has begun, and Caila has something the Fallen Legion wants. But when she meets Dean, the undeniable connection she feels for Gabe will be threatened. What Caila doesn’t realize is that Dean has a dark secret of his own, one his family will do anything to keep hidden . . . and it will be too late to turn back if she makes the wrong choice. Sacrifice is a heavy price to pay. Region: Australia : Perth : North The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Someone along the lines of Rachelle Lefèvre

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.metamorphmagirl — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:53:28 -0400

User name: .metamorphmagirl Title: A Marxist Earth Genre: Young Adult/Fantasy Synopsis: A communist society a few hundreds years from now has taken complete hold. Total Marxism is in effect, with extreme equality between all classes, employment, and people alike. There is no government, consumerism, borders, or private ownership. Things, people, and land belong to everyone, and everyone equally. This, is pure communism. It is called a Marxist Earth. The story centers around Blaeke, a young female Student, who comes from a traditionally communist Sector. Moving to Sector 9 however, she meets a boy by the name of Jaemes who introduces her to the secret capitalist society which runs beneath the Earth's knowledge. Through adventure and budding romance, Blaeke and her colleagues discover the faults of all economic systems through great trial, error, expeditions, and corruption. Even in an Utopian society, can peace prevail? Region: Canada :: British Columbia :: North Vancouver The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: a younger Emily Van Camp

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jaetwee — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:55:48 -0400

Shameless self-nomination! Username: jaetwee Title: The Throne of Cymus Genre: Youth Fantasy Synopsis: An unfulfilled prophecy, a not-so-empty threat, and a scandal that could change everything. All sixteen year old Tara wants is to finally be able to control the magic of the runes - something that has been a part of many families lives in Cymus for centuries. She has always seen herself as a nobody; just another generic girl, the kind that nobody ever notices or finds important, so when she finds a letter on her bed, she is shocked beyond compare at its contents. Your life hangs in the balance. Learn the ways of the runes and be graced by their magic and find that the delicate scale will tip not in your favour. As soon as the prophecy is fulfilled, I will be there to take your life and nothing you can do will be able to stop me. Determined to not let this frightening letter stop her from getting her only wish, Tara takes to the Nodenfan desert where people are known to be masters of the magic of the runes. There, she discovers a secret that many would risk their lives to hide. Left with the questions: what was so important about her long-dead mother, what is the Great Prophecy, and what is the heir to the Throne of Cymus hiding. Enthralled by these questions, she begins asking some of her own, digging herself deeper into a scandal that could shake the very foundations of The Kingdom of Cymus. The answers that she discover make two things certain. One: the Prince of Cymus is not the true heir to the throne, and two: She plays a major part in what the Prince of Cymus is hiding. Tara is left with no choice but to do her best to uncover the ultimate truth; If not for her-self, then for the people of Cymus who have been deceived for so long. Region: Australia, NSW, Newcastle (I'm really in Wyong, but Newcastle is the closest region on the list.) Actor who would play the MC in a movie adaptation: Emily Browning.

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Invisibly-Visible — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:56:46 -0400

User name: Invisibly-Visible Title: C'est la Vie Genre: Literary Fiction Synopsis: "Blog Post #38 Monday, August 03, 2012 - 2:34 P.M. Week two and I am just as loathsome of France as ever. The first offense is quite simply that everything is so very French - the architecture, the clothes, the stories and gossip, and obviously the people - them being the worse. But perhaps the greatest offense of all is that I have been all over and up and down and in every damned crevice of this bloody town and have yet to find one place that can make me a decent cup of tea." - What Arthur needs most is an escape - a chance to forget the years and their burdens, the wearniess in his bones, the skeletons in his closet, and the pain in his memories. That escape is a train ticket to Italy, a suitcase full of clothes, and his beloved laptop, his mind focused on his goal: to finally find the inspiration to write the novel he's planned for years. But while stopping in Paris to catch a connecting train, Arthur's wallet and passport are stolen by pickpockets and he's left in the hands of a young French woman kind enough to take him in - with the agreement that he pays off his debt by working in her struggling cafe. It's not Arthur's ideal holiday; he hates France and hates people - he wants absolutely nothing to do with the cafe or it's irritating owner, Jeannette, who is as different from him as can be. As if that isn't enough, an annoying American college student studying abroad seems to make it his personal goal to befriend Arthur and the only other employee at the cafe is dead set on playing matchmaker. Arthur swears he's going to go crazy long before he manages to get home. But those weeks in Paris might be just what Arthur needs - a chance to form relationships, a chance to forget what he's come from, and, most importantly, a chance to finally sit down and write. Region: USA : North Carolina : Charlotte The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Hmmm....David Kross (with messier, blonder hair)

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Jjacks48 — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 23:02:23 -0400

User name: Jjacks48 Title: ZA: Zombies Anonymous Genre: Horror/Thriller Synopsis: A 12 step program for the undead? You bet your brain it is! It’s been 63 days, 21 hours, and about 17 minutes since Joy enjoyed her last brain. One thing they don't tell you when you go Zom: stop eating brains for a few days and all your cognitive functions return. What's a girl to do once she realizes that brains she's been nomming on without regard for the last few months were that of her closest friends and neighbors? Check into rehab. Zombie rehab, of course. Region: USA - Oklahoma The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Amanda Seyfried

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TheLoveMutt — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 23:03:57 -0400

User name: TheLoveMutt Title: The Medication Chronicles Genre: Literary Fiction Synopsis: MedChron takes place in a children's mental health residence. Step into the minds of elementary school children who scream when asked to do something, throw punches when told "no," and take screws to their arms when they're having a bad day. Then step through the mirror and view it from the outside, from the families and staff members, who see a little boy who wants to kill himself or who have scratches down their arm after asking that little girl to shower. The Medication Chronicles is a look into the workings of the Wayside Center, GROW residence, and the lives of those who work, visit, and reside there. Region: USA::Massachusetts::Worcester The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: It's hard to say since my novel has numerous "main" characters, but I suppose for the clinician, Dr. Larson, it would have to be Holly Marie Combs. **I'm assuming if we're chosen, we're able to give the author name we would want on the cover? xD

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Borrier — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 23:06:03 -0400

User name: Borrier Title: Motel Comatose Genre: Mainstream Fiction Synopsis: A thirty-three year old man struggles with housing his father who has recently been put into a life-threatening coma, and must rent out rooms in his home and perform odd jobs around town to pay to get him into a hospital. Region: USA :: California :: Orange County North The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Jason Bateman

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ScottMi — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 23:09:37 -0400

User name: ScottMi Title: Metal Island Genre: Mild Scifi/Mystery Synopsis: Alex is the First Mate on the San Gabriella, a cargo ship, which gets sunk by a mysterious sub. Alex is rescued by a mysterious people, who have established a Seastead, or city in the ocean. This mysterious city is actually in the ocean, and not on any island. The great mystery, is who would have attacked Alex's ship, why they attacked, and why these people won't let him ever leave their Seastead? Region: Middle of the Atlantic ocean The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: A young Harrison Ford, around the age he was when he played Han Solo.

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msholler — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 23:11:24 -0400

User name: msholler Title: The Wind That Beats the Grass Genre: Mixed Synopsis: Public relations man Paul Walker journeys to Latin America in search of a rare medicinal plant that might cure his father's cancer. Region: Albuquerque, New Mexico The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Mark Ruffalo

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LovelyFlare — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 23:21:19 -0400

User name: LovelyFlare Title: N.A.C.U. Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis:The first day of the new semester a young boy enters the Midview Point Military Academy, quickly blending in as the perfect, nondescript cadet. Unbeknownst to his classmates, however, Noah is not an ordinary boy. For one thing he doesn't even have a last name, and for another he isn't human. Under the top-secret military project "NACU" Noah was created to be the perfect machine in the guise of human flesh, Blood and not oil pumps through his veins but he learns as would a machine: through data. At Midview Noah is expected to understand and copy the average high school student, to perform the impossible task of understanding humans. Unfortunately the other children immediately sense something wrong with their new classmate, and even the teachers are wary of the young prodigy. Only one person seems oblivious to his obscurity: Rachel Hark. The unreserved girl is drawn to the source of her peer's anxiety, and her unreserved nature intrigues Noah. Before long she begins to teach him not how to mimic emotion, but what it really means to be human. Region:USA. San Diego, CA and Italy, near Livorno. The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Chris Evans (Though I may be partial to him in a militaristic role because of Captain America...)

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Valente — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 23:23:25 -0400

User name: valente Title: Flexible Survival Genre: Sci Fi Synopsis: Hardened operative adventures through the wastelands at the whispered urges of his superiors, making friends with mutants, and shooting others in the face, as he tries to nudge the world towards a better place the only way he knows how. Takes place in the remains of California. He is armed with an assault rifle, a cynical humor, and an ear mounted radio against the world. Region: USA::California::East Bay The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Johnny Depp

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Thanatophobia — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 23:24:08 -0400

User name: Thanatophobia Title: Adding Insult to Injury Genre: Fantasy/Adventure Synopsis: When a seventeen year old shape shifter finds out his mother has a terminal illness, he is determined to find a cure. Remembering the stories he heard as a child of the lost library of Alexandria, he leaves his desert home, determined to find the library and find his mother a cure in the endless books he's imagined. Along the way, he meets a pair of bloodthirsty thieves determined to see him dead, a shy girl who despises the government, and a nutty linguist who insists his name is Myles. Region: USA :: Wisconsin :: Madison The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Um.... a sun-tanned, brown-eyed Logan Lerman, I guess < <"

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WraithZiodex — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 23:25:24 -0400

User name: WraithZiodex Title: Vampyres Genre: Young Adult & Youth Synopsis: Two months after a fire claimed the lives of her mother, two brothers and almost herself, fourteen year old Rozalinda is faced with a new life she never asked for. A father who doesn't know how to raise a daughter. Becoming the sole heir to a country. A best friend who lacks any sense of self control and a sense that nothing will ever be the same. Things only get worse when on her first day back at Hellfire, Roza is greeted by not only whispers about the fire, but a few students who look a little old for freshmen, don't fit in and decided to make an appearance. She can only hope life will get back to normal soon. Well, as normal as it gets for a Vampyre Princess. Region: USA :: New York :: Ithaca The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Taylor Momsen as Roza Worth a shot, right? And the idea of it having a cover pretty cool. lol

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lokale — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 23:31:35 -0400

User name: lokale Title: Atmospheria Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Residency at a hospital in the city can be tough for a girl who grew up in southern Georgia. Jodi Watkins is just coming to terms with the rough-and-tumble lifestyle of city living when the unexpected smacks her in the face. Working the late shift, she gets two collision victims. Her boyfriend, Cole, and a John doe, the former pronounced DOA. It's a shock until the Joh Doe awakes in the hospital to tell her he granted her wish; the wish she whispered to a falling star on her balcony six days before when not a soul could have heard. This mystery man is more than meets the eye, as certain agents of a federal affiliation come to realize as well. Jodi must protect him; but how long can you really hide from the FBI? Region: North Carolina: Fayetteville The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Oh man, that's a hard one because I have two and one is female and the other is male. But I'd have to say, for my female main character I could really envision Miley Cyrus. I don't particularly like the hype surrounding her, but I acknowledge she's pretty good in her acting skills and I think she could really capture the role of Jodi.

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Rashida — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 23:35:52 -0400

ugh, so many sp errors... sorry! :(

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Imagination34 — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 23:42:49 -0400

Username : Imagination34 Title : Lemons and Limes Genre : Drama/Humor Synopsis : Rose Summers does NOT live a normal life. In a world where books become dragons, chalk drawings become people, and it rains green gumballs you don't often find normality. It's not like Rose goes looking for the odd thing, more like the odd thing goes looking for her. She might have the patience to sit and turn sour lemons into sweet lemonade, but limes don't necessarily need to make limeade. Can a sprinkler be a hurricane? Can an umbrella be a witch's ride? Can a door become a magic portal? And is a key always for a garage? Where exactly does Rose live; reality or fantasy? Join this little, adorable, imaginative, seven-year-old on the dramatic adventures of her life. Region

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Imagination34 — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 23:43:54 -0400

Whoops! Region : USA::Tennessee::Nashville

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frannybook — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 23:48:58 -0400

User name: Frannybook Title: Concerning Pumpkins Genre: General Fiction Synopsis: On Halloween night, thirteen-year-old Kathy and her friends decide to smash the pumpkins that were used to decorate their school courtyard. While breaking into the school, things get out of control and Kathy goes missing. In their search to reunite, her friends, family, and Kathy herself each have their own adventures. Region: USA: California: San Francisco The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: (young) Dakota Fanning

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Anahlynn — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 23:51:15 -0400

Username : Anahlynn Title: Brink Genre : Horror/Supernatural Synopsis: When Ashe Henessy returns home from a football game, he didn't expect the house to be drenched in blood and littered with the bodies of his family. Nor did he expect to be kidnapped by a religious cult whose only purpose is to cleanse the world of the Unclean. Beaten and broken, Ashe's soul is taken to the Brink—a place where tortured souls await judgement. There he summons Cain, a Grim Reaper with a busy schedule and no time for messy deaths. The God of Death, intrigued by the very nature of his soul, gives him two options: Die and be sent to the afterlife or become a Reaper and take revenge on those who wronged him. He should have chosen death. Now a full-fledge Grim Reaper, Ashe hunts the cult, one by one, each time losing a bit of his soul. But as long as his family is avenged, the sanctity of his immortal soul means nothing. But there is a higher power behind it, one that wants to paint the world in blood... Region: USA::Colorado::Denver The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Ah, who else, but the lovely James McAvoy? A superb actor in my opinion. He's the only one I could imagine playing Ashe.

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jessetron — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 23:54:13 -0400

User name: jessetron Title: Year of the Dragon Genre: Fantasy (Sci-Fi, even?) Synopsis:The rising of an ancient stone temple from the sea has caught the attention of the world. Scholars speak of an age-old prophecy that heralds the end of mankind - unless the Chosen One can prove humanity's worth. Far, far away, a young man named Alex has started having dreams and visions of the temple and what is sealed within. He feels drawn towards towards the temple, as if something is calling to him. Will he answer the call, and learn the secrets of what lies inside the temple before it is too late? Region: Australia :: Brisbane The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I want to say Ryan Carnes. A younger Ryan Carnes.

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Serendipitously — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:03:35 -0400

User name: Serendipitously Title: Sonarsi Genre: Teen Fantasy Synopsis: In a world caught in the middle of a violent power play and overrun with horrifying monsters an amnesiac boy awakens with an irresistible and controlling desire to eliminate all of the monsters in the world. Eventually he joins forces with others suffering the same memory lose as himself in a effort to find the truth behind both their own pasts and that of a man that once tried to take over the world, as man who might not be as dead as was previously thought. Little does he know that he is deeply connected with one of the strongest and most violent monsters in the land, a corrupted creature by the name of Sonarsi who is responsible for the pain of nearly every character in the story. Region: A fantasy world. The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I’m not sure- I’ve never been good with knowing actors.

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Lady Meriwen — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:10:06 -0400

Username: Lady Meriwen Title: Days of Entwining Genre: Historical Fiction Synopsis: Mairead has lived all her life on the Isle of Lindisfarne; she knows no world but the monastery, no friends but the monks, no family but her twin brother. So when a young man arrives on the island, claiming to be the son of her father's closest friend, she is faced with a conflict of loyalties. Does she take up with the attractive stranger who can give her a blood-family, or will she choose to stay with the monks of Lindisfarne and the life she's always known? Region: USA - Washington - Vancouver The actor who would play my main character in the movie adaption: ...probably Kaya Scodelario. (It's so difficult to say, though!)

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ChristProclamer — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:19:45 -0400

Oh, and I forgot to mention...If it's chosen, (a long shot), I'd prefer my name on the cover to be L. Cossette, rather than Christproclamer. Just 'cause...you know...It sounds better.

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iciclethe828 — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 01:06:38 -0400

User name: iciclethe828 Title: The Bell Genre: Historical Fiction Synopsis: Alex Griffith, a 17 year old boy, is in his senior year of high school when the US enters into World War One. Leaving his family and friends behind, he joins the army, looking for a chance to become a hero. In the midst of the two forces that are tearing the world apart, Alex must learn how to free himself from the memories that haunt his every move. However, as time goes by, Alex stops caring about himself, others, and even the survival of the human race, becoming more and more obsessed with one question that will shape his destiny. Region: Reno, NV, USA The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: William Moseley

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Scissorsnake — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 01:12:50 -0400

User name: Scissorsnake Title: Walloping Wailing Wah Wah Genre: General Fiction/Humor Synopsis: Zane Maidenrod is a 22-year-old virgin, dreaming of the girl next door. Unfortunately for him, she's busy dating a Vanilla Ice wannabe. Wah Wah features colorful characters: Callista, the objet d'amour; Bananapants, the adversary; Sissy, the sassy cancer-cousin; Jim Norris, lord of the bus. Follow along with Zane, and all of your fictional friends, in a romp through wish fulfillment, bullshit, and lols. Region: Kamloops, BC (Canada) The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Anton Yelchin.

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monday_eyes — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 01:25:53 -0400

User name: monday_eyes Title: Walking On A Wire Genre: Literary Fiction/Young Adult Synopsis: William Rivers has lived his whole life in boring suburbia - perfect cookie cutter houses, perfect cookie cutter families and now he's staring down the barrel of a perfect cookie cutter future. He had always hoped someone would come along and add some color to his world. He never imagined that someone would be so lovely. Maria Parker is an enigma. Beautiful and fearless, optimistic and fragile. She needs someone to unlock the secrets and emotion she's been hiding away for so many years. She had no idea that someone would be William. A story about finding our ideal self within another, and the courage it takes to become that ideal self. Region: Canada :: Ontario :: Sudbury The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: William - Sean Faris Maria - Gabriella Wilde

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GlobalAurora — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 01:43:03 -0400

Self-nomination, thanks for consideration and happy NaNo to everybody!! [b]User name[/b]: GlobalAurora [b]Title[/b]: Seditionis [b]Genre[/b]: Science Fiction [b]Synopsis[/b]: In the mid 22nd century, the world is united under one government. The United Earth Confederation was founded in the 21st century after a devastating world war was started after a global economic depression. The new government uses a new socioeconomic system called Globalism. Globalism asserts that the entire planet must be united under one government and one economy to keep the peace, allow swift government action, and keep the global standard of living high. Not long after the new regime solidified itself, a large group of asteroids was detected to be on a collision route with Earth. Nuclear weapons are used in an attempt to avert disaster, but the asteroids slam into Mars, the Moon, and Earth. The asteroids cause massive damage to the planet. The new government uses the crisis well, gaining the support of the people through relief efforts. When scientists evaluate the asteroids, they discover that some of them contain elements that when experimented on artificially, can create powerful new elements. The new elements allow advanced new technology to be developed like powerful weapons, extremely durable steel, and unthinkably efficient nuclear power generators and engines. The new technology is extremely expensive, but offers a new horizon and many advances in almost every part of life. The government evolves further in the next century. To ensure a stable economy, the UEC has created several superpower corporations to dominate certain work sectors in massive monopolies. Class distinctions are obvious and repressive. The upper class resides inside of massive Arcologies, which are shielded cities that protect them from the polluted environment and allows the cities to be closely monitored. The middle class live right outside most Arcologies, and serve as a white collar working class, working in offices and living in suburbs. Most living in these communities commute inside of the Arcologies and have access to the first class services offered to the upper class. The lower class is located at a “safe” distance from the middle class communities, with a guarded fence often surrounding the edge of the lower class communities. They are controlled by gangs and human greed. Massive factories are the only work option, where the employees work long hours in unsafe conditions that often result in a low life expectancy. Farmers grow what little food can be squeezed out of Mother Nature far from any cities, but sell their best produce to the rich upper class and middle class while they must themselves eat the lowest quality food. A powerful military and police force put down put down any insurrections. [b]Region[/b]: USA: California: Sacramento [b]The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation[/b]: Eric Bana & Rose Byrne perhaps :O

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Bahnree — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 01:53:48 -0400

User name: bahnree Title: Batty Batty Bats Genre: Fantasy (Urban) Synopsis: In a seaside city run by elementals (long-lived humans with control over the elements), Saul is just another human trying to survive among the different factions. Raised an illegal slave, he is rescued by a fire elemental and becomes a "Bat": employees under the command of Damien Locke, who is himself notorious for working outside of the law, disregarding the strictures of the elemental Council, running a night-club, and unleashing his dysfunctional Bats whenever the whim takes him. Saul learns quickly that in spite of the mad surface of his fellow Bats, loyalty is the greatest currency, one that he will need to survive rogue elementals, underground crime syndicates, and an enemy from his past determined to reclaim him. Well, that all sounded a bit serious, didn't it? Really this novel is just filled with fiery explosions, debauchery, violence, dysfunctional relationships and, most of all, banter. Region: USA: Oregon: Eugene/Lane County The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Chase Crawford. He has a nice mix of innocence and gravitas and looks like the Saul in my head.

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soniczll — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 02:13:02 -0400

Username: soniczll Title: The Executioner's Club Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Synopsis: Among hundreds of famous murders alike, Cylus Fulling is about to change the world. As a leading member of a legendary "Executioner's Club", The Spades of Anarchy, he is recruited to be a part of an elaborate assassination of the world's most influential man, the president of the United States. Partnered with a mysterious traitor and alluring murderess, Cylus must take control of an otherwise impossible situation: a deadly game of mafia where it's him against a table of the world's most significant men and women and if you die in the game, you die in real life. With wits matching wits, a psychological and horrific battle takes place on the battlefront of a once civilized dinner table, and one questions remains: who will survive the night? Nobody is safe from each other as the bloodshed begins... Reigon: USA :: Oregon :: Bend The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: In a perfect world, I would say a young Marlon Brando, but for now I'll say Brad Pitt.

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A.N.G.E.L — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 02:21:46 -0400

User name:A.N.G.E.L Title: Senses: Part 1: Knowing your Direction Genre: Mainstream Fiction Synopsis: A girl named Addie has lived in a government facility called the "Senses Bureau" since she was five. In this "Senses Bureau" the government helps train and control people with highly attuned senses. In the bureau Addie was taught to control and use her highly attuned sense of touch for the governments gain. The highly attuned sense of touch she possess allows her to transform into any living creature that she's ever touched. Within the "Senses Bureau" their are only 3 other teens, one being Addie's best friend Porter. Given much more freedom than Addie, Porter regularly goes out into the real world on missions for the government. With a highly attuned sense of direction he helps the government locate wanted criminals. Rarely ever going outside, and never going outside of the constraints of the bureau, Addie is desperate to know what the world is like and what other futures she might have. As a gift for her 18th birthday Porter promises to answer one of Addie's questions about the world since she is know an official adult. Addie ask him what her family is like, and Addie finds out that she has a twin sister. Determined to find her sister and understand herself, Addie escapes the bureau later that night. On a journey to find her sister Addie finds not only herself, but also her great and monumental destiny. Region:CA: Los Angeles The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: In 2 or 3 years Haillee Steinfeild would match the character really well. They both have a sweet disposition, but at the same time can be really strong. People don't expect danger to come from such a sweet face.

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emattgination — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 02:44:22 -0400

Man, I hope I'm not too late for this. lol Username: eMATTgination Title: Mirrorway Synopsis: Cloud, a drifter who can see into the spirit world and is searching for a way to remove a painful curse from his right arm. Him and Ayla, a girl that dreams the future, enter through the Mirrorway, a Mirror built into a tree in the Faycurs Forest. The Mirrorway leads them to the land of Alfhaem, a world where all things magical fled during the great witch hunt. Once they arrive in the Magical land, Cloud and Ayla discover that their entire lives, past, present and future, were planned out in advance by the Witch Lord, Felboren. Felboren has planned to sacrifice Ayla's pure life, and have Cloud lead them to the resting place of both the Creator God and the spirits of all the pure souls that ever existed, the Crystal Cavern. Here all souls stay until they crystallize into a physical form. Any man that enters the crystal cavern can harness the power of an eternity of spiritual energy to grant anything he so desires. The pure soul has been sacrificed, and the soulseer has followed the star of the person's life to the location of the crystal cavern. the Moon. Region: Canada, Ontario, Stratford Actor: James or Oliver Phelps

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emattgination — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 02:47:36 -0400

Ugh, I forgot to say a lot of things in this, like how the Creator God takes both the form of a barn owl and a crystallized tree, and that Cloud has a dead identical twin. So yeah. I said it just now...

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emattgination — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 02:58:02 -0400

the synopsis on my page is much better. Sorry for posting three times, but I can't delete posts. lol I'm terrible at this

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HNRiff — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 02:58:09 -0400

I'd been having trouble thinking of an actor but recently remembered: Alessandra Torresani (with really dark hair). I've picked these actresses because they have the general "look" of Ali, but Torresani may be the closest...

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caiknbake — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 03:03:29 -0400

shameless self-nomination! User name: caiknbake Title: Radio Nowhere Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: August, 2001 - six adolescents emerge from a ten-year quarantine imposed after an accident on a nuclear submarine inexplicably left only young children alive. Scientists and doctors posit that after ten years, any risk of contamination has been reduced to a minuscule possibility. However, while the survivors are recognized as national heros, they are also shunned, both overtly and subtly, for fear of lingering contagion. Will they be able to reintegrate into a society that both fears them and puts them on a pedestal, or will they ultimately realize that they can only find comfort and purpose in each others’ company? Region: USA :: California :: Los Angeles The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Emma Stone

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GinsuBlender — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 03:04:28 -0400

User name: GinsuBlender Title: The Chimera Project Genre: Supernatural Science Fiction Synopsis: The Royal Academy; greatest institute of learning in the Human Governance Coalition, seated in the Capital City. Its halls house the best and brightest, scions of the rich and famous, children of the oligarchy, and a very few, very lucky, lotto students. Ryu Nakamura is one such lucky student; his parents have dutifully applied him to the lottery every year, and now, starting his second year of high school he's been chosen. He left his sleepy rural town to move to the capital city, and looks to the future with great optimism. And it is there in the Academy, a fresh face with no connections or favors to call in, that he meets Alice. Alice is an oddity; she is an attractive girl with striking orange hair, but doesn't talk much. The other students shy away from her, but no one gives a reason why. Ryu gets roped into a quick errand with her on behalf of their teacher, and slowly starts putting it together: Alice is not like the other students, who learn about the Monster War, and how the HGC rebuilt humanity. She is not like the other students who stare and the obsidian monolith that is the HQ for the Chimera Project--the HGC's paramilitary weapon against the Monsters--with a mixture of awe and respect. She doesn't read about Monsters; she hunts them. And thus does Ryu learn the Truth of the Monster War--unlike in the history lessons of the HGC's triumph, the Monster War didn't end. Region: Asia::Japan The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Unfortunately, there is a rather dearth of young Japanese actors available to play Ryu--he's a high school student, and both Japanese TV and cinema is no where near as developed as it is back Stateside. So I have no idea. Someone relatively unknown though would be nice. As a voice actor, maybe Koji Yusa--he's done a great deal and a great range of work...

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Karate Kid — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 03:16:34 -0400

Username: Karate Kid Title: Hack (Tentative title) Genre: Sci-fi/fantasy In the far future a vicious disease has decimated most of humanity. Those that are dying now live their last month of life in a virtual reality known as the System, in which time flows so slowly they can live a full and happy life in the weeks before their inevitable death. Ace is a hacker. She knows the coding of the System like the back of her hand, and she's not afraid to use it. She's looking for the Core, the central hub of coding that holds the System together. With it she could make her hacks permenent, and meld the world to her liking. But along the way she makes powerful enemies, people in high places who want the Core to remain untouched. Her mission to steal the Core goes horribly wrong, however, and she accidentally corrupts the coding that holds the System together. She ejects herself from the System, and is able to contain the damage temporarily. Now aware she has only got a month to live if she can't fix the problem, Ace has to rebuild Core with minimal materials while avoiding detection in the hospital, lest she be put in quarantine for the rest of her short life. So slowly she can't even be sure its happening, Ace begins to see the same signs of code corruption in the hospital. Realising that the System holds many levels of reality, all of which are in danger if she can't restore the Core, Ace is forced to confront the fact that whatever she can remember of her life is a lie, and then hunt down whoever is responsible. Region: Adelaide, Australia Actress: A dark haired Emma Stone, maybe?

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nzric — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 03:50:00 -0400

User name: nzric Title: Sideswipe Genre: Speculative near-future science fiction Synopsis: In a world where blood is traded and upgraded by those who can afford it, Regent is a Clipper, hired to target the wealthy and powerful and to sell the latest gene tech to the highest bidder. When an investigative journalist researching the Clipper market is brutally murdered, and rumours start to spread of a deadly new disease affecting the most unlikely targets, Regent is pulled out of the shadows and into the spotlight. Ranging from the slums of Sub-Saharan Africa to the courtrooms of European statesmanship, from the middle eastern skyscraper playgrounds of the beyond-rich to the crush of urban picket lines, a handful of unwilling players become pawns in the game of two powerful clans in a final showdown of global proportions. Region: New Zealand :: Auckland The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Edward Norton

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TheGildedFox — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 03:50:18 -0400

User name: TheGildedFox Title: Ever Ours Genre: Historical Fiction Synopsis: Sophie is the daughter of a German tailor in the village of Bonn just before the turn of the 19th century. At an early age, she shows an immense talent for music and is noticed by the young Ludwig van Beethoven who takes her under his wing as a student and friend. But when Hadyn invites Beethoven to Vienna to become his student, Sophie is left behind to care for her sick father and to tend to his tailoring business. Her musical aspirations begin to seem like a cruel impossibility. Sophie’s father dies, and her childhood friend, Dr. Breuning, proposes to her, offering her a life of sensible stability and comfort in Bonn. But Sophie dreams of going to Vienna to compose and perform with Beethoven. She loves Lenz von Breuning more as a brother and friend than as a husband, and in her mind resonates the advice given to her by Ludwig’s mother, who told her, “Marriage is a little joy, followed by a chain of sorrows.” So she hatches a plan. She begins experimenting with dressing up as a young boy. When she is confident that she can convincingly play the part of “Frederik”, she auditions for a seat in the Elector’s court orchestra. Amazingly, she is appointed to take Beethoven’s vacant spot as principle violist. Within a few months, Frederik is sent to Vienna to represent the Elector as his newly discovered musical prodigy, with a glowing letter of recommendation to Beethoven to accept the boy as his student and assistant. Ludwig accepts the offer and Sophie finds herself thrown head first into the musical world of the Viennese, all while trying to get used to her new way of life and keep her secret hidden from Beethoven and everyone else. But Sophie soon finds that things are not as she envisioned. Most of her time is spent caring for the increasingly deaf and chronically ill composer. Her opportunities to perform and compose are limited by the time spent managing Beethoven’s household affairs and serving as a mediator between the tortured genius and his adoring public. As she struggles to find her artistic stride under the shadow of the great composer, she fears that her feelings for him might go beyond friendly respect and admiration. When a surprising event occurs that complicates everything, Sophie must make a decision whether to carry on her masquerade (putting Beethoven’s reputation at great risk) or to reveal her identity to Ludwig and to the world. Will he accept her if he knows the truth? Will she be forced to give up her musical career forever? Region: Vienna, Austria (and Bonn, Germany) The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Gary Oldman has played Beethoven before, also, see profile pic for his portrait Zooey Deschanel or even Emma Watson could play Sophia. Any actress that could pass as a young boy.

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Leah-Nardo — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 04:01:25 -0400

Username: Leah-Nardo Title: The Golden Spindle Genre: YA Fantasy Synopsis: The Kingdom of Tuchwald is a strange place, where weaving is magic, the trees control the economy, and the dangerous Otherlord, Emerlich, decides who rules, and who dies. Enter Odelya, clever heir to the throne. What can she do when a plague hits the land, her father goes mad, and the trees start a recession? Why, marry, of course. But when prospective groom William, from nearby Dolfin, starts helping her change Tuchwald for the better, and some magic items reveal a mystery that may be worth dying over, what's a clever princess to do? With fairies, magic, sedition, love, plagues, weaving, miracles, politics, puppetry, chases, escapes, sewing, sojourns, cooking, lies, pretty dresses, fishing, and ultimately cake, where could things possibly go wrong? Region: USA:Oregon:Portland The actors who would play the leads: Odelya - Tough call. Needs someone very clever at dialogue, but mature enough to play romance. Emma Watson? Mollie Quinn? Millie Innes? All good young actress with some humor behind them. Emerlich - Need a villain with a tongue of silver. Benedict Cumberbatch of Sherlock fame. Yes, indeedy. William - Agh. I don't know any young actors who are better with banter than they are at taking off their shirts. Help?

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Saria_Bryant — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 04:02:28 -0400

User name: Saria_Bryant Title: Awakening: A Guardians Novel Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: In the 700 years since the Guardian's War, the Blood - the magic of the Realms - has become twisted and labeled as Profane. Knowledge of the Faith was lost when the Guardians sealed the Blood from the physical Realm and blocked the pathways to the other five Realms. Now, those seals are crumbling, and the Blood is seeping back into the world. The Guardians are Awakening one by one, but in a world where everything they have ever known and believed in is shunned, what is their purpose? And it's not just their own place that's uncertain. Children are disappearing along the fringes of the kingdom, and the cause is rumored to be those descendants of the Realms-born trapped in the world when the pathways were sealed. But when the culprit strikes closer to home, the newly Awakened Guardian Lithal is sent to uncover the truth, and perhaps redeem the Faith of the Bloodless and Blooded alike against all odds. Region: USA: Central The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Maybe William Moseley

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Jackmancer — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 04:12:14 -0400

User name: Jackmancer Title: Sights of Sydney Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Synopsis: During the 1930's, Sydney Australia was the melting pot of many cultures, as this noir story lives the tale of Nathanial Clark. Working for The Sydney Morning Herald, this journalist quickly makes name for himself. He's ambitious in his job to get scoops and inside information, which he then carefully crafts to finely written articles. But in his eagerness in work, his wife is neglected and so is his health. Everything seems to go his way, until an accident happens, something that could happen to anyone. Clark is left blinded, and unable to do his job properly, he struggles finding ways to give meaning to his life. Suddenly, he needs his wife more than ever. Region: Rotterdam, the Netherlands The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Jude Law

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antmuni — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 04:18:50 -0400

User name: antmuni Title: Glitz & Grime Genre: Mainstream Fiction Synopsis: Artie Brown is an emotionally fragile obsessive compulsive mail room clerk living in south Philadelphia. On top of a stack of overdue bills and a girlfriend who despises him, Artie believes he suffers from the world's worst luck. After years of awkward social graces, a tumultuous childhood and a deep desire for a better life, Artie decides to spread his bad luck by robbing unsuspecting neighborhoods of all their most prized possessions, including money, jewels, furniture and even family pets. Artie finds a disturbing amount of pleasure out of embodying the bad luck that has plagued him for nearly three decades, that is, until he crosses paths with a homeless young man and his dog. After a foiled pick pocketing attempt, Artie succumbs to a tremendous amount of guilt after beating up the young man, realizing that his crimes affect him much less when he doesn't come in contact with other people. Artie begins scouring the city in order to make amends with the boy and attempt to reverse the effects of his crimes, one victim at a time. Region: USA:: California:: San Diego The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Edward Norton, James McAvoy, or Charlie Day

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StarvingScriptWriter — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 04:55:52 -0400

User name: StarvingScriptWriter Title: Conspiracy Fact Genre: Science Fiction / Suspense Synopsis: Katherine Kruse has just hit main stream with her first novel. It's a break-out hit, and climbing up the charts. Thrilled with her success, she is on top of the world, her dreams realized more and more with each new day. Until the day a phone call from the mysterious Greg Chandler has her questioning everything. Is it possible that her novel is really a documentation of real-life events? If Greg is to be believed then the Alien conspiracy she wrote is less fiction and more fact. Greg assures her that not only is her story real - but that he's lived it! How is it possible that Kate's novel so closely resembles Greg's real-life experience? Is Greg just an over-enthusiastic fan? Is he delusional? Or did he really witness the events he claims? And, if he did, how did Kate know about it enough to write the story? Region: Phoenix, Arizona The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Emily Deschanel would play Kate, and Joe Flanigan would play Greg

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underredskies — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 05:03:57 -0400

Thank you! :)

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Brightdreams — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 05:15:02 -0400

Username: Brightdreams Title: White Phoenix Genre: Fantasy/Romance Synopsis: Clea is a slightly less than average girl. Magic that comes naturally to others is an act of will for her. However, when the boy she has loved all her life is chosen to become a Necromancer she must use her strong will to pass the test herself and follow him. And follow him she does, all the way to the School of Evening set between the world of the Living and the Dead. Accidentally blinded, there is the promise of healing, but she must begin classes without her sight. The school is strange and frightening, peopled with students that are both exceptional and reserved, and strict, secretive teachers who seem to have an agenda all their own. But she has one ray of hope. She has found her childhood friend, the one she followed here. Or as she? Brennan, now called White Hawk, is not the same as she remembers him and stranger still are the warnings she receives from her classmates to stay away. Haunted by eerie screams at night and rooms that change at whim during the day, Clea will discover the truth behind the whispered rumors of the Phoenix. In the end she will have to make a decision which could change the school and her world forever. Will the strength of her love and the power of her will be enough to save the one she loves from a fate worse than death? Region: USA:New Mexico:Elsewhere Actor who would play your main character: Maybe a young Karen Gillan?

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KatharinaKolata — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 05:15:19 -0400

User name: KatharinaKolata Title: Juma's Rain Genre: YA Fantasy Synopsis: During a drought, apprentice witch Juma needs to wake the rain-goddess before the man she loves is sacrificed to heat-daemon Mubuntu and with him her only chance to become the tribe's leader. Juma joins many young women in the tribe's main village's training camp. She's determined to reclaim her right to become chieftess, a "job" her mother declined when she followed Juma's father to the border of the tribe's land. Of course, her cousin Kandra, the current chieftess' daughter, will do her best to stop her. And it doesn't help that Juma is slowly falling for Kandra's brother. Dunring one training session, Juma discovers that she is magically talented. To get her out of the way, Kendra arranges that Juma is apprenticed to the aging village witch. While the two witches try desperately to call rain, Juma discovers that heat daemon Mubuntu has captured the rain goddess in an eternal sleep, and she's the only one who might be able to wake her. Things get really desparate when the water-deprived tribe members request the sacrifice of the chieftess' son to appease Mubuntu. Together with her love, Juma sets out on a spirit journey to wake the goddess. Region: Scotland Elswhere and Germany The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: haven't got the slightest idea since I don't watch many films.

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starryskies — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 05:22:37 -0400

User name: starryskies Title: The Twisted Staff Genre: Other/Fanfiction Synopsis: Linden Dinsmore, a Mage, has run The Twisted Staff, her grandfather's pub located in the remote North Yorkshire Moors, since his death 10 years ago. Little does she expect her life to be turned upside down by a stranger who arrives one night during a particularly nasty storm. What is he running from, and what does it have to do with her? Before she knows it, Linden is looking at her grandfather's conspiracy theories in a whole new light. Region: England : Yorkshire The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: For Linden I would have Karen Gillan. Christian Pennwell (the stranger) would be played by a thinner/less self-confident Tamar Hagras.

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SarasInParis — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 05:33:17 -0400

User name: SarasInParis Title: As Heaven Made Them Genre: Literary fiction Synopsis: After his lover – and best friend’s wife - Mariella dies in a car crash in the hills of Northern Italy, British vocalist Reilly Carlisle sets up a new life in Northern California. Nine years later, he’s comfortably settled when Mariella’s husband dies and, as godfather to the couple’s only child, he becomes an instant parent. And the will that was left behind leaves him struggling to define friendship and family in a whole new way. Region: USA :: Arizona :: Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Jude Law

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alexandergifford — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 06:03:31 -0400

User name: alexandergifford Title: The Gift Genre: Fantasy/Romance Synopsis: There is nothing more dangerous to the world than a bored demon, and none come more dangerous than an Ifrit named Haliel. He has tried to control the world before and failed. Centuries later he has escaped the prison he's been caged in for so long and wants nothing more than to try again. Now everything rests in the hands of a young clan leader, Corey McKinnilly, who couldn't be more unimpressed with the responsibilities placed upon him. Armed with nothing but a family heirloom his adoptive father gave him when he was 18 and his natural talent for magic he will have to bring peace back to the magical world. It's a shame that he finds the demon he's supposed to be fighting so attractive. Region: Australia :: Far North Queensland The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I can't remember names to save my life. Um, anyone who can play a slightly cocky playboy who reluctantly saves the world whilst falling in love with the enemy, I guess.

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Jesselle.Anonymous — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 06:16:31 -0400

User name: Jeselle.Anonymous Title: Queen of Veils Genre: Teen Fiction Synopsis: A young married woman reveals to her strict Muslim parents that she has decided to no longer wear the hijab. Her grandmother takes the young woman and her sister aside and shares the tale of the Queen of Veils; a beautiful queen who is injured on the eve of her 25th birthday by an Uncle who usurps the throne. The young queen must overcome her own insecurities to be the beloved queen her people need. Donning the veil, evokes the question: is she victimized or liberated? Region: USA, California, Long Beach The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Noureen DeWulf, I just think she would understand the characters.

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dmillr — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 06:34:58 -0400

User name: dmillr Title: Superhero. The Conquest of Age Genre: Comedy Synopsis: Yet again the forces of evil must be stopped, this time at the nursing home. Nurse Betty, who smothers the residents with constant nauseating cheer, Janet the hell-dragon matron - tough as nails, and just as cutting, and Colin, whose love of order and bureaucracy leads to a total incapacity in running the home. The Trifecta of Doom. Together the Super Six must yet again meet evil face to face and destroy it. The problem is the Super Six aren't as young as they used to be and both age and illness have taken their toll. Archie was the strongest man alive until he was diagnosed with a rare form of muscular dystrophy, a disease that gradually weakens him, making it hard for him to throttle Nurse Betty as much as he would dearly love to. Ricky loved being able to use his xray vision to see through the clothes of all the hot people he saw, but now macular generation and glaucoma are slowly robbing him of his wonderful power. A hard-talking feminist butch lesbian named Jacynta used to have the most amazing flexibility and ability to stretch her body into any shape that was required, but now her arthritis is so bad she can barely turn her own neck. Derek wasn't quicker than the speed of sound, but he was still pretty darn fast. Unfortunately he wasn't quick enough to escape from multiple sclerosis that has left him mostly paralysed, but he manages to get by in a supercharged completely modified wheelchair - if only he could remember to charge the battery. Since Jason wasn't born with the best cosmetic genetics, it was just as well that he had the ability to become invisible. Never having to look after yourself takes it's toll though and years of smoking and obesity have lead to his multitude of mini strokes. And finally Danny, who struggled with bipolar disorder for most of his life which made his ability to control other people's minds very interesting indeed. As he aged he started to become demented and increasingly it's becoming more and more difficult to control other's minds when he can't even find his own. Together they must team up for what is likely to be their last heroic act. Will they be able to overcome their disabilities to recover their abilities and finally make it outside for a cigarette? Will Nurse Betty ever shut up? Will the staff ever discover that Ricky is actually gay? And will Danny ever remember where he is and why he feels like laughing? Region: Australia:Melbourne Actor: I really have no idea. In the age of conquests, they must face the conquest of age and rediscover their inner superhero.

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Kathelyne — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 06:57:21 -0400

User name: Kathelyne Title: The Freedom Chronicles: Sia's Story Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: Sia ignores terrorist propaganda claiming the Talkerians, the benign protectors of her planet, are really their brutal jailers but when she witnesses Talkerian guards beating her father to death she is forced to face the truth. Sia joins the resistance and is assigned to protect the infant crown prince of the Cranan. When she and the prince are kidnapped by Talkerian guards, Sia learns of the Talkerian’s plan: to use an ancient chain of portals connecting the Cranan planets to travel to the Cranan Homeland and seize ultimate control over her people. Sia’s knowledge forces her into the front line where the resistance plan to fight their way into the communications centre to warn the next planet in the chain to lock their portal. With the imminent arrival of Talkerian backup forces, Sia realises though they won’t get the message through, they can destroy the portal. But while that would stop the Talkerian’s advance, it would also cut off the flow of life force that keep their planet alive. Cut off from the rest of her unit, Sia alone has to decide if the freedom of her race is worth the death of her planet. Region: Australia :: Brisbane The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Summer Glau

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AnnonymusRose — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 07:20:17 -0400

User name: AnnonymusRose Title: Star Sparrow Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Safety is the only world Anika has ever known. Her comfortable glamorous city is all she knows, its all anyone in the city knows. Until Anika is sent to the out skirts of the city to visit some distant relative, then her world turns upside down. Strange creatures start prowling the night, bizzarre night mares haunt Anika. Then as shes exploring the wods hoping for answers she finds it...the wall. Her city is not the all there is. There are secrets beyond the wall and Anika is determined to uncover them, secrets about her self, secrets about the city and it's king, secrets about the wall it's self and perhaps the darkest secret of all, why was the wall built and who was it meant to keep out? Beyond the wall Anika is thrown into a world unlike anything ahe has ever experianced and soon she finds her self unmistakenly linked to a band of rebels seeking to overthrow the king. Convincing Anika she is the Star Sparow the only one with the power to help them. Torn between her loyalty to her kingdom and the undeniable truth she is swept along on a dangerous journey. Until she meets a strange boy who doesn't know who he is but some how seems to be conected to Anika and her life is thrown through another hoop. When she finds a missing page to an ancient book explaining a curse and the reason the wall was built, the truth falls into place, the only question now is will Anika be able to do what she knows she needs to. Region: Canada: Nova Scotia: Hallifax Actor for my main character: I'd have to say Georgie Henley would make a good Anika, in looks, age and every thing else.

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j.eckstrom — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 08:13:39 -0400

I just saw the first cover, and am way too envious to not nominate myself. Username: j.eckstrom Title: Sweet to Kings and Beggars Genre: uh... historical/fantasy/adventure? Synopsis: Drago Koldan has never worried about having a permanent home. He's a military man, through and through; he's not one to shirk from a stint in a tent and he can 'personalize' a barracks room in five minutes flat. With his people skills, it's best to keep moving anyway. But maybe that's because there's never been a chance he'd get one. His mother did her best, but as a foreign unmarried woman with a child, neighborhoods can get unfriendly. It's remarkable that a no-name brat with no training made it to general of Prince Dobroches' own legion. Drago has done his best to repay that opportunity with loyalty to Dobroches. Now, it's that position that might give him a chance at a home. Of course, it's not going to be easy. It's not so much an easy retirement as a desperate attempt to flee Crozech before the Volostans catch up, trying to herd a muddled mass of peasants and princes across the marshes, through the territory of their old enemies the warlords, and over a mountain range that makes Drago's teeth chatter to look at. If they survive all that, Drago can build himself a farmhouse, try to keep it from washing away in the monsoon rains and do his best not to fall to the wasting sickness that's sweeping through the settlers. Then the only thing left to distract him from learning how to get honey out of beehives is hoping like hell Princess Morana won't be showing up with the Volostans- apparently she's still holding a grudge about that whole being walled into the tower thing. Getting a home out of this mess is going to take more sweet-talking than Drago's capable of. Region: Japan Actor who would play main character: ... I have no idea. Um, a guy in his twenties with black hair and grey eyes, a grumpy attitude and athleticism?

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Ytonkrats — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 08:47:50 -0400

User name: YtonKratz Title: The Lament Genre: Fantasy/ Mainstreamfiction mix Synopsis: What if mermaids were discovered and they were unlike anything we expected? How would the world respond? Region: PohangS. Korea I would love a cover with a very modern girl dressed up as a typical mermaid side by side with a grey skinned, kelp haired, shark finned, clawed mermaid girl who looks confused and bewildered, as this is a main part of my plot. Please consider me! Thank you.

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A.M.V.Author — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 08:52:12 -0400

My synopsis has changed, so here is the updated version: User name: A.M.V.Author Title: Crystalbearer Genre: Fantasy/Adventure Synopsis: Seven thousand years ago, before the elves danced in their forests, before the dwarves dwelled in their caves under the mountains, before there were dragons, before there were giants, lived the Mæj. A powerful race, they commanded the very elements. For six thousand millennia they lived in peace. But then their peace ended, their harmony dissolved into pride, and all was cast into chaos. The seven survivors were the only ones not corrupted. They in their wisdom decided to transfer their powers into seven crystals. These crystals they gave to seven of humble heart among the fledgling human race, in the hope that they would use the power wisely, as they had not. The crystals are forgotten. Many are lost or destroyed. Despite this, however, one crystal falls into the hands of evil, and with the newfound power he burns the forest kingdom of Tokæria in an act of revenge. Danyll was found in the wreckage of a Tokærian village by a wandering minstrel, and brought to Richardhall, where a young couple took him in as their own. Along with Danyll, the minstrel also discovered a small blue stone. A crystal…. Region: USA ::Missouri :: Kansas City The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation:

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peppercake — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 09:13:57 -0400

Hiya, like nearly everyone, I'm nominating myself: Username: peppercake Title: Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Synopsis: Rupert only wanted to please his father by getting an internship with Thanatos, popularly known as Death. All he has to do is shadow him and do a bit of paperwork, hoping he'll one day get a job in Underworld Transport and Logistics. Death decides the underworld would run much more efficiently via a database on shiny, new laptop and delegates the task of entering the newly dead on to the system to Rupert whiles he takes a break. With Death on holiday, its up to Rupert to ensure that the right people die at the right time. However boredom and the opening of one of those annoying chain emails results in a virus infected computer and lots of trouble for Rupert. The laptop wasn't just any laptop. It was a laptop that ensures the underworld is running properly on only 1 Terabyte of memory. Now the door to the underworld has been shut and the backdoor exit back to Earth reopened. Dead people are popping in to visit their horrified families and no one is dying. Theres also something ancient and evil somewhere in the pits of Tartarus, slowly working its way back to Earth. Death is coming back from holiday in five days and there's also an angry three headed godess and her dog after him. To bring the world back to normality and still be alive in the forseeable future, Rupert must team up with witch in training Melina and cross the five rivers of the underworld to the palace of Hades. Once there, they might just get the laptop fixed. If they do get there...

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peppercake — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 09:14:27 -0400

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peppercake — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 09:14:43 -0400

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cljmitchell — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 09:15:52 -0400

User name: cljmitchell Title: Brewing Trouble Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: The lives of the people in Tragron are about to be turned upside down by the revelations of a popular, mysterious mayor and the secrets that lurk in the depths of the world. No-one expected this to befall their lives, apart from Ogian, an elder of the world perhaps. Ogian must now stand firm to help Tragron survive the misery and heartbreak which comes round and maybe divulge some of the well-kept secrets that he has known since the beginning. As the time draws closer the citizens of Tragron are forced to defend themselves in a stronghold of their own making...can all of them survive to join others of the world in the fight to survive what may become the last fight the world will see. Region: Europe::England::Elsewhere The actor who would play the main character in the movie adaptation: Dustin Hoffman - Ogian, Tom Hanks - Mayor, Then Tom Felton - a heroic type character (no name yet)

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bexb — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 09:22:41 -0400

User name: bexb (If I don't, who will?), but please, give my author a real name, like, say, mine: Becki Brannen Title: Breathless Genre: Chick Lit Synopsis: What happens when an ordinary girl meets the man of everyone’s dreams? Keeping secrets is never easy, especially when you're on the cover of every magazine and this year's "Hottest Hunk under 30." Good thing Carly is so out of the loop when it comes to celebrity affairs, or she'd realize she was in one! Region: USA::Georgia The actorS who would play the main characterS in the movie adaptation: Gennifer Goodwin & Robert Pattinson

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denwy8 — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 09:22:43 -0400

User name: denwy8 Title: The Last Travel of Bryce Thorn Genre: Mainstream Fiction Synopsis: Bryce Thorn had always wondered how he miraculously survived the car crash that killed his parents. Now, fifteen years later, another tragedy strikes when his girlfriend, Emma, dies in a car accident as well. Shocked and angry that he had not protected her, he suddenly discovers that he can travel to the past. He then decides to try and save Emma, as well as his parents. The only problem is that Bryce couldn't control where in time he would appear and that every time travel he does makes his life a year shorter. To make things worse, he discovers that he will only live for thirty years, and he's now 21. Will he be able to save his loved ones or will he die trying? Region: Philippines The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Logan Lerman

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Subtle Mystery — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 09:58:34 -0400

User name: Subtle Mystery Title: The Stone City Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: A city made of stone, with a curse. A secret a thousand years old. An evil king. A tainted well Daring swordfights, a prince in disguise. And a poor girl who has no idea she is the key to everything. Linrya is an accomplished scout for her people, the Ka'alin. Desert dwellers, they know nothing more than the need to survive, a skill she is taught from the cradle upwards. Still in the Spring of her days, she waits eagerly for Summer to come and to finally be an adult. She simply never thought that her final initiation into her adulthood could also lead to her death. When exiled princeling Jarys is thrown at her feet, Linrya has two choices - kill the ignorant prat, or question him. Something pushes her to question him, an unknown force that drives her to give him a chance. Ultimately, that choice could save or destroy the world. Jarys' father plans to find the ancient Well of magic, the resting place for all power, light and dark alike. He plans to find it and draw all of the power into himself - and Jarys does not agree. He seeks to find the Well before his father can, to warn whatever he can, to stop it, to be a hero! With a charming lady at his side of course! Such a shame she'd rather kick him back out on his face than help him save the world. Damion is an assassin, trained in the art of death and silence, his prey never see him coming as he stalks them down the empty streets, never know who it is who makes that final judgement. When he's paid upfront to kill the exiled princeling to halt his attempts, Damion doesn't think twice about beginning the hunt -- only he might have finally met his match. Terrisa is a mage, subjected to the deep taint from the Well. She knows that she will probably go mad before she ever becomes an adult, for every time her magic is used, she can feel the oily darkness sinking into her mind. She knows she should let the Priests take her and let her magic feed the Gods, but there's something else out there. A tugging, a scream for help that only she can hear... And she's going to need all the help she can get to answer it. Circumstances force them together, fate binds them there and the whole of the world holds its breath in their wake. Region: Australia : Perth : South Perth The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Linrya : Emilia Clark Damion : Ben Barnes Jarys : Kit Harington Terrisa : Maisie Williams

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weloveyoujamesarness — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:03:52 -0400

User name: weloveyoujamesarness Title: Matthias by Moonlight Genre: humorous paranormal mystery... think Carl Hiaasen with weird bat creatures. Synopsis: One morning Alfred Kilduff, a former collegiate rugby star, wakes up and finds that it is 1899 and he is thirty. Pitched out of his home and trust fund by his mother, he travels cross country to forcibly move in with a young man he used to bully while in school, only to find that the young man is now significantly bigger and also the most famous private investigator in England. Although Matthias insists that Alfred take a back seat as they investigate a disappearance, it becomes increasingly difficult to distance himself, especially as it appears that by moonlight Matthias turns into a giant fruitbat... It's Sherlock Holmes beats Twilight with a stick! Region: USA :: Michigan :: Ottawa County-Grand Rapids The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Matthias would be Alex O'Loughlin... if Alex O'Loughlin was British.

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KyrianKreep — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:25:56 -0400

User name: MercutioColin Title: Hamsters Aren't Good Zombie Killers Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: When their parents are killed by smiling monsters and they are kidnapped by heroes who look like lunatics (and worse, probably are) Dom Harri and May are forced to concede that maybe Hollywood got the stereotypes a little wrong there. Or maybe they got them right and they just got stuck with all the anomalies. Either way they soon end up stuck in a war they know nothing about and which no one seems willing to explain. They learn many things, their own power, the weight of regret and why you should never ever give Limzi sugar. All in all it’s looking fairly certain that they’re not getting their GCSEs… Region: Europe :: England :: Birmingham-West Midlands The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: David Tennant and Joseph Levitt-Gordon (two MMCs)

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Receipts — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:42:35 -0400

User name: Receipts Title: Work in Progress Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: All Emma wanted to do was complete her coursework and pass second year of uni. Too bad those centaurs showed up in her underwear draw to ruin everything. Now she has to save a world she is convinced only exists in her over-worked mind and finish that Literature essay. Doesn't help that Prince Charming's an arse. Region: Scotland - Glasgow The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Emily Browning

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LindsRay01 — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:53:30 -0400

User name: LindsRay01 Title: Away She Goes Genre: Fantasy/Steampunk Synopsis:Evelyn is an 18 year old shop girl in turn of the century Boston. She hates her store, but feels stuck there after her father passed away and left it to her. All she really wants is to be an airship captain like her brother Patrick, but girls simply aren't allowed on airships. Wyatt Sterling is the last person Evelyn expects to see, especially 6 months after a forbidden kiss on her brother's airship. But it isn't Evelyn's heart he's after, it's Patrick. He's missing and may be in danger. His airship was found crashed out west, and his company, the powerful Veldt Aero Company is after him. Evelyn and Wyatt must find Patrick before Veldt and his men do, even if it means breaking all the rules, even the ones they've set for themselves. Region: USA: Ohio: Cincinnati The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Bryce Dallas Howard

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vvaliente — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:54:54 -0400

User name: vvaliente Title: Underlings Genre: Young Adult Synopsis: Lulu Cardellini has never had an easy life. Losing her mother at such a young age, she desperately tries to hold on the only ones that are left. Though she loves hard and fights strongly for them, Lulu has made it difficult to let any one new come in. Finally graduating high school, Lulu believes that distance would be the answer to keeping everyone safe. But she begins to have strange dreams with cryptic warnings of darkness to come. Someone is Watching. Then a mysterious stranger threatens to turn her world upside down, whether she is ready or not. Lulu better learn quickly how to stop the darkness or lose everyone she knows and the only chance she may ever have at love. Region: Tampa, Fl., USA The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Jennifer Lawrence if her hair is brown.

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CaiteeFox — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:57:45 -0400

I changed up the synopsis/summary: Nadya and her family have been traveling Europe for as long as she can remember, performing shows for food and money, and sometimes working odd jobs before moving on. It's a life she's rarely questioned, she's much more free than village girls and even if some of them ridicule her she can see the envy in their eyes when the men watch her as she dances. Despite this, it still came as a surprise when after her first show in the new she was pulled aside by a young woman who begged her to trade places. Being a sensible young woman, she would've turned the other girl down, if it wasn't for the fact that she wanted to use Nadya as a disguise to seduce the blacksmith's apprentice. Well, who was she to stand in the way of love while the young woman tried to woo her father's apprentice? Convinced, and well compensated in return, Nadya donned the girl's clothing and a heavy hood, then made herself scarce for the evening. It seemed like the plan was going just fine, she was hunkered down enjoying a nice loaf of bread, fine that is... until suddenly she was being snatched up and carried away like a sack of potatoes. Ciprian has never been very good at being social; he has a coarse way with people, is rash, rude, has a horrible temper, and a bad habit of setting fire to things. Still, he's had his eye on the only child of the local blacksmith for a while, mostly because her cooking skills are renowned, and he's been thinking his home could do with some sprucing up. For Ciprian it isn't too far of a leap to go from thinking the young woman would make a good live in maid to kidnapping her and holding her against her will; yet imagine his surprise when he's kidnapped the wrong girl. For someone as prideful as Ciprian, simply returning her won't work, he'd have to admit he made a mistake. Instead he has to live with the problem he's cause for himself, regardless if instead of screaming and running in fear the girl he's kidnapped instead is dead set on taming him. Elsa's been dead set on getting Andris to marry her since summer, when she finally looked at him, really looked at him, and realized that he wasn't a little boy any more; of course, years of shunning his advances have now made him hardened against her attempts to woo him, so it's looking to be harder than when she figured out how to flirt the farmer's boys into bringing her first pick of their vegetables. Still, she had a plan! A plan that was ruined when a band of gypsies came into the village and she caught her Andris flirting with once of them. Convinced he'd see her in a different light if she dressed up like one of them, Elsa found the girl and bribed her way into a clothing switch, dead set to perform a private dance for the young man to prove she'd grown up as well. It was a good thing too, that she did. The girl wearing her clothing got picked right up out of the village by a dragon! Now Andris and Elsa have to work to save Nadya from the claws of the dragon known as Ciprian... Everyone knows what happens to pretty young maidens with dragons... everyone that is but Nadya herself, who seems to think that a dragon can be as easily tamed as a dog.

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tjdawe — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:58:51 -0400

User name: tjdawe Title: The Problem with Acorns Genre: Mainstream Synopsis: When middle sister Wendeline Bates decides to open a catering business, she quickly runs afoul of her siblings. Older sister Naoma wants nothing more than to see the business closed down, and warns Wendeline repeatedly not to embarrass her with her friends. Brothers Esau and Jeremy are largely indifferent, although Jeremy changes his tune when his own career falls on hard times. Baby sister Tacey soon joins the catering fun, but is she cut out to be part of this budding business? Throughout the story, Wendeline is faced with tough choices and a growing sense of of how commerce works as she helps her fledgling business grow. Region: USA: Ohio: Dayton The actress who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Zooey Deschanel, or perhaps Jill Hennessy

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Chestergirl28 — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:00:30 -0400

Username: Chestergirl28 Title: The Protector Genre: Adventure Synopsis: Tucked away in the mountains, a day's journey from the shore, is a country called Tarran. Women are the monarchs, and men are their advisors, called Rulers. It is forbidden to attack the Queen or the Princess, but the men are free game. Prince Dustin is next in line to be the Ruler. But what will happen to him when a secret society comes out from being hidden and prepares to destroy the royal family, starting with Dustin..... Built into the rocky cliffs is an undercover protection society, the LPSA. Boys and girls live and train deep inside the mountains. Each one has the same goal: to Protect. Bern has lived in the cliff for a long time. No one knows where she came from, but one day, ten years ago, she was found hiding in one of the nooks along the road. She had one thing in her hand- a small necklace. When Dustin and Bern meet, they don't get along. Dustin is spoiled rotten. Bern is hiding from something, and is running from it. What has brought each of them there? The actor(s) who would play the main character(s) in a movie adaption: Bern: Me (or Chloe Moretz, with darker and longer hair) Dustin: Braeden Lemasters

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Momodee — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:00:49 -0400

User name: Momodee Title: Shades of Grey Genre: Young Adult Synopsis: Grey is 16 years old and has never kissed a girl; he’s not even sure he likes girls that way. So far he’s lived under the radar, his good looks winning a lot of female attention and providing an adequate smokescreen. When his father is killed in a work accident, Grey is sent to live with his grandparents in a small town in the middle of nowhere. One Sunday morning, an obligatory visit to church gives Grey a reason to keep coming back. Landon has lived in Atwater most of his life and it’s the sort of place where you don’t let differences show. He does well in school, obeys his parents, has a faithful girlfriend (whom he’s never even kissed), and goes to church every week. This week was supposed to be no different, until he caught the eye of a newcomer to town. All through the service, he couldn’t keep his eyes off this boy and it seemed the feeling was mutual… Region: Canada, Montreal The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Harry Treadaway as Grey open to suggestions for Landon:)

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margueriteblanc — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:04:39 -0400

I'm nominating myself! Title: The Player Genre: YA Synopsis: Robert's father loves baseball to the exclusion of anything else, and it was this fanaticism that drove Robert's mother to move in with a failed playwright in Frisco. Robert's father decides to take a job in Cooperstown, Oklahoma, in part to get away from memories of his ex-wife, and in part because Cooperstown is as crazy about baseball as he is. He drags an unwilling Lou and Robert with him, and Robert finds himself drafted to play for the Cooperstown Coyotes. Robert has vowed to hate the game, but with the help of The Player, a voice in his head who sounds suspiciously like Bob Gibson, his namesake, he becomes a catcher and begins to enjoy playing. He tells himself he's not crazy, and that it's okay to like baseball, and that he might love his father, until his mother shows up again and accuses him of all three. Movie Actors: Jake Gyllenhaal and Emma Watson and Donald Sutherland and Meryl Streep.

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Momodee — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:04:45 -0400

I don't think I posted this right the first time. User name: Momodee Title: Shades of Grey Genre: Young Adult Synopsis: Grey is 16 years old and has never kissed a girl; he’s not even sure he likes girls that way. So far he’s lived under the radar, his good looks winning a lot of female attention and providing an adequate smokescreen. When his father is killed in a work accident, Grey is sent to live with his grandparents in a small town in the middle of nowhere. One Sunday morning, an obligatory visit to church gives Grey a reason to keep coming back. Landon has lived in Atwater most of his life and it’s the sort of place where you don’t let differences show. He does well in school, obeys his parents, has a faithful girlfriend (whom he’s never even kissed), and goes to church every week. This week was supposed to be no different, until he caught the eye of a newcomer to town. All through the service, he couldn’t keep his eyes off this boy and it seemed the feeling was mutual… Region: Canada, Montreal The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Harry Treadaway as Grey open to suggestions for Landon:)

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margueriteblanc — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:05:32 -0400

[quote=margueriteblanc] I'm nominating myself! Title: The Player Genre: YA Synopsis: Robert's father loves baseball to the exclusion of anything else, and it was this fanaticism that drove Robert's mother to move in with a failed playwright in Frisco. Robert's father decides to take a job in Cooperstown, Oklahoma, in part to get away from memories of his ex-wife, and in part because Cooperstown is as crazy about baseball as he is. He drags an unwilling Lou and Robert with him, and Robert finds himself drafted to play for the Cooperstown Coyotes. Robert has vowed to hate the game, but with the help of The Player, a voice in his head who sounds suspiciously like Bob Gibson, his namesake, he becomes a catcher and begins to enjoy playing. He tells himself he's not crazy, and that it's okay to like baseball, and that he might love his father, until his mother shows up again and accuses him of all three. Movie Actors: Jake Gyllenhaal and Emma Watson and Donald Sutherland and Meryl Streep. [/quote] Oh, and Region: USA: Oklahoma: Oklahoma City

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ecopper12 — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:06:23 -0400

User name: ecopper12 Title: Doomed to Repeat Genre: Historical Fiction Synopsis: "Those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it." No one knows this better than Jason Dunn, a high school student who, despite having a mild interest in history, believes the Holocaust was never as bad as people say. Thus, as some sort of divine punishment, that night he goes to bed and wakes up in a whole new world. A world of the past. His name is now Elie Horowitz, and he's a jew in the holocaust. He thinks this is the worst of his problems, until he falls asleep again. Now he's Friedrich Bess, a Nazi soldier. It's now a desperate struggle to survive in 1940's Germany, and find out the truth of the time in the process. Region: UA: Maryland: North East The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Andrew Garfield.

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ecanusthewriter — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:45:41 -0400

I would like to withdraw my request. Thanks!

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dhitzunako — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:48:41 -0400

Mm... I've changed my plot and title... Can anyone delete both of my previous message? *I can't see any edit button :) Here goes my working novel. >>Username: dhitzunako >>Title : A Minute Before You Wake Up >>Genre: Scifi >>Synopsis: Latte Edward is an ordinary junior high school student. It is her second year and there is nothing that interests her except the strange phenomenon that makes all people inside the school fall unconscious in a mysterious way. The fact that only Latte that survives scared her at first, especially after being attacked by a stranger every time she tried to escape the school to find some help and found herself waking up with the whole class laughed at her. Facing that nobody believes her story, she finds a way to take revenge on her friends and teachers while they’re unconscious. She painted Hanna’s face with red acrylic, she drew funny cartoon over Mr. Bolt’s math formula on whiteboard, and any weird thing that she can do in a minute of time. A minute before all people waking up from their sleep and continuing their activity like nothing happens. Strange? Yes, indeed. However, Latte is enjoying her new hobby very much. That is before she meets Waine Reynold, a new student, who is immune as she is, and finds out that while everyone is sleeping, something definitely awake out there… >> My Region: ::Asia:: Indonesia >> The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I guess a slightly younger Chloë Moretz from "Let Me In" with black hair would be great as Latte.

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Dreamer Scythia — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:49:41 -0400

Hello! i´m from Guatemala and im going to sen a novel but in spanish i also write in englis but is the first time that I´m here, so I´m going to start with a novel in my own language. If you don´t know spanish Ican traduce it. Thanks and this is my dream, someday I really want to be a writer. Kisses for everyone. User name: dreamer Sythia Novel: You and me Genre: romance Synopsis: katherine, una mujer con un matrimonio casi en ruinas pero al que decide ponerle una máscara de perfección y apariencia, ha escondido su ímpetu libre y creativo desde que huyó con el padre de sus hijos. Un día cansada de la rutina a la que está acostumbrada decide ir a una feria de antigüedades. Elliot es un escritor apasionado que escribe sobre el amor pero jamás lo ha conocido y experimentado, va a la misma feria que Katherine. En un puesto interesante y hasta mítico observa un libro de páginas blancas que él decide comprar. Ella va al mismo puesto donde compra un juego de óleos (pintar era su más preciado hobbie desde jóven). Lo que ninguno de los dos imaginaba era que ese libro y esas pinturas eran parte de un juego mágico que hará que todo lo que escriban y pinten se convierta en realidad. Esta novela los llevará al extremo de no saber si lo que viven es producto de su fantasía o la más hermosa realidad y tampoco si se conocen o simplemente son una figura ilustrada de la más auténtica belleza... Una novela donde saldrán los más auténticos deseos del corazón a través del color y las letras... Region: Guatemala. Actors who would play in the movie adaptation can be: Raoul Bova and Elizabeth mitchell.

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Brena — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:51:02 -0400

User name: Brena Title: So Help Me God Genre: Literary Fiction Synopsis: While it's no surprise yet another relationship has ended, this particular ex is determined to ruin her. At a time when cyber stalking laws are being discussed but not enforced, he chooses social media as his first form of attack. With lawyers balking at her evidence, domestic violence counselors telling her to run and law enforcement showing little interest in a bloodless case, she's alone. In a trial bigger than the one played out in the courtroom and continuing long after the judge rules in her favor, she's both plaintiff and defendant. Region: Atlanta The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Maria Howell or Paula Patton

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Fategash — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:32:18 -0400

User name: Fategash Title: The Worst Universe Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: For some reason, the universes are multiplying. This would not be a problem if there was room for everyone, but there is not. My name is Brandon Searle, and have been recruited by the GRINUN, a group of scientists from different universes trying to find a solution. We have found that in some universes, people have managed to travel back in time. They think they travel back in time, but they actually travel to another universe they have just created. From their point of view, they have traveled back in time, but they are creating new universes, and therefore, creating chaos. The solution? Prevent time travel by any means, by travelling to these alternate universes. I did not say it's easy, but it is a solution. However, there is someone trying to accomplish his own mission, and trying to stop mine. As Cef (an eyeball the size of a dog) says: "different universes, same problems." Region: Spain The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: CJ Thomason

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RLDSky — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:36:16 -0400

User name: RLDSky Title: The Doppelganger Princess Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: While investigating the murder of a princess and searching for the spell that will free her from being the dead princess’s doppelganger, 18 year-old Lady finds herself in the midst of a magickal and political revolution that not only forces her to rethink her beliefs, but pits her own salvation against that of her nation. Region: Canada: Ontario: Ottawa The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: an auburn-haired Lily Collins

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thatgirlbryony — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:46:04 -0400

User name: thatgirlbryony Title: Clockwork (Working title) Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: The future. Cities are independent moving communities powered like a giant machine. On their 17th birthday every citizen is allocated their job for the rest of their life, based on earth, sea or air. Gaia and her best friend Ari are allocated their jobs;Ari, as a typical 'tech' is assigned Earth as a city engineer and is happy with his career, while Gaia is less pleased with being assigned working on the airships. While at work she witnesses an airship explode and she later discovers her father was on board. After learning about her father's anti-government activist past, she discovers that his old friends with similarly politically controversial backgrounds were also aboard the ship. Gaia heads to the city council to explain her theory that the explosion was intentional.Here, she discovers that the council were aware of this and had a part in planning it. Gaia decides to leave the city (an unheard of notion) to find The Board, the body of people who govern and control all moving cities. After convincing Ari to come with her, the two set off on a restored transport pod Ari was building, they know that once they have left that the city will move on and may be impossible to find again.To leave the city, they must cut out the tracking chips implanted into their arms at birth, which provide all contact with home,according to government data they are now officially dead.They leave and join a gang of Outsiders, groups of people who have for some reason left their own cities and are living outside.With the Outsiders, the two friends travel across the country, hiding on tech shipments and catching lifts from rogue airshippers.They finally reach the city of The Board but what they find there changes everything. Region: Europe:England:Oxfordshire The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Really tricky! Gaia would have to be someone like Evanna Lynch, someone confident but a little outside of the norm. Maybe a young Helena Bonham-Carter? Ari would have to be a skinny young guy ,Elijah Wood a little younger, perhaps? PS. I adore this idea :) and good luck everyone! PPS. Any other young people doing this with me? I'm 15 and I'm the youngest I've found so far!

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TheDragonTempest — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:53:51 -0400

User name: TheDragonTempest Title: The Ultimate Spell Crafting Correspondence Bible Genre: NF/Religion and Spirituality/Witchcraft Synopsis: Finally! All of your spell crafting correspondences in one place! The Ultimate Spell Crafting Correspondence Bible will save you a lot of time, frustration and money. There's no need to spend years of difficult and frustrating research and experimentation trying to figure out just the right correspondences for your spell crafting. No need to spend hundreds to thousands on acquiring multitudes of books, e books or membership fees. With the Ultimate Spell Crafting Correspondence Bible, you will have every correspondence you could ever want in one place, right at your fingertips. As a practicing Witch I have spent my entire magickal life researching and experimenting with correspondences and am thrilled to share my extensive knowledge with you. Inside The Ultimate Spell Crafting Correspondence Bible you will find beautifully cross referenced correspondences for: Animals, Archangels, Astrological Hours, Astrological Signs , Aura Associations, Birds, Body Parts, Chakras, Color, Color Hues, Days, Directions, Elements, Energy + Quality, Energy II, Feathers, Genders, God Forms, Gods, Goddesses, Gums and Resins, Herbs, Hours of the Day, Images and Symbols, Insects, Intentions, Keywords, Magickal Tools, Metals, Moon in Zodiac Signs, Moon Phases, Musical Instruments, Mythical Creatures, Numbers, Pagan Holidays, Personality, Places, Planets, Points in Life, Reptiles, Retrogrades, Scents and/or Oils, Seasons, Senses, Sephira, Shells, Specific Moons, States of Matter, Stones, Tarot Cards, Temperatures, Tides, Times of Day, Trees and Barks, Vegetable Drugs, Weather and Winds. The Ultimate Spell Crafting Correspondence Bible makes finding just the right correspondences for your spell work easy and fun! Region: USA: South Carolina: Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Non-Fiction, so no actor. Yes, I'm a rebel.

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katiereynolds — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:58:35 -0400

User name: katiereynolds Title: The Art of Living Genre: Literary Fiction Synopsis: Leonard McAndrews is an art teacher at St Augustine's boarding school in the Scottish Highlands. After years of sticking to the curriculum and teaching students to draw fruit with charcoal, Mr McAndrews finally snaps and decides to show class 10E what art is really about. Over the term, he teaches the students to think outside of the box, that anything can be art, that art is about experience. In one final homework assignment, class 10E are set the task of finding their own artistic experience, but Leonard McAndrews could never have imagined the devastating consequences his teaching could have on his students and himself... Region: Europe :: England :: London The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I imagine Mr McAndrews as Hamish Linklater...except with a Scottish accent!

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Shanodyn — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:17:14 -0400

User name: Shanodyn Title: Rendez les âmes (in loose translation : Give back the souls) Genre: Urban fantasy Synopsis: Mallory is a Guardian of the Dead. As such, she wields the power to send the souls of murdered people to the Realm of the Dead. But after five years of witnessing human foulness, the young woman is collapsing under the weight of her responsibilities. When she meets handsome and deadly vampire Lazar, despite her natural wariness, she accepts to forsake her power in order to live a happy normal life. But trusting a bloodsucker could be her last mistake... Region: Europe :: France :: Paris The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: - Mallory has white hair and golden eyes with very pale skin. Souls often mistake her for a ghost or an angel. I would see a mix between Milla Jovovich and Tricia Helfer (Caprica 6) in this role. - Lazar is everything you can expect from a vampire (gorgeous and deadly). He’s an ancient serbian prince and therefore has slavic features. So this one is going to be terribly cliché, but Gary Oldman in the Dracula movie is almost exactly what I’m aiming at (with slightly shorter hair). Thanks for reading and good luck everyone!

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japeningrish — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:21:07 -0400

User name: japeningrish Title: The Light Brigade Genre: Young Adult Synopsis:Let me tell you a lie. The world has not ended. Families have not lost one another forever, and the Four Kingdoms are still united. The sky does not weep along with the mothers, we still have the knowledge of action versus consequence, and the earth has forgiven us our trespasses. There is always hope, and we will prevail. * * * In a dystopian future, the Four Kingdoms have been warring for nearly two centuries. Each generation raises the last on the tales of war, though none know the truth regarding the events that became the end of peace. Enter the Light Brigade, a group of spies from Rynuk, the smallest of the Kingdoms. At the heart of the war is the knowledge one of their own held long ago, and in the shadows they are trying to reclaim it. When young Daisy is involved in a recon mission gone horribly wrong, she unintentionally edges closer to a truth that forces much more powerful than she would kill to keep a secret. Region: MARYLAAAAAAAND!! The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: That is unimportant, as long as I can get Joseph Gordon-Levitt to show up somewhere. (In all honesty, the actors I tend to like are a bit too old for the characters I'm writing, and I'm unfamiliar with the current youth. Maybe Saorise Ronin, the girl from Hanna, though?)

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japeningrish — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:22:37 -0400

("Let me tell you a lie." is part of the synopsis; I forgot to hit the enter button!)

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FireFly_2 — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:27:40 -0400

TITLE: School Lessons in a Bomb Shelter - WWII Through a Child's Eyes GENRE: Other - Biographical Novel SYNOPSIS: For eight year old Eliza the battle on the home front during WWII is one wrought with sacrifice, courage, and daily challenges. When the radio broadcasted Neville Chamberlain’s voice into her family’s sitting room, Eliza’s introduction to the concept of War began. Living close to London, her journey is filled with life expectations that go far beyond her years. This is the exploration of a child who continues to blossom and a family who continues to dream while coping with the physical and psychological effects of war. REGION: Manitoba, Canada. The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: An up and coming child actress who can portray a boisterous and loving spirit.

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cristina321 — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:45:13 -0400

User name: Cristina321 Title: Mysteries & Martinis Genre: Chic lit / mystery Synopsis: Katie Sowell came crawling back to Pryn Lake, Louisiana since she couldn't find a job after graduation. She got a job giving tours at the location historical tour company. She rises through the ranks of the company quickly because of the rave reviews the customers give her. She ends up getting fired because a cop goes on her tour and discovers she's lying about everything and he proceeds to turn her in to the boss. She walks in on her boyfriend and his maid, her parents throw her out, and she has to move in with her bestfriend, Lisa. The cop that turned her in realizes she was right about one of the stories she was telling and hires her as a consultant for the police. Katie says that with her creative writing degree, it helps her make these stories up that are actually plausible. She solves many unsolved murders and eventually gets handed the biggest case to hit Pryn Lake. The maid her boyfriend was sleeping with is found dead. Katie has to find out why her ex-boyfriend would do it and how. She eventually proves it was him and gets hired full time. Region: Louisiana - Pryn Lake The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Katie is a tall, skinny, blonde girl with a huge attitude why loves to party.

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the golden flower — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:03:48 -0400

Because everyone is doing it... User name: the golden flower Title: A Girl Born of Fire Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: A thousand years after the fall of civilization as we know it, mankind is finally beginning to grow strong again. In the ruins of Europe rose the modern Steel Republic. In the ruins of the East rose three kingdoms fighting over precious minerals that the Old World left behind. Our story takes place though in the ruins of the United states were a small village of people live. They live a simple life, but a good life. And Ailsa Graystone enjoys her simple life, closed away from the rest of the world. But it doesn't last. When the Steel Republic raids her home and takes her from her family her life becomes a blaze of fear and pain. She is taken to be trained to be a soldier, to fight for the glory of the Republic. But it is there that she meets a friend, and in him finds a small measure of happiness. But when she finds out about the Steel Republic's plan for the world she decides to try and take them down. But will she, or is she doomed to fail? Region: Alabama, Ashville to be exact The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Maybe Dakota Fanning for Celeste and... hmm... Anyone who had enough spunk and attitude to play Ailsa would be fine. Its hard to think of names...

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NeverBefore — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:07:57 -0400

User name: NeverBefore Title: Every Night After Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: Sometime in the future, somewhere in the world, everything you know is about to change. As the world errupts into a mindless, seemingly random war, all Mariana wants is to forget everything. The first night, the bombing near her house that marked the beginning, and all events after that. It's a good thing she has someone to help her do just that. As the war unfurls and she crawls deeper and deeper into someone else, Mariana will discover that you can't hide forever and that some things are too big to run away from. But what happens when you're hidding place isn't as safe as you thought - but is still everthing you want? After all, they do say all's fair in love and war - but what if you can't separate one from the other? Region: Europe - Portugal The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Anna Popplewell

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Samwise Gamgee — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:12:13 -0400

User Name: Samwise Gamgee Title: Korah Harmon: The Room of Bacthium Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Korah Harmon leads a hard life. He never knew his father, his mother must work to support them, and he is weak, and frail. He is pushed and tossed around by bullies, and he hates his life. He begins to lose hope, but an encounter with an unknown creature changes that. Suddenly, Korah is thrown into a world of fantasy, that he could only dream of. But all is not fun and games in this knew world, called Braisonia. This world is threatened by an unknown animal. Korah, and his friends Idelle, and Jon must discover the cause of this threat, and destroy it, or it will destroy them. They will all be pushed to their utmost, and all they can do is hope that they will survive. But Korah has other things on his mind. He can't get the words that the Soul-Seeker said out of his mind. "Blue Fire...blue fire will come." But as Korah struggles to discover what that means, he finds something more. He realizes that strength is on the inside, not the out. And he discovers that friendship, not strength, is what will bring them all through the night. Region: Orlando USA The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Asa Butterfield This is my, not totally shameless self nomination, if you can even nominate anyone anymore.

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ShannonB — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:18:14 -0400

User name: ShannonB Title: The Delta Quest Genre: Adventure/Fantasy Synopsis: After devastation, humankind was brought to the brink of extinction. In a final attempt to save themselves, a group of one-thousand people journeyed into space. While those who were left behind perished, the others settled on the Earth-like planet, Novus Terra. However, a series of disputes led the people to form six different settlements: Deltas I through VI. Over time, a dystopian society emerged, and the six Deltas came to be ruled over by the Dome. The Dome forced three Deltas to submerge themselves in the development of technology, and the other three were told to explore the mythical, magical element of the planet. Hundreds of years later, the planet is beginning to fall into ruin. It will only going to be a matter of time before the people of the Deltas will meet the same fate as their ancestors on Earth. So, Emergency Statute I is placed into effect by the Order of the Delta - an underground society working against the oppressive rule of the Dome. Five teenagers - Quill, Charlie, Quietus, Tiberius and Eliza, are sent on a Quest. Their challenge? To find the thing which will bring Novus Terra back into an age of peace and prosperity. However, with the Dome working relentlessly to cling to power, and a saboteur within their ranks, the Quest isn't going to be an easy challenge to complete – and with the fate of the world resting on their shoulders, it is imperative that they do not fail. Region: Europe:: England:: Wiltshire The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Quill: anyone who is capable, really - perhaps Saorise Ronan Charlie: Logan Lerman Quietus: ?? a boy with dark hair and dark eyes. Tiberius: Josh Hutcherson/Hunter Parrish/a tall, muscled, slightly-arrogant looking boy with sandy hair. Eliza: Chloe Moretz (though with more... ginger hair)

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StarDragonBlue — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:20:50 -0400

User name: StarDragonBlue Title: The Fantastic Flight of Captain Courageous Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: One night, a young woman decides she's had enough of real life. She wants to live in her dreams, which are beautiful worlds full of gorgeous colors, endless possibility, and zero responsibility. One problem: a pack of Shadow Men want her out. If they can catch her, they'll force her to wake up. Desperate, she enlists the help of a bizarre aviator named Captain Courageous, and travels through the dreamworlds, looking for a way to stay asleep forever. Region: Dallas/Fort Worth The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Probably some unknown... a chubby girl who makes expressive faces, haha

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wonkyjaw. — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:24:16 -0400

User name: wonkyjaw. Title: The Three Shades of Indigo Brown. Genre: Mystery/Thriller/a little bit paranormal Synopsis: "There once was a girl named Indigo Brown, who had four friends who always came ‘round. One fine night they all ran away, only two of the five were alive the next day. One of the two got distant and sad, the other of both was really just mad. This is the story of the three missing girls, filled up with traps, glitches, and twirls. " Indigo Brown had a pretty normal life; until she got abducted and watched her friends get murdered, that is. The only problem is that they never caught her villain and she can't remember any of what happened. Indigo struggles to help solve the problem while being haunted, literally and metaphorically, by what's left of her friends. Region: USA :: Iowa :: Sioux City The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Indigo Brown - maybe Bonnie Wright with kinky hair instead of straight and more indigo color eyes. (I don't really think of actresses or actors when I write my characters out)

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ninjapirategirl — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:41:46 -0400

And by 1913 I meant 1892- Hadn't changed it from a long while before!

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cedavis8 — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:51:56 -0400

User name: cedavis8 Title: Layland Hart Genre: Mystery/Action Synopsis: Layland Joseph Hart is an IT professional working at a large company in Chicago. Nothing ever happens to him, of course, until one day when a man from his company apparently kills himself by leaping from his fifth floor office and landing on the ground. Layland, though, being the biggest Sherlock Holmes fan there is, feels that there's something fishy about the whole situation, and goes on a quest of hacking and deduction that results in him solving his first mystery, and sending his proof to the police under the alias "Holmes". He continues his work, solving mystery after mystery under the same alias. At the same time he meets, or rather, becomes involved with a woman whom he had fallen for a long while back named Jessica Small. At the same time again, a man who is the second in command of a large city gang called "Night" named Maynard Doyle counters "Holmes" with his own alias, "Tracy", claiming that "Holmes" is really not a good guy, and is really and Anti-Villain. Maynard is also under the command of a mysterious leader (The Big Bad) who has a plan involving murdering many people. The book progresses, the plot getting thicker and thicker, and putting every character in danger. Will Layland discover the entire plot, who the Big Bad is, and why so many murders are happening? Region: USA: Illinois: Chicago The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Hm. Can I say "Me."? I'm an actor, and the character is based off me anyway. Other than that I just can't think of one...besides like...Jesse Eisenberg but I don't think he's a very good actor, he just plays geeky character well...but he isn't Holmesian enough...I seriously don't know...

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Liz Lee — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:53:43 -0400

User name: Liz Lee Title: The Journey Home Genre:YA Synopsis:There were twelve Olmpians who were a family. In a family, there should be a code to protect each other from harm, and to stand by each other in the face of danger. Well this particular family had a difficult time with that. They were always fighting, and they made hero's do their fighting for them. They did this for centuries until one day everything stopped on Mount Olympus. There was a woman who had a secret. She cursed the gods for using man to fight the battles that they were having among themselves, and made them mortal. The woman could not kill the gods, so when each god died they were reincarnated. For centuries the gods did not know who they really were... Until now. Dionysus and Athena are starting to remember. Now the race to find the rest of the gods and to reach Athens to break the curse has begun. Only full unity of the gods will make them immortal again. Will the be able to? Region: US, UK, Greece The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Well I have a large number of main characters, but I could see Colin Morgan as Elijah. (That is who the novel starts with so I guess he is the "main" character")

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firefly840 — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:02:43 -0400

Username: Firefly840 Title: A Space of Happiness Genre: Realistic Fiction Synopsis: A not-so-enthusiastic-about-life hospice nurse thinks that death is always going to be the sad but preferable option. Why create new life when death is waiting, inevitable? This view fuels her own life choices, such as lack of emotional attachment or a family of her own. Besides, why would she want one with six brothers and sisters? Then one day she meets a sixteen year old dying cancer patient and the brother that seems to have been forgotten in the aftermath. Suddenly things are changing, life seems better than it ever has before. But that sad truth hovers, that death will always win. The only question is, who is it going to take with it? Who can she bear to lose? Region: US, Washington, Seattle Actress who would play my main character: Keri Russell

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Artrus — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:17:05 -0400

User name: Artrus Title: Echo Genre: YA/Science Fiction Synopsis: Ever is an Echo, a perfect copy of herself. Created on the cusp of the Final War, she is the carrier of eight lifetimes worth of information, and as mankind struggles to survive in space, she is their best hope for an improved future. When an unexpected plea for aid comes from a source outside Earth's own solar system, Ever is called upon to help, but as the information unravels she begins to realize that not everything is as innocent as it seems on the surface. The conspiracy she uncovers will send her on a journey to the far reaches of the universe and into the cold, distant wilds of space. And while she attempts to discern the extent of her own involvement, and struggles to unearth the hidden depths and sordid secrets locked within her memories, she begins to find that the enemy might be closer to Earth than she thought. Region: USA, Maryland The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Abigail Breslin

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Ebony_Blaze — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:21:03 -0400

User name: ebony_blaze Title: The Psychic Society Genre: Young Adult/Dystopian/Science Fiction Synopsis: In the year 2400, a portion of newborns were discovered to have psychic abilities. Out of fear, psychic children were, and currently are, scorned and despised. Parents began to give up their psychic offspring out of a reluctance to deal with the problems that they would have raising them. Soon, laws were set by the government to take the children to training centers to train them to serve the government with their abilities and powers. Now in the year 2516, Ebony Walker, age 15, resident of the Black Lake orphanage, is now of age to be sent to a center. Along with her longtime friend, Jake Sanders, she goes to the center and fits in pretty well. However, Ebony is being threatened by a group of people to do certain actions of which she isn't sure of the consequences, and they'll hurt anyone to get Ebony to do them. Region: USA :: Pennsylvania :: Philadelphia The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Alexandra Daddario

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munkiC munkiDU — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:28:28 -0400

User name: munkiC munkiDU Title: The Lost Hero Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Panic and desperation threaten to tear apart a city as a new threat kills off its Heroes, leaving Villains to run rampant through the streets. Everyone fears the toxic gas spreading underground, and the search for the body of Mr.Marvellous has long since been forgotten. Bloodhound, usually a man of action, suddenly finds he can't leave his flat. He knows someone is causing it, and it all somehow links to the gas underground, but no one is listening. With only an indifferent immortal to help him find the answers, it's up to him to save the world, without stepping foot past his front door. Region: Europe::England::Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Gerard Butler as Bloodhound. Not sure who would play Damsel, though.

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JenniMerritt — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:42:18 -0400

User name: JenniMerritt Title: Redone Shadows Genre: YA Fantasy (some sort of fantasy...) Synopsis: Her father is dead. And it is all her fault. Siri believes this. Riddled with guilt, hated by family, she falls into her own darkness. That is why she can't stand at the funeral. That is why she turns and runs. Little did she expect the hole she would fall into. The hole that would throw her into the world of the Shadows. A dark underground maze of caverns and tunnels inhabited by Shadows, beings once banned from the world of the living. The world of light. Shadows, angry beings intent on returning and claiming what they believe belongs to them: Life. Lux, a man self sentenced to this world of dark, will stop at nothing to save the light. And Siri just may be the key. Can there be light without the dark? Region: Portland, OR The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Siri (Dianna Agron) and Lux (Jared Padalecki)

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Yoda47 — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:49:52 -0400

User name: Yoda47 Title: Threat From The Past Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: Ensign Evelyn Mills is excited about her first assignment aboard the Goddard, until the ship is almost destroyed while investigating the mysterious disappearance of a cargo ship near a supposedly uninhabited planet. After making repairs, the Goddard returns to the planet with several Guardians, humans with mysterious powers who were former protectors of the peace on Earth, to investigate the threat, which the Guardians fear might be a old enemy who they thought they had defeated long ago. Region: Michigan-Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Gee, I don't know. I'd look for someone unknown. (Hey, it worked for Star Wars...)

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SheWithWings — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:54:05 -0400

Name: Shewithwings Title: The Other One Synopsis: You know that character who always happens to be the chosen one? This is about the other one. Region: USA:North Carolina:Charlotte Actor: Karen Gillian

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ColeMillard — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:54:45 -0400

User name: ColetteMillard Title: When the Cottonwoods Snow Genre: Mainstream Fiction (heavily influences by literary fiction and LGBT coming of age elements) Synopsis: Things change. Poppy knows that life cycles in and out. Eventually everything withers, she learned that when she was eight and her father's life was cut short by cancer, but she's always believed that eventually something new will grow to fill the emptiness that was left behind. Eleven years later after being raised by her godfather, finds Poppy going to college in Minnesota where she spent every summer and winter vacation at her grandparent's home. Ever since she was a child, Poppy's always felt a sense of latent adventure hidden away on her grandparents large property, but now that she's nineteen and on her summer break, Poppy is rediscovering the woodsy area that sparked her imagination. Her grandparent's land always felt like it's own little world sequestered away in the gated community fifteen miles outside the Twin Cities. When the pond on the edge of that world dries, it opens up and reveals more than Poppy ever expected. The world is indeed round, and the edge of pond on her grandparent's property is not in fact where the world ends, but rather where it begins. Poppy's world expands as she meets a girl on the shore of the other side of the pond, and their lives become wonderfully entangled and follow the similar shifting spirals of the Cottonwood trees' wispy snow-like seeds drifting down to earth on the warm summer breeze. Region: Twin Cities MN The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Preferably someone unknown, but as far as a known name goes, Dakota Fanning. She does a great job with characters who have been through hardship but are still standing, and Poppy's optimistic easy going and witty nature would be something a bit different and interesting for Fanning to take on.

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ColeMillard — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:56:47 -0400

^ Username: ColeMillard forgot I didn't use my full first name. lol.

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Marietta — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:56:58 -0400

User name: Marietta Title: 'Time Enough At Last' Genre: Sci-Fi/Mystery/ (maybe) Horror Synopsis: Gabriella is no one special really. Just a stupid and weak 15 year old girl from Texas, living in some small backwoods town with less than 300 people living there. She starts having strange dreams one night and as they go on, they get too realistic for her own comfort. In her dreams she always sees her cousin, Michael, and this other guy from her class, Darien, locked in some sort of battle. It looks as though time itself is frozen while this battle takes place. Then one day, she thinks a prank is being played on her. As it turns out she's reliving last Thursday to Saturday. The same three days over and over. She doesn't realize this at first. But as she makes an attempt to investigate, she finds out things that are too much for any one person to bear. And that the key to everything all revolves around a watch-necklace her father gave to her the day she was born. The necklace that she's had with her ever since her birth. But more importantly, can she survive this? Region: USA :: Texas :: Dallas/Ft. Worth The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Zooey Deschanel (at least, she's the closest to Gabriella I can think of).

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Thula7 — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:59:01 -0400

User name: Thula7 Title: Somewhere I Belong Genre: Fantasy/SciFi/ Steampunk Synopsis: Basically, a girl and her dog look for a place they can truly call home. But for a better idea of what that is, here is the synopsis I put on my novel info page. Naria was born a Seer on the dark side of her world. But she was born with a defect, she doesn't have Sight. Her eyes work like those of the Merchants who live on the light side of the world and in select villages and towns on the dark side, though they use lamps to see in the dark. In a painful move, Naria journeys from the Seer village of her birth, saying goodby to her family and all she knows, accompanied by her faithful friend, Krydon, the Gyd. They meet many people including the elusive Lugo as they search for a place they can truly call home. Region: USA::Minnesota::Twin Cities The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Either Dakota Fanning or Anna Sophia Rob

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amacgyver1 — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:12:07 -0400

User name: - amacgyver1 Title: - "Death Lasts Forever" Genre: - Action/Mystery/Fantasy Synopsis: - In a city plagued by gang warfare between humans, werewolves and vampires, a former soldier seeks revenge for his brother's death. Region: - USA::Nevada::Las Vegas The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: - Hugh Jackman

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KaytiAnne — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:20:27 -0400

User name: KaytiAnne Title: the War of Art (in my head, the Art of War has been scribbled out and rewritten) Genre: Young Adult Synopsis: Bridget Goodwin thinks high school sucks. That is, until she discovers that the grand prize at the district Art Fair is meeting her favorite artist and hero. Suddenly, out-painting her arch-rival Mani becomes vital. Thanks to some inspiration and an old Ouija board from her mother, Bridget suddenly has art mentors any student would literally die to find. What she doesn't count on is that her her newfound friendships with Van Gogh and Picasso may not be as two-sided as she thinks... Who is on her side? Who is secretly helping her rival? Is it normal for her best friend to become possessed by Frida Kahlo? And of course, who will The Boy finally choose? Region: USA::Colorado::Boulder Actress: Bridget could be Hailee Steinfeld from True Grit, but with an auburn pixie cut.

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JaeDea — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:43:10 -0400

User Name: JaeDea Title: Those Who Watch; Those Who are Watched Genre: Paranormal / psychological Synopsis: “She dared not gaze into the darkened mirror. What would she see there other than the images she so readily saw in others, the sensations focused back upon herself? Her courage seeped away, oozing from her pores as her eyes drew to the black glass, unable to look and unable to turn away.” Josephine long ago had learned to live with her sensations, the stalking shadows caught in the corner of her vision, dream-like and often violent images and emotions, and the inability to feel completely alone. But now, during the heart of winter and with her mother's failing health, her sensations begin to escalate, growing stronger and coming more frequently than ever before. Unable to escape, she seeks answers in her father's journals written before his sudden death and begins finds solace in her own macabre artwork based off her dreams and images. Yet, the more she sketches, the more the sensations continue to intensify plunging Josephine further into the darkness of her existence until at last she's forced to look deep within and answer the ultimate question that has haunted her all her life. Is it real? Actress playing the lead: Mia Wasikowska (Alice in Wonderland, Jane Eyre)

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Nevercraft — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:45:57 -0400

User name: Nevercraft Title: Finding Lasers and Catching Snowballs Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: There are some odd things happening in the world. When a young woman finds herself awake from a coma, her world is changed. A memory that seems long gone, until her mind is filled with flashbacks upon seeing people and that should be familiar. When those around her are falling ill, some of which mysteriously vanish, her flashbacks start to suggest answers. Answers that no one wants to hear. The world in her head is lit up when she makes a stunning discovery, and soon she realizes that there is something terribly, terribly wrong with the world. Suddenly, the answer seems clear. Escape. But this answer comes at a price no one was expecting to pay, and some may realize that it might not have been worth it after all. Region: United States, North Carolina, Greensboro/Triad The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Amy Adams, or any other fiery female actor with ginger hair. Whee~ :D

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JaeDea — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:46:06 -0400

Region: Small town Colorado, near the Rocky Mountains.

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bookishgirl — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:51:29 -0400

User name: Bookishgirl (Beth Steinbruckner) Title: The Lost Genre: Horror Synopsis: Everyone thinks Julian Wade is guilty of killing his cousin and best friend 10 years ago, though no one can prove it. But Julian knows the truth: something terrible happened inside the old Wildgate mansion, and he was the only survivor. Now, two more girls have disappeared into the old mansion, and Julian is the prime suspect. But he knows there is something worse than getting questioned by police. There's the terrible thing living in Wildgate mansion. The thing that's stealing kids. When a strange woman shows up with a ghost in tow and tells him she's part of a group who can help him will he be willing to face the monsters of his childhood? If he can save those who are lost, he might be able to give himself a second chance. Region: Buffalo, NY The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Julian would be played by a Joseph Gordon-Levitt type when he had longer hair. The mysterious female, Veronica, who shows up to help him is a goth type with multicolored hair and her ghost friend is a pale with dark hair who always smokes.

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Rincewind1 — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:54:45 -0400

User name: Rincewind1 Title: Dead Boys Don't Cry Genre: Criminal/Fantasy Synopsis: The City. It has many titles - The Gateway, Center of the Universe, House of Wonders, Road to Realms. People say that all the cities that exist are nothing but an imperfect reflection of It. Encasing almost entire planet in a tight grip of stone and people, The City allows instant connection to any other place in the Universe, from the ice - peaks of Yngrillar, where the ice giants are locked in eternal struggle against folk of Asgard, to the maddening colours that engulf the Rift, realm of mad Trickster, Lord of Chaos, always plotting his final conquest of the City. However, Detective Inspector Gunther Hyades is far too busy, to have time to ponder the wonders of the Realm he lives in - someone, or something, has killed the Archpriestess of Salunea, Primal of Water, and it's up to the City's finest detective to solve the case, preferrably before the Hounds of News catch smell of such a great Tagline. Not helping is the fact, that it was a priestess of Salunea that almost three hundred years ago cursed Gunther, causing him to become an undead monstrocity forced to exist, until he makes a penance for partaking in a slaughter of Laurenburg. Oh, and to make things worse - Hyades' partner died last week, so now he has to also get accustomed to a new one. Which means cutting back on embalming fluid while on the job - gotta show the rookie how to handle the ropes. A criminal noir set in a place where anything and everything can and had happened, with a protagonist who's undead but doesn't glitter (though his skin DOES move due to worms living inside it...maybe I should stop right here). From the marble palaces of Fey, through the gritty underbelly of Little Necropolis where Caso Notte, the vampire mob literally rules the night, to the Grand Bazaar where dreams are sold alongside weapons - DI Hyades will have to use all of his experience to solve this case, and put behind his own animosities for the Church of Salunea, and fast. Becouse the Hounds might catch the scent at any moment, and once the news become a Tagline, the reality will begin to shift according to what's written there... Region: Poland The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: From the deceased actors - Boris Karloff. From the alive ones - Christian Bale.

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kcastle — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:20:57 -0400

User name: kcastle Title: Arachne Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Cara works for minimum wage at a dead-end job, until one day she notices something curious: she is being watched, and her stalkers skitter around on eight legs. When she is ripped from her world and dumped into another, she must track down the trickster responsible and force him to send her back. But nothing is as it seems in this world, and everyone Cara meets believes that she is a long-dead and little loved woman named Arachne. The trickster has dropped her straight into the hands of a man who will do everything in his power to make her stay, an angry goddess is bent on exacting vengeance for actions Cara can't even remember, and strangers on the street believe she is responsible for the violent overthrow of their beloved monarch. With no idea of who she was in her former life, Cara must navigate a land in upheaval and find the one man who can help her make it out alive. Region: USA :: North Carolina :: Asheville The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Katie McGrath

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johnfro — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:27:50 -0400

User name: johnfro Title: Troll Teeth Genre: Young Adult & Youth Synopsis: Avi Ponds is a skinny little girl with a big head and a huge imagination. When she is 8 years old, she finally loses her first tooth! The next morning she is shocked to discover her adult tooth has completely grown in. While investigating this oddity she ends up pulling out the new tooth. To her surprise it didn’t hurt at all. To her even bigger surprise the tooth transforms into a pearly-white enameled troll, that’s just her size. A little scared, a little excited, and completely baffled her adventure is just beginning. Region: Pacific Northwest The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Mara Wilson in 1998.

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renbookworm — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:42:32 -0400

User Name: renbookworm Title: Where Thunder Has No Sound Genre: Epic Fantasy Synopsis: There were once three centers of civilization in the known world: the independent country of Kunibi, the Mountain Nations, and the Praliqi Empire. In Kunibi, Kazane watches a faceless bandit murder her brother before her eyes, just before being killed herself in a senseless act of violence and greed. She lies in her house for eighty years alone, remaining in the mortal world only on borrowed time and unfinished business. Himani flees the Mountain Nation of Atma with the rest of her village in an attempt to escape a foreseen invasion by the Praliqi Empire. The voices in her head want to guide her on her path, and grow more insistent as more time passes. Each time they ask again, Himani’s refusal grows weaker. Nariko attempts to abandon her position as head of the biggest crime family in Kunibi. Even so, the ghost of her grandfather’s greatest misdeed is following her. Kazane wants resolution and a friend, and for both, she needs Nariko. At the edge of the Praliqi Empire, a strange man who calls himself Jhi is found. He’s been traveling since time began, searching for something. He doesn’t remember what it is. He doesn’t remember who he is, but for the enduring fact that he is a herald, and that he is the first. Of what, he doesn’t know. Fire is raining down from the skies. The waters are rising up. The Empire is collapsing. The world is being reshaped. A new era is coming. This is the birth of a world. Region: USA :: Maryland The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Wow, that's a tough question, since I don't know about a lot of actresses of the right age and the right ethnicity. How about some open casting calls?

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tophness — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:54:42 -0400

User name: tophness Title: Can I Have My Lips Back? Genre: YA Romantic Comedy Synopsis: Tammy is fed up with this whole dating thing. She just can’t seem to get it right. She’s been on innumerable first dates, but they end in disaster – or she just doesn’t like the guy. Tammy has had enough and is just about give up on it all when her best friend Joslynn proposes an idea. Now, whenever Tammy has the urge to kiss someone, she must act on it without a second thought. This lands her in a load of mucked up situations and rewards her with a new notorious reputation. Tammy is now faced with a dilemma as she tries to rid herself of her unwanted status, especially when a new, rather good looking kid arrives that she’s taken a real liking to. Region: USA:: Wisconsin The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: A half-black looking Emma Stone for Tammy, for Joslynn...I don't know, you decide. :D

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TheGreatCurve — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:02:09 -0400

User name: TheGreatCurve Title: You Scream, I Whisper Genre: Horror/Supernatural (Southern Gothic) Synopsis: It is the summer of 1979 and Merle Clark is spending a few months alone in her childhood home in Natchez, Mississippi. She is currently working on her first collection of poetry and taking a break from working as the assistant to a NYC band manager. While toiling before the typewriter, she tries to stave off the loneliness by obsessively looking for her boyfriend Julius's band on the radio and occasionally calling him during tour stops. To help her cope with their first time being apart, Julius suggest she should take in a boarder, a fellow artist. She finds one: a painter from Washington D.C. who only goes by "Ilsa". When Ilsa begins to set up her studio, Merle swears the paintings are talking to her, showing off horrific visions of violence and death. Ilsa insists it is all in Merle's head. But when Ilsa starts acting more strange, and even defensive, towards her artwork; it might be more than just disturbing thoughts that are haunting Merle. Region: USA :: Texas The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: A wavy-haired Christina Hendricks.

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Roxaslover14 — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:03:48 -0400

I don't know if anyone will read this, but it's okay! I'd like to try! Anyway, here's my synopsis that I'm thinking up currently as I type. Mackenzie Swan finds herself in a new world. Full of odd creatures and people, it's as if she stepped into a work of fiction. She, however, isn't exactly the heroine. She's been sold as a servant to a man named Notav and his friend Manivat. She learns about magic, and about this new place. Even about herself. When a shady man speaks to her about her "hidden talent," what exactly have her mother and step-father been hiding?

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JoJoRowden — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:14:59 -0400

User name: JoJoRowden Title: Forbidden Genre: Adventure Synopsis: Sareena, a beautiful young dancer has grown up with her family in a small village on the outskirts of Turkey. When her parents can no longer afford to care for her and her sister, she prepares to be married to a local boy at the annual midsummer ceremony. Captivated by her sensual performance at the ceremony, Prince Aydan, visiting the Village for the first time, knows he must have her in his Harem. Leaving a distraught suitor behind, she is whisked to his golden palace full of exotic luxuries and intricate relationships. Follow her adventure as she becomes a firm favourite of the future king, much to the disgust of his jealous head wife Kiraz. Filled with jealous rage for the beauty who keeps the prince from her bed, Kiraz dreams of revenge. When Tragedy falls, Sareena must find her escape and begin a treacherous journey across the land to reach the life she longs for. Region: London The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Sareena: Cansu Dere or young salma hayek Prince Aydan: Burak Özçivit Kiraz: a Kim Kardashian type

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eggofreason — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:22:53 -0400

User name: eggofreason Title: Pantheon Genre: Young Adult; Supernatural Romance Synopsis: After being put to the test, the Pantheon, rulers of the afterlife or “Perfect World”, as it’s known, deem 17-year-old Axel Ashburn fit to be a Guardian Angel for another human, making sure that the human doesn’t die before their time. However, as he watches his human, Annie Cullifer, grow up, he realises that he misses this imperfect world, and craves the love of another, and thus he finds himself falling in love with her - enough for him to prevent her death when the time comes. But sixteen years later when her death day is finally due, Axel does the unthinkable: he kills her killer before her killer can kill her. Except Death keeps coming after her, and it won't let go until it has her. Hell ensues. Oh, the angst. Region: Europe :: England :: Manchester The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: You know what? I have no idea. But any weedy teenage guy with black hair and grey eyes will do. Preferably hot, but hey, that's subjective. ;D

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Speaker of Stones — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:25:18 -0400

User name: Speaker of Stones Title: Kitty Genre: Animal POV Synopsis: “Kitty” is a coy dog (father a coyote/ mother a German Sheppard mix) who lives on the fringes of the city. Not part of any pack, she wanders the night freely. But a longing in her heart calls her to return to the wild, even as the society she depends upon for support ceases to be. Can she find what she needs to survive or will she be yet another victim of a cold and competitive world? Region: USA: CA: Riverside The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Now that would depend on the dogs Hollywood has for animal actors. I’m looking fro a dog with the soul of the Akita in “Hatchi”, but with some playfulness like “Marley” and with the good old fashioned resolve of “Lassie”.

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blueyolei — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:33:44 -0400

User name: blueyolei Title: Drop Genre: Horror/ Supernatural Synopsis: Keeping the family business, Glenn, a middle-aged father, hunts the demons in the world beyond our everyday lives. When his daughter, Emily, is kidnapped by Vampires, he is thrust into a world where everything he knows is twisted on its side. As he attempts to save her, the head Vampire sets forth a wave of torture onto Glenn for amusement. He is forcibly given the monster's blood- the very poisonous substance that will change him into the things he lives to destroy. A single vial of the vampire's blood is left for him as a test. In order to slow the change, Glenn takes a drop of the poisoned blood every day. It is the only way to keep the pain away and to stay alive. Yet as the poison gradually changes him into one of them, he begins to learn that he is apart of something much larger than he ever feared. Glenn must kill the Vampire in order to save Emily and himself. With only the clue, "Heather Mayfield", Glenn sets out to stop the demon's plan with the aid of his half-brother Peter. Yet the quest for the meaning behind "Heather Mayfield" rouses up distant memories of Glenn's late wife... memories better left forgotten. Region: Calgary, Alberta The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Sam Neil

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SOOZ — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:38:53 -0400

User name: SOOZ Title: A Gamer's Requiem Genre: Romance Synopsis: Hana Rhys, a gifted violinist, impulsively abandons her studies at America’s most prestigious music academy for a chance at love. But when she shows up at Dylan Saunders’ doorstep to seduce him, things go horribly wrong. Hana vows revenge, and armed with the intimate knowledge of Dylan’s dream to take first place at an upcoming gaming tournament, she soon finds herself immersed in the cutthroat competitive world of real-time strategy games. Richard Connor, an elite gamer, is known to prefer cold hard logic over sentimental emotions. To his surprise, Hana manages to coerce him into becoming her reluctant coach, and he discovers that hidden deep beneath her need for revenge lies a natural talent and love for the game itself. Under Richard’s tutelage, Hana takes the gaming arena by storm and is soon poised to become one of the top ranked gamers in the world. But when tragedy strikes, Richard will have only one chance to not only save the life of the woman he loves but to show her that dreams can indeed come true. Excerpt: http://nanowrimo.org/en/participants/sooz/novels/a-gamer-s-requiem Region: USA :: California :: East Bay The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Goo Jun Pyo and Lee Ji Ah

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crowley. — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:46:16 -0400

User name: crowley. Title: The Girl Who Plucked the Stars from the Sky Genre: YA Fantasy Synopsis: Ariana is the youngest person Down Below, a land where no one ever dies, and no one is born. She is the only person who can collect the stars from the sky and sells them in the black market for a tidy sum, until the day one of the King's Guard buys a star, and the King demands that she collect them all for him, much to the dismay of her Guardian, Peregrine. In an act of defiance against her strict Guardian, she steals something precious of his - an Instrument that he never lets her have. It transports her Up Above, a world where the sky cannot be touched, and where the senses come alive. Most of all, it's a world full of people of varying ages, people her age. She travels back and forth, becoming increasingly disillusioned with her world and enamored with the other, and the boy, Rowan, who has taken it upon himself to be her guide. Every time she has to leave, their separation becomes more unbearable. Rowan is not just transfixed with Ariana, however; he is obsessed with the Instrument. When he takes it without permission, it sends him Down Below, leaving Ariana trapped in a strange world far from home. She is faced with a decision: stay in paradise, or travel to the ends of the earth to save the first boy who was ever kind to her. Region: Europe :: Ireland :: Galway The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Hard to say! At the moment, I'm going to go with Sophie Turner, the girl who plays Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones.

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xemmawhyx — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:48:04 -0400

User name: xemmawhyx Title: The Keeper of Souls Genre: Supernatural YA Synopsis: To kill is to survive, for a select group of people. Well, they're not really people - more monsters who parade as humans. They're not vampires, but a strange mix of ghosts and demon. They are no longer alive, but they walk this Earth as if they were. They must take victims, or die - it is not a choice. When they take a life, they take that person's soul and every memory they hold. Equally, they take the day's that person had yet to live, and they get to live those days. Of course, one life does not sustain them for long. For Elizabeth, this lifestyle was Hell. Especially when her victim was her fiancee, and she gad only a small amount of time to save herself, and Seth, before it was all over... Region: UK:England: Durham,Tees/ Newcastle (live in between both so...) The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Katerina Graham :D

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mad_ned — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:53:29 -0400

User name: mad_ned Title: Elder Eye Genre: Science Fiction/Mystery Synopsis: Elliot Macklin came back from the dark depths of Alzheimer's disease thanks to an experimental genetic treatment, one that transformed his mind into a razor sharp tool with perfect recall, but left his body crippled with a degenerative, fatal disease. While contemplating ending it all, Elliot stumbles on to mysterious clues to the sensational "perfect crime" of the century. When is only living relative, Jondy, is kidnapped while investigating, Elliot must move beyond the assumption that his life is over, and begin a strange and dangerous new adventure in living again. Region: New England / USA Actor: Clint Eastwood? or maybe Morgan Freeman

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hhendrix — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:16:49 -0400

User name: hhendrix Title: Whispering Moss Genre: ya supernatural thriller Synopsis: Grace lives in Manhattan, New York and for her life is pretty much perfect. Until, her mother is killed in a terrible car accident and the company her father works for goes bankrupt. To Grace's dismay her father and her relocate to an old family house in Savannah, Georgia. She dislikes everything about the place and thinks things can't get much worse. But, while walking through an old park she witnesses a murder. Not long after starting school,does she find that the person she thought she saw murdered, has been that way for a long time. Region: USA, GA The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Grace: Hayden Panettiere

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Fredy Holmes — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:25:16 -0400

User name: Fredy Holmes Title: The Ritual Genre: Adventure\Mystery Synopsis: Lila, the daughter of an english Earl, falls in love with a commoner and so is sent to the south of Africa, so the two of them may be apart. Lila doesn't take this easily and when her ship makes a stop at the north of Africa, she tries to escape, only to get stuck in the Sahara desert. She is found by an african tribe, that is very pleased to see her. That's because it had been a while since they found a white person to sacrifice to their God. Lila isn't pleased at all, though, and now she needs to do everything in her power to escape the grasp on the african people. She pushes herself to the limit to escape the Sahara alive, but the wild animals, customs and climate of Africa might just be too much for her poor European body. Her only help is Kitoto, the grandaughter of the leader and spiritual guide of the tribe, a girl who knows quite a lot about her land and is willing to help Lila. Will Lila ever make it out alive? She finds herself surrounded by desert and people who want to kill her. Not to mention Gatimu, who keeps an eye on her every minute of every day. She does her best to keep it together and plan her escape, but all her wisdom and cleverness may turn out not being enough. Region: Brazil: São Paulo The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I would love if Florence Welch could play her, but that's not pssible, because she is a singer, so I would chose Emma Stone or Amy Adams.

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Khazar-khum — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:25:29 -0400

Username: Khazar-khum Title: Year of the Dinosaur Genre: Fantasy Romance Synopsis: !8 year old Stormy Marks runs away from home with the first guy who offers to take her. Married in Reno, she ends up in a miserable little trailer in the middle of Montana. Her husband gives her some dinosaur eggs for Easter, hoping to keep her quiet while he runs off. Bored and lonely, Stormy befriends the Crow family next door, where the matriarch gives her a bag of special ingredients to make things grow in rock. After a series of dreams she applies the bag to the clutch of eggs and places them in her oven. A few weeks later, the eggs hatch--and no one is prepared for the results. Region: USA:California: Antelope Valley The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Dakota Fanning, or a young Jodie Foster

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xenogloss — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:49:39 -0400

User name: xenogloss Title: The Envy of Wishes Genre: Mystery, Thriller, & Suspense (with just a little romance mixed in, of course!) Synopsis: For fifteen years, Harper Reidel had been living in the shadow of her little sister’s disappearance. In 1996, the sounds of five year old Meredith Reidel’s tiny footprints crunching through the snow had faded away, leaving Harper with a missing piece in her heart and a mother and father shattered by their loss. Although Harper had blossomed, the town still cast their glances down their noses at her, regarding her eternally as the ten year old bookworm who had let go of her baby sister’s hand. The only time she found true solace was in her dreams with the boy whose name she’d never known, but she’d always known she could trust. Harper’s mother had called the boy her invisible friend since childhood, but unbeknownst to everyone aside from Harper’s best friend Mabel, her invisible friend hadn’t faded into memory. Instead, the boy with the sad smile had grown up beside her in dreams, providing her the support she’d so desperately needed after Meredith had disappeared. Thousands of miles away, Sawyer Hudson was living his life in reclusive anonymity. At 30 years old, Sawyer took his position as a Lieutenant Commander with the United States Navy very seriously – particularly the stretch assignment his country had entrusted in him and his family when he was only a child. There was a young girl whose true existence could never be known, but whose innermost thoughts could hold the key to international secrets that were best left hidden. It was his responsibility to protect her from afar through alternative means that took its toll on his mind, body, and spirit. It was no wonder his father told him he had such a sad smile – his country’s classified experiments forced him to tell thousands of lies to a girl who didn’t even know her own real name. Harper & Sawyer’s worlds collide when Harper’s fervent search for the truth in Meredith’s disappearance lead her straight into an ambush. Sawyer’s knows his job – eliminate liabilities and get Harper in protective custody – but he didn’t know what to expect when their eyes locked for the first time under a cloak of darkness. Now they are racing against time to find Meredith, whose captors have finally broken their silence to pass along one message – Meredith’s life for Harper’s. Region (of author): USA::Phoenix The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: All of my selections are based on the visual I have of the character, their looks, mannerisms, etc. Present Day Core Cast – Set in 2011 Harper Reidel (25 years old): Gemma Arterton Sawyer Hudson (30 years old): Matt Bomer Mabel Nolan (27 years old): Scarlett Johansson Meredith Reidel (20 years old): Caitlin Fitzgerald Flashback Core Cast – Set in 1996 Harper Reidel (10 years old): Shyloh Oostwald Sawyer Hudson (15 years old): Logan Lerman Mabel Nolan (12 years old): Chloe Moretz Meredith Reidel (5 years old): Jessica Tyler Brown

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Jaguwar — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:52:40 -0400

So many people have waxed poetic about this one, I went back and read the full synopsis. This one's a winner in my mind. Would definitely read. The idea itself, the concept, is very real. I'll add my nomination and join the chorus line.

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spiritiris — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:54:56 -0400

User name: spiritiris Title: McAllister Academy Genre: Young Adult/Youth Synopsis: Astrid is a thirteen-year-old about to embark on a journey into the secretive, elite McAllister Academy where they exclusively train psychic spies. She makes amazing friends and is having the time of her life when something sinister threatens the McAllister Academy, and she and her friends must accept a mission to find out what and whether they can stop it. Region: Virginia The actor: A dark-brunette Willow Shields or Amanda Seyfried

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Audiofrog — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:01:57 -0400

Self nomination... User name: Audiofrog Title: Edgar And The Dragon Slayer Genre: Modern Fairytale Synopsis: The son of an aging rock star and a horror novelist, Edgar Truman has always felt like a bit of a misfit in his eccentric family. Consequently he has rebelled by becoming the most boring man alive. When his twin sister is kidnapped by a dragon, he is compelled to go on a quest to find her, uncovering some terrible (and hilarious) family secrets along the way. Region: London, UK The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Iain De Caestecker

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Audiofrog — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:04:04 -0400

I totally want to read this!!

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Dreamy far off look — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:08:49 -0400

User name: Dreamy far off look Title:Rainbow Hair Genre:Young Adult Synopsis: Adam, a fifteen-year-old clarinetist, loses his vivacious and popular girlfriend, Caroline, to an amateur guitarist. Full of adolescent, misplaced anger, he takes to recording his thoughts in a composition notebook. Soon, his thoughts shift focus to a vaguely punk girl in his English class, who he takes to calling Rainbow Hair, due to her multi-colored locks. As his writing begins to revolve more and more around this mysterious outlier, we are introduced to her perspective. These two radically different people find themselves asking the same questions: "Who am I?" and more importantly, "Does anyone care?" Region: Suburban America The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Logan Lerman or Keir Gilchrist

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deadlymouse15 — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:09:02 -0400

User name: deadlymouse15 Title: Tea Time Genre: general fiction/mystery Synopsis: Brendolyn ‘Lyn’ Myers goes back to her hometown after leaving it 15 years ago at the age of eighteen. Upon arriving, she opens a small café called Tea Time that is an immediate hit among the locals. She also buys the local legendary ‘haunted’ house that is still as feared among the kids as it was when she was little. As she begins restoring the old house, she begins finding odd things in the walls, like notes and letters leading her to a hidden place. She has an ominous feeling that she doesn’t want to find out where the clues will lead her, but she has a pressing need to find out. Region: Elsewhere, Kentucky The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Charisma Carpenter

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DizzyThoughts — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:18:25 -0400

Username: Dizzy Thoughts Title: The Identity Thief Genre: Mystery, Supense, Thriller Synopsis: No one at Express-O, the coffee shop renowned for its terrible drinks, expected Calissa O'Malley, daugter and sole heiress of a business tycoon, to wander in one Tuesday morning, wild-eyed and babbling about not knowing who she is. They laughed, assuming this was just another stunt from the renowned party girl who thrived off of publicity. The police escorted her home and her father paid to keep the issue quiet. But Calissa isn't lying, not this time. Nothing about the O'Malley way of life is familiar, anywhere from the posh townhouse to the dysfunctional family dynamics. All she wants is to remember where she fit into the chaos, but looking at her former life with a fresh set of eyes reveals dangers and secrets behind every pair of glossed lips. And then there's That Memory, the one that doesn't seem to fit. The piece that came from a different puzzle. The secret that Calissa believes may hold the key to the attack that left her memory blank. But how can she figure anything out when her father remains cold and distant, her mother refuses to acknowledge the past, her boyfriend can't look her in the eye and her friends don't know anymore about her than she herself does? She'd better figure out fast, though, because time is running out for this pretty girl; next time, she might lose more than just her memory. Region: USA: New York: New York City The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: A younger version of Zoe Saldana (somehow)?

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DizzyThoughts — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:19:15 -0400

Oops, my location is USA: Minnesota: Elsewhere :S

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.ethereal. — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:19:22 -0400

Username: .ethereal. Title: The Opposite Game (working title) Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: In a game of chess, the queen is the most powerful piece. In a game of chess, there are two queens. Black and white, cold and warm, Anastasia and Evanya. Two powerful young women, rivals from birth, locked in an endless struggle for victory. In the world of the chessboard, power shifts constantly. The royal families and their households take part in ritual games witnessed by everyone. To lose is unthinkable, and yet there can be only one victor each time. Before each game, the priest-like Strategists devise a plan of action. They are the trusted advisers of the queens, the ones who create the game before it is even played. Anastasia is dark, mysterious, and hungry for power--but is she as evil as her enemies believe her to be? Evanya is light, vain, and relishes the adoration of her people--but may not be as superficial as she seems. When the two magnificent queens meet in a game larger than any other, who will triumph and who will find themselves in check? Region: USA: Virginia: Hampton Roads The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Probably Keira Knightley as Anastasia and maybe Evanna Lynch as Evanya

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Robin W. Rapagna — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:21:35 -0400

Robin W. Rapagna The Witch and the Kid YA/Fantasy Lydia Wolfsbane is a Witch. Not just any your average run of the mill Witch, but an elemental Witch. Her element is Spirit. This means that she was born with the mastery of the other four elements; Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. She lives in a grand old Victorian house with beautiful gardens along with her familiar, Fred. Fred isn't just any old familiar either. He is an Irish Cunning Cat. Irish Cunning Cats are only born once every thirty-three years, in one litter, which always has five kittens. There is always four males and one female. They are all born with very special magical abilities. Fred can fly and shape shift into any other creature. His sister, Eloise, can become invisible and walk right through solid objects. His oldest brother George, can breathe fire like a dragon! His next oldest brother Ian, who causes earthquakes to happen and make any plant grow. His younger brother Cedric, can control the weather. The male Irish Cunning Cat lives for exactly ninety-nine years, no more, no less. The female only lives for thirty-three years. Join us in their story, if you will, about how Lydia and Fred find the young boy who calls out to her in her dreams and rescues him from his horrible fate. US/South Carolina/Eslewhere Actress: Megan Fox

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NemesisWarfare — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:21:53 -0400

User name: NemesisWarfare Title: The Avenging Flame Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: A group of Bandits that dub themselves: "The Death Skull Company" find begin attacking small towns across Sindain.There name spreads as quickly as they do, and soon they become a feared group, lead by a man who is simply known as: "Grim.". Lark Duran, a simple townsmen watches horrifically as his family is set ablaze right before his eyes. Helpless, Lark, pleads, threatens and even prays as his heart tears a part. After nearly burning alive trying to save the remnants of his family, Lark is bestowed the Element of Fire and turns his out of control, furry towards 'The Death Skull Company." In doing so he nearly destroys his own town and his own friends. With 'Grim' on the run, and his neighbors worried about Lark bringing trouble to the town, he is told to leave. With that, he plots his revenge and thus begins his adventure of the country Sindain. Region: Canada, Alberta, Calgary The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Cast: Lark Duran (Main) - Liam Neeson (Taken) Grim - John Malkovich (RED) Drake Chaos - Ryan Renalds (Green Lantern) Aaron Kaine - Ian McKellen (X-Men - LOTR) Coral Levius - Kate Beckinsale (Underworld)

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DelilahMakeBelieve — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:27:44 -0400

User name: DelilahMakeBelieve Title: The Mona Tiger Genre: Sci-fi/supernatural Synopsis: Mona is a hybrid tiger. However, unlike all the other genetically created human/animals, Mona was unaware. She was the first hybrid ever made and something went terribly wrong. Scared, the hybrid society thought it best that she was brought up as a human; to believe she was a human. But that idea went downhill when Mona noticed she had retractable claws. She was taken out of human society by a mysterious man called Shandor before things got out of hand. At the age of sixteen, Mona now has to learn everything about the hybrid community and what exactly they were made for. Region: Australia: Brisbane The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Mia Wasikowska, with her long hair

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BranduinS — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:29:06 -0400

User name: BranduinS Title: Dog Tags Genre: Alt. History Synopsis: When seven year old Valeriya Volkova's older brother goes missing, she finds herself the eldest child in her family and directly responsible for the honor of her family name. Like all eldest children in the New Republic, she's shipped away to a military compound for training and education to prepare her for her place in a nation built on "the strength of youth." What begins as a grand adventure soon becomes a nightmare as Valeriya discovers the depths of military corruption in the New Republic and the hidden purpose of the New Republican child army. Growing up in the military with her friend and mentor Katyenka Lenskaya, she races to uncover a rapidly vanishing past, and to save her home from the dark secret that threatens it. Region: Eastern Europe - Poland The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Valeriya - Dakota Fanning Katyenka - Emma Watson

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BranduinS — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:31:53 -0400

Dude. Your novel sounds so. cool. I'd really like to read it when you're done.

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zenfrodo — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:33:00 -0400

User name: zenfrodo Title: Blood Circles Genre: Horror/Supernatural/Fantasy Synopsis: A full-tilt, straight-on godsawful Journey/Hardy Boys/Young Wizards Mary-sue mashup! Let's do a cover of an INTENTIONAL WTF novel: A Blade for the mysterious, shadowy Association, Kris Mountainhawk uses the Hardys as unwitting bait to trap a serial killer loose on the streets of New Orleans at Mardi Gras, a killer using blood, torture and death to raise power -- but then they find the ritual murders were only practice, and his real target is much bigger: the rock band Journey... Region: USA: Ohio: Columbus The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Hmmm. the *young* Shaun Cassidy and Parker Stevenson as Joe & Frank Hardy (as portrayed in the HB Mysteries in the 70s); I'd snag the members of Journey circa 1981 (Escape album) to play themselves, and a short-haired Summer Glau as Kris Mountainhawk.

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Lady Amber — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:42:36 -0400

User name: Lady Amber Title: Twisted Gold Genre: Historical Fiction Synopsis: Aemilia is a Gallian taken from her homeland to serve as a slave in Ancient Rome. Seven years have passed and Aemilia is owned by her second master. She’s lost all hope of freedom and is resigned to her fate…or is she? Long after she has given up, something, somewhere, gives her a push and she is cast out and sold to a high ranking Roman official. Many different characters will cross Aemilia’s path that will bring her to the most pivotal moment of her young life. What will she choose? Will she choose freedom, or be a slave forever? Region: Edmond, OK, USA The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Jennifer Lawrence (dirty blonde hair please)

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BranduinS — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:43:44 -0400

*Not paying attention My region is California: San Francisco

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lauragschmidt — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:45:27 -0400

username: lauragschmidt title: AL genre: YA synopsis: Esther-Ruth Alabama Dawson has always kept her lives separate. Skating at the park with her two best friends in the afternoons, volunteering at her parents' ministry on the weekends. Her parents work at a local chapter of Love Wins Out, a place for people hoping to "live a life free of same-sex attraction", or at least that's what their brochure says. Al mostly just watches the little ones while mom or dad is in meetings. Al's got everything planned out: last year of high school with her two best friends, and then on to her mom's alma mater up north, where she'll study to be a teacher. Senior year is looking good. That is, until Ryan Colfax moves into town. Beautiful and openly gay, the new girl brings her own level of controversy to this small town. But that's nothing compared to the upheaval in Al's own life when she finds herself falling in love with Ryan. As Al tries to keep her relationship a secret from her friends and, most importantly, her parents, Ryan pushes her to tell everyone the truth. But when the truth finally does come out, things don't go as Ryan thought they would, and Al's parents send her to live with her "Aunt" Nora, who runs a home for "wayward" girls in the middle of nowhere. Al comes back a completely different person, determined not to ever let anyone close. Shielding herself with drugs, alcohol and sex with whatever guy will pay attention, Al's perfectly planned life is spiraling out of control. Her mother knows her forgiveness and acceptance hold the key to her daughter's salvation, but will she be able to break through her own prejudices before Al's self-destruction is complete? Region: USA : California : Santa Clarita who would play the main character in a movie adaptation? Al would be played by a young, dark-haired Thora Birch and Ryan would be played by Blake Lively

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GhostNox181 — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:46:10 -0400

Well, I suppose, why not? User Name: GhostNox181 Title: After Image Genre: Teen Romance/ Paranormal Synopsis: Nobody said life was going to be easy, but nobody ever told Ruthie that it was going to be this hard, either. Just before her senior year, Ruthie's best friend and high school sweetheart, Jack, dies in a terrible car accident of unknown cause. Ruthie, who had been planning her entire life after high school around life with Jack, shatters both mentally and physically. She struggles to grasp the concept that Jack will no longer be there to hold her hand, take her to prom, or even graduate with her. It doesn't help that everytime she feels like she might be able to move on, she runs into his twin brother, Jazz. Jazz knows there is little he can do but wait out her mourning, but just how long is it going to take? Then Ruthie gets the surprise of her life. After a particularly bad day, Ruthie comes home to find Jack's ghost in her bedroom. Jack has a problem; he can't move on until he sets a few things right. The only problem is he doesn't know it is he has to do, and the longer he stays, the harder it becomes for Ruthie to distinguish reality from her wishes, especially as her feelings for Jazz grow. But with Jack back, will Ruthie be able to see Jazz as his own person, or will her fear of losing Jack keep them both from moving on? Region: USA: Mass, Metrowest Actor to play Ruthie? Well gee, I honestly have to say someone unknown. I don't think I could picture anybody famous playing my character. However, the twins.... I think I'd honestly love to see Tom Felton play twins. He could easily be a ghost and an angry/grieving seventeen year old.

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stupidforgottenpassword — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:57:56 -0400

Username: stupidforgottenpassword Title: The Love Line Genre: I am not entirely sure yet. It has some romance I guess. Synopsis: Abigail Carter is shocked when her new boss sends her across the country to an off-the-map town in Texas on what proves to be the most interesting assignment of her life. Abby has one month to get a job, meet the locals, and find a story to write about. With no obvious opportunities in the little farm town of Silent Creek, Abby is sure that she will lose her job; that is until she meets Ross Sloane, a cowboy with musical abilities that have never been reached before who has written a song that manages to depict the depths of love. The mysterious rancher has a secret, however. In one short month, Abby's whole life will turn around. Region: USA::New York::Albany Actor to play Abby: not sure, maybe Keira Knightley. I would have to see where the book takes Abby first.

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ReadySetWrite — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:01:14 -0400

User name: ReadySetWrite Title: Plots Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: In the city of Alden, characters are so lifelike, they come out of books. Literally. Not that anyone wants them to, of course. After a character comes out of a book, the story stops changing each time you read it. Jasmine thinks she's going to have an awesome summer. She's got a job at her favorite bookstore, her mom is in Greece, and her dad is working. Things start getting weird when she hears her boss threatening people in an empty office with a book in her hand. Sooner rather than later, Jazz meets Tom Sawyer, discovers that her boss sells book characters into slavery, and travels out to middle-of-nowhere Iowa to uncover the dastardly plot. Oh, and freeing the hundreds of enslaved book characters that are working on a "project" is on her list too. Region: USA: Virginia: Northern The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Hailey Steinfeld

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supersinger473 — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:07:17 -0400

User name: supersinger473 Title: The Things I’m Subject To Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: An amazing opportunity, her mother said. You'll learn so much, her mother said. Well now she's a test subject for (Evil Science Inc.) and she has two options, finish the tests and die, or she and her new found friend can break out ASAP. Region: USA::Washington::Seattle The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Adelle would be played by Rachel McAdams with short hair.

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supersinger473 — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:10:54 -0400

sorry the corporation does have a name it's Impetus Science Incorporated

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Lollem — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:10:55 -0400

May as well toss in my effort, just in case its not too late. Username: Lollem Title: The Wrong Sort Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: Turns out life on a farm wasn't much preparation for the amoral, "might is right" society that sprung up after the creation of intergalactic space travel. Who knew? Liz sure didn't. Luckily, she's got a spine of adamantium and the wiles and wits to make it work. In the new dog eat dog world, Liz decided that she'd make it - whatever it took. If you can't beat them, join them. Now a bounty hunter, willing to go after anyone for the right price, Liz is as tough and capable as the rest of them and not at all afraid to do whatever it takes to reach her goals. Jimmy's not exactly sure how he got in this situation. All he'd wanted to do was volunteer his mechanical know-how on a ship for a year or two - make enough money so he could afford to settle down back planetside, and never have to venture into the hassle of space again. Now Jimmy is mixed all up in what his Momma would call "The Wrong Sort," some totally insane girl is holding him hostage, and she's dead-set on revenge on Jimmy's employer. Unfortunately for Jimmy, she seems entirely too willing to just kill Jimmy and be done with it. Maybe his Momma was right when she said no good would come of his plans of short-term space employment. With the advent of space travel, the stars are the new frontier. And, as with any frontier, criminal elements gained a foothold far faster than the law. Liz wants to avenge a lost friend, Jimmy just wants to get home in one piece, and all of the 'verse is just looking for a quick buck. Region: USA: California, Stockton Actor to play Liz? Hmmm... I think Summer Glau would be amazing as Liz. Chord Overstreet would suit Jimmy quite well, I believe.

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Zeichwolf — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:12:28 -0400

I'm a little embarrassed at a self-nomination, but after three years of NaNoWriMo and finally finding a project I think I can finish... I'm all in for this! User name: Zeichwolf Title: To Ride the Wind Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: In the world of Sel'Kor, there is an ancient legend of Elementals who gave creation to the lands, seas, and beings. These Elementals constantly clash, the energy from their battles fueling life itself. However, now and again one will fall, and will be reborn among the creatures that live in the lands of their creation. These hosts, newly born, are referred to as "Effigies". Some Effigies are largely unknown throughout their lives, but throughout history Effigies have always been those who have made themselves known in some way. Some have been heroes, others villains; some have been leaders, while others were tyrants. All that is known is that these Effigies have always made themselves known eventually. When they die, the Elementals are reborn to begin their battle again. However, for some reason all four Elementals have fallen simultaneously, creating unrest; if there is no war to create the energies that sustain life, the world will slowly end. No new children will be born. The world will slowly wither away. People have begun hunting for the four Effigies, and are willing to go so far as to execute them in order to bring the Elementals back. Sagon, a young man from a village on the outskirts of the Wheatcliff Plains, lives a normal life until he is chosen as the Effigy of Wind, and with it comes a huge change in his life. A group seeks to capture and execute the Effigies... and now that Sagon is one, his life is in danger. Fleeing home and family, he sets forth on a journey of survival only to discover that there is more to the situation than meets the eye... Region: US::North Carolina::Charlotte The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I have no idea. ._.; I know nothing about actors!

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hireadd — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:15:37 -0400

User name: hireadd Title: Love Phenomenon Genre: Romance Synopsis: As the leader of Love Syndrome, one of the most popular boybands in South Korea, Choi Kihun has a lot of responsibilities. Taking care of his four younger bandmates, polishing the band's public image, and keeping his bisexuality a secret would be enough stress for anyone - but then he meets Kang Seunghwa, the flighty-but-charismatic leader of Love Syndrome's fiercest rival band. PHENOM.ENON. A flashy, brand-new boyband that's doing what no band has managed in years - challenging Love Syndrome's position in the charts. PHENOM.ENON is catchy and danceable where Love Syndrome is sultry and romantic, but both the bands and their leaders complement each other perfectly. That's why their managers choose the two bands to collaborate on a mini-album, bringing Kihun and Seunghwa into constant contact. When friendship between Love Syndrome and PHENOM.ENON is essential to keeping the project afloat, how long can Kihun set a good example for his bandmates... and keep his feelings for Seunghwa from rising to the surface? Region: Seattle, WA The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I wish I knew more young Korean actors of the right age! But Shim Changmin would have a good face for Seunghwa.

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BranduinS — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:24:47 -0400

I would also totally read this. I second this nomination!

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Eiki — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:26:26 -0400

Going to give it a try this year as well! User name: Eiki Title: The Exquisite Gentleman Goes to War Genre: Young Reader / Fantasy Synopsis: Gospeldt Lightgood runs a small shoe making workshop and is thought of as the best shoe maker in all the country. He takes in a young boy by the name of Joe Kingsly as an apprentice to pay back his mother, a young nurse herself, for healing his wounds years ago. Lightgood is a quirky man, lanky and eccentric, seen as strange by most of the town, but a skilled shoe maker nonetheless. A string of disappearances relating to people Lightgood has taken as clients has lead inspector Sabiel Allan to suspect Lightgood of murder. Joe follows the clues and tries to clear Lightgood's name, drawing himself into an other worldly conflict greater than anyone has ever known. As Joe dives deeper into the strange world of Lightgood, he learns of a connection between the mayor of their town that spans worlds and generations. Region: USA::North Carolina::Charlotte The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: The main character is Lightgood, so it would need to be someone tall and who can pull off socially awkward in a humourous manner. In my mind, Lightgood is a mix of Woody Harrelson and Matt Smith, but with a bit more Smith than Harrelson.

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slushieofthedesert — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:28:48 -0400

User name: slushieofthedesert Title: The Secret of Perfection Genre: Adventure Synopsis: Maleia Andrews has always felt out of place in Rosetower's utopian society. The life she thought she knew is thrown for a spin when her Nana suddenly dies, leaving her with only old stories and a mysterious jewelry box that doesn't open. When a new dictator takes over, Maleia is suddenly on the clock. She must discover her families secrets and save the people she loves, and all before her 18th birthday! The truth will unfurl with every move she makes, and Maleia will have to address her own personal values, and choose whether to stick to them, or to do her duty to her friends and family. Region: NC-Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Alexia Fast would play Maleia, with her hair dyed dark brown. For Karoh, Maleia's best friend, I would cast Jason Dolley.

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Macoy — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:46:40 -0400

User name: macoy Title: The Blood and the Bones Genre: Fantasy Synopsis:It started with the greed of one. War is upon the land of the three deities. The once peaceful realms are now shattered into utter chaos. The blood drive of Lakan Wakaraksil has put the entire world out of balance. In the war of men, only the deities can bring the balance back to the entire world. Region: Asia::Philippines The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Hmmm Sean Bean I guess =D and maybe Cesar Montano from the movie The Great Raid =D

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DCFanatic47 — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:58:03 -0400

I'll throw my hat into the ring, too... Username: DCFanatic47 Title: Such Things as Ghosts Genre: Supernatural / Suspense Synopsis: Paranormal investigator Kirsten Verbeck is reluctantly returning to the home she fled 10 years ago, her team and television production crew in tow, wondering when she became depraved enough to peddle her childhood trauma as reality television. More than a century earlier, circus magnate James A. Bailey has come to the same home bury the brother he abandoned. Despite his great successes, he is perpetually haunted by his teenage act of selfishness and cowardice. Now the house he built for his brother to make amends for his past serves as a torturous reminder of his failures. While Kirsten and Bailey live a century removed from one another, both find themselves confronted with the demons of their past at the house in Holly, Michigan. As the intertwined tales of the ghost hunter and the ringleader build to a frenzied crescendo, it becomes clear that the house will not let either escape the encounter unscathed. Region: Northern Virginia Actors: Kirsten Verbeck - Gillian Jacobs James Bailey - Dennis Hopper (R.I.P.) or Sean Connery

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Jon the Storyteller — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:00:54 -0400

User Name: Jon the Storyteller Title: The Greene Mountain Boys Genre: Young Adult (with a Fantasy rising) Synopsis: Just follow the map backward to get home, he thought. Yeah right, he heard in his head, just as plain as if it was one of his brothers talking behind him. It kind of caught him by surprise. He sure was glad it was his imagination. Yup, real glad. Here was where the line on the map turned back in the direction it was going before, back to his left. So, here he turned too. And once again, he started counting. “Five” came up real fast, just as quickly as the tree standing right in front of him. The weird thing was he was sure he didn’t see the tree from where he was standing just ten seconds ago. It was almost a clearing just five steps back. Now the young kid was wondering if he was losing his marbles (yes, this is where the “lost marbles” thing comes in). And he should have had no trouble seeing it from just about anywhere he had just been, either. This tree was huge. And when I say “huge”, I mean it was HUGE. RayWes had never seen a tree this gimungous. It was as big around as his bedroom and the branches were so heavy that they hung almost to the ground. He could climb onto the limbs without even ascending the tree itself. After rolling the map and tucking it into his back pocket, Ray grabbed one of the big boughs and pulled himself up. He scurried along the branch as well as he could, but the one he was on was nearly as big around as any single tree he had ever scaled. He scooted along until he got to where the branch joined up with the tree, turned his back against the trunk, hung his legs over the sides and just sat. He looked around but the youngest brother didn’t see a thing that looked familiar. The boy pulled the map out of his back pocket and tried to orient himself from it. But he couldn’t recognize anything he knew, so the drawing didn’t help anyhow. That was when "it" started. This whole thing started right at that very moment, the “bizarre” I mentioned at the beginning. Right when Ray was ready to back down the tree and retrace his steps, that’s when everything changed. That’s when Ray said something (out loud mind you---that’s important) that changed everything forever. But he couldn’t have known. How could he? He was just a kid in a hurry to get home for dinner. So he said it. Well, he thought first. He thought, maybe it was stupid to climb this thing. Then, as Ray turned to back down the tree he said, to himself but, out loud nonetheless, “Man, all I want to do is go home.” Region::USA Vermont The actor to play the main character in the movie adaptation: There are any number of solid, sturdy Redwoods who would be up for the role, though a few local, unknown white pines might like a shot.

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FireFly_2 — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:08:56 -0400

oops... forgot to include my username: FireFly_2

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mustardgirl — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:16:39 -0400

User name: mustardgirl Title: Napoleon Sucks at Halo, and Other Discoveries Genre: YA SciFi Synopsis: Joey has been in love with Alexis since they were five years old and she threw sand in his eyes. He'll do anything to impress her - including making a time machine from scratch with the help of his best friend, Wade. Joey and Wade have a mutual thing for science, and so together they "invent" a time machine by spray-painting a cardboard box red and super-gluing antennae from Wade's broken TV set on the top. To their mixed delight and chagrin, they're able to bring Peter the Great all the way from Russia to Joey's basement. But then other long-dead famous people randomly start popping by - it seems the time machine doesn't work quite the way it's supposed to. Catherine de Medici, Mussolini, Marilyn Monroe, Napoleon...what are you supposed to do when your world is suddenly overrun by historical figures? How will Louisa May Alcott write Little Women if she's stuck in the 21st century? Why won't Napoleon leave? Does Peter have a thing for Alexis's best friend Kendra? Most importantly, will Marilyn stay till Wade's birthday and sing to him? Region: USA : Illinois : Chicago The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I think Michael Cera would be perfect for Joey, and I'd love to see Ellen Page or someone similar be Alexis.

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Ectw101 — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:24:33 -0400

User name: ectw101 Title: The War of Truths: The Eastern Front Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: World War I from 1914-1919. World War II from 1939-1945. World War III from 2065-2072, fought for environmental reasons. World War IV began in 2078 ended in 2096, lasting for 18 years, causing devastating destruction from nuclear weapons, and resulting in the creation of 7 meganations. At this point, the time was reset to Year 1, as the population of the earth dropped from a recently achieved 12 billion people down to 8 billion. With this drastic loss of population, the meganations are now looking for ultimate control, power to rule the world. In Year 13, what would have been 2109, World War V begins. Follow four of these nations in the first installment of the War of Truths. Region: USA:: Maine The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: There is no one designated as the "main" character as there are four nations with four main leaders. However the fifth aspect is the "World Council" the head of which would look like Jesper Christensen.

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Kohakuu — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:26:03 -0400

User name: Kohakuu Title: Red Earth Genre: Science-Fiction Synopsis: A Post-Apocalyptic world in which civilization on Earth has split into two factions- the Overs, the hardy, separated and self-governed cities on the surface, and the Unders, the technologically advanced, united empire that burrowed underground following the cataclysm. A young Over girl spends her days hunting through the rubble of the Old World, and is about to meet one of the Unders, a security testing hacker who is exiled after he angers the high government. Neither knew that their meeting would lead to the discovery of the greatest kept secret of the past thousand years. And once they do, what will they do with the information they now possess? Region: USA The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Samantha: Emma Watson Arion: Haven't thought about it >.>

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Kohakuu — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:27:20 -0400

Forgot to put in Region all the way, Massachusetts, Metrowest

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SaraKG — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:37:59 -0400

User name: SaraKG Title: White October Run Genre:Literary Fiction Synopsis: Her name is Lavender Chevalier, birth name: Violet Anne Carson. She was a graduate student working on her Master's degree in atomic physics when her world is turned upside down at the discovery of a new supervirus in her research lab. After a long weekend away from her research, she is snatched up by the Department of Internal Security. After being released with demands to finish her project under penalty of retribution, she finds herself caught up in a whirlwind of the unknown - fighting for her life and making the most difficult decisions she has yet to face - when she discovers a man and a secret that the government has been keeping under wraps for years. The man knows what kind of trouble she's gotten herself into, and knows how to help her. Through a forced camaraderie, and an unusual reverence for each others' lives, they try their luck against the odds. She fights hastily for her freedom, while he forges a personal vendetta of his own. Region: USA: New York: Ithaca The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Violet: Ellen Page Blaise (man): a younger Daniel Craig

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Juliet. — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:44:22 -0400

User name: Juliet. Title: War for Souls Genre: Fantasy Synopsis:They were brothers, and they were forced to fight. Not in a war for their country, or in a noble, honorable fight; they were forced to fight to keep the balance of nature. They weren’t asked, they had no choice. They were brothers, and they hated one another before and after they died, and that was all because of Rachel. She's long dead now, though, and there's a new girl, but now that the boys are this far along into their work, they have to complete the task. Or, they've got to die trying to keep their side winning. Region: USA: Florida: Tampa The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Jared Leto would play Jude. He's the likeliness inspiration for him, anyways, and the guy would totally pull off this character. I think someone like young!Christian Slater would be Abel, and Rachel McAdams is definitely Rachel. Clemence Poesy would probably be Sophie, or at least, that's the closest match I can think of.

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mattmanp — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:47:57 -0400

Username: mattmanp Title: Not So Beautiful Game Genre: Sports Synopsis: A black american soccer player is faced with the dream of playing in Europe. There his dream becomes a nightmare when faced with racism and hatred. He must overcome injury and being the victim of a hate crime to keep his dream of being a professional soccer player alive.

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TheGreatCurve — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:48:07 -0400

Thank you! I just read your synopsis, the story sounds awesome. Good luck!

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amydeering — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:53:53 -0400

User name: amydeering Title: New Blood (Ravenwick Prep) ### This cover is begging for PLAID or BLOOD. Or BLOODY PLAID. It's all good. ### Genre: Young Adult Urban Fantasy Synopsis: When her grandmother enters a nursing home, Cordelia Glass and her father move into her grandmother's home in Ravenwick. At her grandmother's request, she attends the prestigious Ravenwick Prep, which she soon learns is a preparatory school for the supernatural. Cordelia is used to being the new student, having moved 8 times in her 16 years, and she's also used to being picked on for being a "ginger." But, her red hair and freckles are the least of her problems when it becomes clear she has supernatural abilities she cannot control. With the help of a witch, a werewolf, and two vampire cousins who are in a battle for her heart as well as her blood, she must learn to control her powers to save herself and the school from a menacing vampire alumnus who wants to ruin the annual Samhain festival and take control of the town. Region: USA, Northern Virginia The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Old School Lindsay Lohan (aka the Mean Girls and Parent Trap era when she was a talented, fresh-faced ginger girl who wasn't checking into jail or rehab every 3 months)! Sadly, fresh-faced Lindsay has gone the way of the ghost so option #2, Emma Stone?

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pyrofreeze — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:54:44 -0400

just noticed a typo >_> Should be "Liesel’s charge Cinderella tells her godmother that she is with child."

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Arbitrary Nightmare — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 23:06:56 -0400

User name: Arbitrary Nightmare Title: Inferno Genre: YA / Fantasy Synopsis: Jasper Welsh is just a regular teen living in Harlington City with his parents. It's Governors' Day, the special day set aside once a year to celebrate the Governors that have ruled over the country. During the celebrations, Jasper discovers a very special - and unusual - power which burns inside him. When he accidentally kills a soldier with his new power, he's forced to run away from everything he's ever known, with the soldiers following him, seeking revenge, and a mysterious cloaked man seeming to always be a step behind him. Can Jasper survive on his own and learn to control his power before it's too late? Region: Australia :: Melbourne The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Alex Pettyfer

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Captain Sunshine — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 23:10:04 -0400

You know what? What the heck! I'll just post here because... Username: Captain Sunshine Title: Supernatural Tales of a Russian Boy-Genius Genre: Adventure Synopsis: Nicolaas Bashmakov is Russian. He's also seventeen. He also graduated high school when he was 10. He's on the run from Russian spies, who see him as a threat to the country, and he's completely, hopelessly, utterly lost in the underground Federal Bureau of Supernatural Investigation. Brooke Eaton is American. Born and raised. She's 16. Her father runs the FBSI. She, too, is seen as a threat to her country, but no one will tell her why. She doesn't know that the whispers in her head aren't normal. She doesn't understand that not everyone can do the things she can do. Ivana Misostova is missing, cliche men-in-black are tracking down agents, weather's going mad, and strange things are happening all over the world. The FBSI has lost it's funding, and everything will go to hell in a hand basket unless someone can help. Brooke wants to be the hero for a change. Fighting bad guys, saving the world, being generally badass. Nico only wants to find Ivana. But, naturally, he gets dragged into the 'saving the world' mess. With help from Nico's chosen partners, Natalie and Thomas, there's a chance, if at least a slim one, that they'll succeed. That is, if societal differences rip them apart. Region: USA! New Mexico Actors to play them in a movie: Nico: (Russian) Hey, I don't know any Russian Actors... That's a must. Good Russian accent. Black hair, either died or natural. Brooke: (New Englander) I would say Jennifer Lawrence, but she's too old for the part... But Brooke looks like her. Natalie: (Texan) Maybe someone who looks like Ashley Greene. Thomas: (Mexican) As long as it's not George Lopez, I'm pretty sure I'd be okay..... I don't know any Mexican actors either.

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Liamliayaum — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 23:10:41 -0400

User name: Liamliayaum Title: Untraveled Perception Genre: Mainstream fiction Synopsis: Layla Wall had been through hell and back when Cassius, the ruthless murderer intent on spilling her blood and torturing her to death, had found her again a year ago. She had thought everything was over and that she could finally enjoy her life, marrying the person who had saved her in more ways than one could count until Paisley Saunders appeared on her doorstep, slowly unraveling Layla's fragile life. Region: USA: :Michigan: :Upper Penisula The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Olivia Wilde

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DrElementary — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 23:30:40 -0400

User name: DrElementary Title: From Orc to Orc Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: A young Orc by the name of Gromsk embarks on a journey to find fame and fortune in the lands of the humans. He signs on to the leading expeditionary force assigned to scout the land and opposition before the first wave arrives. Before he can even step onto the boat, however, he meets a grizzled, one-eyed veteran who takes him under his wing. The veteran alternates between dispensing sage and somewhat prescient advice and driving Gromsk insane with rage. Times are not all fun and games, however, as soon after landing Gromsk participates in his first horrific battle. Before long the entire land is in turmoil as a volcano erupts and magic returns to the land in a devastating wash. Can Gromsk live long enough to return home? And, more importantly, what is the veteran's strange obsession with pineapples? Region: USA::Missouri::Springfield The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Chris Pine

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Capitalist Pig — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 23:47:51 -0400

User name: Capitalist Pig Title: We Never Sleep Genre: Mystery/Thriller/Suspense Synopsis: Andrew Pendleton, one of Pinkerton's National Detective Agency's best and brightest, was caught completely unawares when he entered the case of a dwindling whaling titan's murder. What he assumed would be a straightforward investigation quickly revealed a complex web of sociopaths in a wide range of industries, from a crazed plastic surgeon running out of post-war "canvasses" to a big-game hunter who made his fortune in the grandfather clock business; each is hiding his or her own ruinous set of secrets linking them to the whaler, and willing to do anything to keep them as such. Pendleton must make sense of a depraved assortment of rapscallions as he battles against worsening insomnia. Region: USA, Ohio The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Daniel-Day Lewis! :{D

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Violet James — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 23:48:00 -0400

User name: Violet James Title: "Anarchist In Wonderland" Genre: Satire, Humor, & Parody Synopsis: Take a classically overused fantasy universe. You know the one, wizards, princes, knights, dragons, etc. Now throw an anarchist into this overly cliched environment. Just like an angry lab rat in a flimsy maze, he throws the little world off its hinges. Ignorance may be bliss, but is insight is euphoria? Is it better to govern yourself or late the hands of fate control you? Is it a miserable existence to always be content? Lich works through these questions as he sets out on a journey to change the world, or destroy it- he hasn't quite made up his mind. Region: USA: Maryland The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: An unknown drama student of about twenty-six majoring in the Immortal Bard, perhaps by the name of Patch or Macon, and has a frightful habit of quoting act 2, scene 2, lines 15 through 23 of "King Lear".

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alice-in-vunderland — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 23:57:48 -0400

Hi, I'm so embarrassed to be nominating myself, but here goes! Username: alice-in-vunderland Title: Forestsong (am okay with Forest Song too) Genre: YA/Fantasy Synopsis: The forest is all Evelyn knows until her foster mother, Clara, is murdered by the Royal Brigade, a group Evelyn had always admired and dreamed of joining. But now that the Crown Prince has disappeared, a tyrant named Villai has found it appropriate to seize the throne for his own ends. Having no home but the gentle forest any longer, Evelyn makes her way to the capital with vengeance in her heart. She picks up a travel companion, Oliver, along the way, and he serves as her guide to the capital, though he has a past of his own, and he is certainly not who he says he is. On the way, she also makes friends with a girl named Amy with the uncanny ability to read minds, and with whom she seems to share an instinctual connection. Once at the capital, she finds herself in the real world filled with intrigue and injustice, and she realizes just how sheltered she is. After being separated from Oliver and Amy and almost losing her own identity, will she succeed in her ultimate goal--bringing down the ones who took away her whole world? But there is more at stake than there seems to be, and secrets are being kept from Evelyn, ones that could affect her entire being, as well as the rest of the world. Region: Seattle, WA! Actress to play my lovely Evelyn: I can't think of a really perfect actress right now, but someone with really dark hair, light eyes (to wear violet contacts!), slender figure, and a slight wave in the hair. I'd like to also nominate my friend Cassandra who doesn't have her synopsis on her profile, but has emailed me an informal one. User: crvanness Title: Amp Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Anyway, synopsis, it's basically about a world where everyone has abilities, or tridents, but they're kept secret from children until they develop their own (for various reasons). The main character gets through high school without developing one, and ends up becoming an outcast in her school because of it. She's sent to a unique and secretive college where they specialize in people like her, who develop their tridents late, because late bloomers tend to have the strongest and most dangerous tridents and need special training. Her trident, as she soon realizes, is a bit more dangerous than the norm, though - she's what's called a 'surreal', a necromancer of sort that can age someone/thing from one month to a thousand years in a matter of seconds, killing them instantly. Supposedly surreals can also reverse aging processes, but no one knows how because they're so rare, there hasn't been one in hundreds of years. Anyway, add in a prophecy that could lead to saving or destroying the world, a lot of friends and super hot guys that also have amazing tridents, a few other races, and that half of the world has been taken over by killer orcs/cyclopes/whatever, and you have my book. Not sure what region she's in, or what actress she wants for her main character, but I think this is pretty fascinating, and definitely deserves a look. Thanks for your consideration! I love the work that has been done so far :)

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Sk8rgirl247 — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:26 -0400

User name: sk8rgirl247 Title: Fairmont High Genre: Chick Lit/ Young Adult fiction Synopsis: Although Fairmont High is located in the small town of Cherryville, NJ the drama is nothing short of big city. A compilation of the stories of four teens attending the high school Region: USA: Maryland The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: any of the actors from degrassi (Canadian teen drama) because the drama in this book so fits.

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JmAcosta21 — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:59 -0400

Username: JmAcosta21 Title: Vessel Genre: Supernatural/Science Fiction Synopsis: The rising of the Ice Moon marks the beginning of a great journey. A journey traveled by one of the most malevolent creatures known to man; a monster capable of ruining the lives of innocent people and even capable of wiping out entire species, but he is also the keeper of Balance throughout our Universe: he is the Devil. This journey is a rite of passage completed by all Great Devils throughout history. When the time comes, the Devil is given but one chance to find a Vessel that will carry his child- the heir to the icy throne. The Devil’s job, along with his sword, Sin- the creator of all past Great Devils- is to keep a stable symmetry among the different planes of existence. If that balance is disturbed, the Universe, along with all other dimensions, will implode on itself. The present Devil, who also calls himself David in the human world, must travel to the planet called Earth in order to find the Vessel for his son. It is because of Earth that the delicate balance of existence has been challenged. With all the Good emanating from the planet, the Devil must increase his Evil in tenfold. By finding a human so pure of heart, so full of Goodness to harbor a child so Evil, the balance will be restored for millenniums to come. But trouble arises when David meets Kate- the Vessel. He has only been capable of feeling hatred, anger, and fear for most of his life, but when he encounters the strong feelings of love and passion- feelings he had loathed for his entire life but never actually experienced- he begins to second guess his mission. Once his son is born, he will be unable to bring the Vessel back to his dimension with him no matter how much he wants to. Is he willing to destroy all of existence just for a little more time with the human he has come to love? Or will Sin force him to complete the task? Region: USA: Illinois Actor who would play the main character (The Devil): Paul Bettany!

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Kal-El525 — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:59 -0400

User name: Kal-El525 Title: Age of Heroes: Genesis Genre: Young adult / Science fiction Synopsis:15 year old Jacob Sumner has been having strange dreams. Dreams of flying and cataclysmic explosions. Jacob has discovered that he has abilities no human should possess. Then he meets a group of teenagers who have varying abilities like him, including a particularly 'fiery' girl named Anna. The teens show Jacob what has happened to him, what kind of new world he's become a part of. Their peace is short lived when Jacob's house is invaded and his Uncle Darin kidnapped. Before he was captured, Darin told Jake that superhuman abilities ran in their family's blood. He told Jake that, if anything should happen to him, to find his older brother Danny in Los Angeles. Jacob learns that Darin was kidnapped by a government agents that operate under a group that calls themselves "MASSIVE GENETICS". With the help of his new friends, Jacob plans to make his way to Los Angeles and find Danny, hoping to work with him to find out what happened to Uncle Darin. Little do they know that their every move is being watched and that, soon, they will be the ones being hunted. Region: USA - California The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Logan Lerman

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DaHamiltonian — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:02:04 -0400

My user name is DaHamiltonian The title of my novel is "Election Day" The genre is Literary Fiction A synopsis is as follows: After five weeks of campaigning, the nation heads to the polls. The governing National Party is widely expected to loose, and the opposition Socialists intend to form the government. Darcy Alexander, a Socialist campaign organizer, knows he's working in a winnable seat, and hits the pavement on election day to get out the vote. Politics is difficult, but the hardships of modern life are sometimes unbearable, and when a horrific incident forces Darcy to step back and examine why he's involved in the system, he begins to reevaluate what he sees the system as. In the same day as the fate of the nation is decided, so too will Darcy's own ideas about politics, life and his purpose in both of them be determined. My region is Canada:Ontario:Hamilton I'd like to think the actor who would play my main character in a move adaptation of the novel would be Ezra Miller. Maybe I just had him in mind when developing Darcy Alexander in my head, but he's extremely close to what I envision my lead as.

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Temporal — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:04:23 -0400

Username: Temporal Title: "Where the Angel Sings" Genre: Satire, Humor & Parody Synopsis: Japanese college student Iin Tatsuno is really having some luck issues. Unfortunately for his relatively peaceful life, the powers-that-be, called Patrons seemingly take pity on him. Well, SOME of them do. For the most part, they go out of their way to make Iin's life Hell (Lower Hell, at least). Heading up the side that wants to help? Selfish, me-first angel Rui. From that little flop, Iin has to suddenly deal with a memory-less Rui, keep his life afloat, and MAYBE get the girl. (His worst nightmare, really.) A hilarious parody of the average anime/manga, WtAS constantly references popular anime, and exaggerates everything that makes those anime popular with characters like a docile demon, an insane "brigade" leader who acts as Iin's best friend, her clueless brother, and a few intrusive Partonesses. Region: USA: Illinois The actor to play Iin? Definitely Crispin Freeman. He plays a bunch of anime characters, and the book is an anime parody. Plus, he has a good voice for the internal monologue. (See: Kyon.) He's got a sense of humor, and seems like he'd do well with the role. Plus, he's good at sounding skeptical or plain annoyed.

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-amanda-b- — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:07:54 -0400

User name: -amanda-b- Title: Disconnected Genre: YA Sci-fi Synopsis: Growing up in the Core, Nixie has always felt a bit out of place. She seems to be the only person who notices anything unusual, like the beauty of old buildings as they fall to pieces. Or the way her baby brother has become listless and dull. More than this, Nixie hates being connected to the Core. It terrifies her to know that every move she makes is monitored and recorded, even though she never does anything wrong. Despite her fears, Nixie accepted all these things years ago, believing nothing would ever change. But now she’s noticing a strange owl symbol scrawled on sidewalks and on the buildings she loves. They lead her to a spirited graffiti artist named Rya who tells her about an underground movement of others like them – artists, readers, people with questions the Core won’t answer – who have done the unthinkable and disconnected. And when a man throws himself off a bridge in the first suicide in Core history, his death sets in motion events that will change everything in Nixie’s world and force her to make the kind of choices she never knew she could have. Region: Dallas, Texas, USA Actress: I was going to say short-haired Emma Watson but I actually think Chloë Grace Moretz would be perfect.

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Kal-El525 — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:12:46 -0400

User name: Kal-El525 Title: Age of Heroes: Genesis Genre: Young adult / Science Fiction Synopsis: 15 year old Jacob Sumner has been having strange dreams. Dreams of flying and cataclysmic explosions. Jacob has discovered that he has abilities no human should possess. Then he meets a group of teenagers who have varying abilities like him, including a particularly 'fiery' girl named Anna. The teens show Jacob what has happened to him, what kind of new world he's become a part of. Their peace is short lived when Jacob's house is invaded and his Uncle Darin kidnapped. Before he was captured, Darin told Jake that superhuman abilities ran in their family's blood. He told Jake that, if anything should happen to him, to find his older brother Danny in Los Angeles. Jacob learns that Darin was kidnapped by a government agents that operate under a group that calls themselves "MASSIVE GENETICS". With the help of his new friends, Jacob plans to make his way to Los Angeles and find Danny, hoping to work with him to find out what happened to Uncle Darin. Little do they know that their every move is being watched and that, soon, they will be the ones being hunted. Region: USA - California The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Jacob Sumner - Logan Lerman

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Fieldy92 — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:28:10 -0400

User name: Fieldy92 Title: The Art of Drawing People Genre: Young Adult & Youth Synopsis: Randall is a loner, a solitary artist, struggling to earn his business degree at community college so he can escape the tedium of Springfield and start a life of his own. Life for Randall consists of nothing but his dorm, his classrooms, and his self-labeled Sanctuary – a grassy hill on the outskirts of the college that looks down on the entire campus. Here, Randall spends hours working in his sketchbook, releasing all of his pent-up worries and joys and stresses in the form of drawings. Sometimes, the pictures in Randall’s sketchbook feel more real to him than the world he actually lives in. Then one day, struck by inspiration, Randall draws a picture of a beautiful red-haired girl with golden eyes. Feeling strangely attracted to her, Randall is shocked to find that she is real – her name is Hannah, and he sees her walking around campus, sitting in lectures, and attending frat parties. Trying to understand how this is possible, he works his way into her life, hoping to learn more about her and where she came from. With his fantasy girl now a reality, Randall begins to wonder if his drawings are somehow responsible, and he loses himself in his sketchbook, trying desperately to recapture the same kind of magic. The more he delves into his artwork, the more he keeps returning to that first image of Hannah, and to the inspiration that brought her to life. But as Randall gets closer to her in the real world, he realizes the complexity of her character, the brokenness of her past, the fears constantly haunting her mind, and he wonders if he could have possibly created something so undoubtedly flawed and human. And as Hannah slowly captures his heart, Randall can’t decide if his pencil had given life to her on the paper, or if she had always been out there - just waiting to be traced into his life. Region: USA:Connecticut:North The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Hmmm... Randall could potentially be played by a nerdy Andrew Garfield, but Hannah would DEFINITELY be played by Emma Stone. Without a doubt.

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Nora — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:28:45 -0400

Username: Nora Title: The National Audubon Society's Field Guide to Geeks Genre: Science fiction Synopsis: Nathan the triceratops is a dimension hopping dinosaur. It happens every once in a while--a flickering, a crackle, and then a quantum leap. He can't control when or where he goes. And he brings whoever he happens to be touching at the time with him. One morning, coworkers Ruth and Sean skip their boring job and happen to meet Nathan--and, long story short, they accidentally hitch a ride. Cruising through interdimensional space, visiting planet after planet of hostile life forms, how will they ever get back to dear old Earth again? And more importantly, will they want to stay? Region: USA: New York: Albany The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I don't really know actors but someone short and quietly badass for Ruth and someone skinny and careful for Sean.

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Atria — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:29:04 -0400

User name: Atria Title: The End Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: Johnny knows something no one else does. Well no one else alive. It's a secret so big it'll effect the entire world. But the problem is he's not sure he can take telling anyone the news. The last months of his life he spends with this terrible secret and no one he's willing to share it with. What will he do for his for his final days? will he finally break and tell everyone the news? or will he make it to the end of his days without breaking anyone's hearts? Region: Ohio, United States The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Erm Prolly...Tom felton? It's kinda hard to tell though

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GoriasXY — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:36:46 -0400

User name: GoriasXY Title: Rogue Genre: Urban Fantasy/Science Fiction Synopsis: "That's impossible." "'Impossible'? Kid, there are blood mages walking the streets of Great Britain - you've seen them yourself! One of your closest friends is a walking, talking corpse. And a damn shadow just materialised out of thin air and opened the Prime Minister's throat. The world's changed. The world's gone mad. 'Impossible' doesn't exist anymore." Ryan McGovern would always complain about his mundane life, but normality is fast becoming a thing of the past. A bizarre series of events finds him on the run alongside a band of rogue Government agents as Great Britain descends into chaos. The agents are out to find and destroy the very object they helped create: the elusive Rainbow Ark. En route, they will have to deal with seers and mages, politically correct zombies, and the world's worst superhero. But what is so special about the Rainbow Ark, and why are so many people willing to kill - or die - to get their hands on it? Region: UK: Various locations, but primarily based in Glasgow and London The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Gotta go with James McAvoy as Ryan - right nationality, right age (roughly) and a great actor. Tom Hardy and Freema Agyeman would be perfect fits for two of the rogue agents, too.

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Sesso — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 01:33:28 -0400

User name: Sesso Title: The Music Generation Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: In a futuristic world where music has been outlawed one city has forced the Government back and pleged aligiance to rap, scream, and rock on forever. This city, know all over the world as Knightmute city, is known as Beat Central to its residents. In Beat Central resides the Composer. A machine that reads all of your heart and soul then materalizes your Spirit of Music, which is your own personal companion. As the bands of Beat Central learned of this they quickly started learning to fight with their Spirit of Music for new territory. In the Year 21b-87 a young boy named Sesso runs away from home, and ends up getting tangled up in the middle of the largest Battle of the Bands that has been brewing for the past fifty years. Will his newly awakened Spirit of Music be enough to survive this massive battle that he has been unexpectedly thrown into the middle of or will he end up getting severed, seperated from his Spirit of Music forever never to enjoy music again? Region: USA: California: Los Angles The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation:

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Sesso — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 01:36:11 -0400

AH forgot the actor, but it would have to be Tom Felton, except he wouldn't be an a** like he is in Harry Potter

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writethewrong — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 01:40:34 -0400

User name: Writethewrong Title: Control Genre: Adventure Synopsis: On my page Region: USA: Nevada: Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: There are three main characters in my novel so... Zooey Deschanel as Ellen, Micheal Cera as Ian, and ??? for Andi!

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alice-in-vunderland — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 01:42:42 -0400

Ooh, a modern Pygmalion--sounds fascinating. I definitely second this nomination!

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Naril — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 01:42:58 -0400

User name:Naril Title: Beta: A Novel of What Comes Next Genre: Science fiction (Cyberpunk) Synopsis: Who is Beta? In a world where every one and every thing is tracked, and where there is no privacy, Beta is a ghost. She is an enigma, an anomaly, outside the system. If you want to know a secret, you look for Beta. Her pockets are full of them, and her word could topple governments or start wars. She is as ephemeral as moonlight and as dangerous as a dagger through the ribs. But Beta has secrets of her own...and those secrets will put her at the turning point of human history. Region: United States, urban environment (Chicago or New York-ish) The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Noomi Rapace, I guess?

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perianfrost — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 01:55:55 -0400

User name: perianfrost Title: Dystasia Genre: Dark Humour, Dystopia Synopsis: 300 years in the future, the Disney corporation has taken over the United States of America. What used to be a democratic country is now overseen by a corrupt executive board. Citizens have been stripped of their rights, subjected to government interference in daily lives, and forced to listen to old remixes of Disney Classic songs that have been around for centuries. In the midst of the growing civil unrest, college student Tod Therinton joins a group called the Revivalist Movement. There, he works alongside others who share the hope of one day reclaiming their rights. Dealing with an unexpected day job for a man who hates everything the Movement stands for, increasing national paranoia, and a very awkward love triangle {which does NOT bear singing about, thanks ever so much} proves far more difficult than he thought. And that's not even counting the Villain who follows him around and constantly threatens to eat his dog. Region: USA:: California :: Humboldt County The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Ugh, jeeze, I don't know. Someone with full cheeks, grey eyes, blonde hair, and an ability to be both awkward and kind of a badass.

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DeathlyIdiot — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 02:04:57 -0400

User name: DeathlyIdiot Title: Plague Genre: Literary Fiction Synopsis: In just a day, Genevieve lost her popularity. Now no one wants to talk to her and she gets bullied by her "friends". Now a weird guy named Louis appeared in the girls' restroom when Genevieve was alone in there. This new guy was the only friend Genevieve has and she doesn't know any information about him. The night she talked to him, she got a lot of weird dreams. On the next day, Louis is already at their house and he tells that she has to go with him in Ohio. Genevieve doesn't know why but everything Louis is saying are somehow connected to her dreams so she went with him. Genevieve discovers her hidden skills as she travels with Louis and live her hunter-istic life. She'll meet new friends and learn new things. She'll also be able to meet a stinky giant who is attracted to a silver flower. Region: Asia::Philippines The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I'm don't actually sure...Any suggestions, please?

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Hazmat Squishy — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 02:15:31 -0400

User name: Hazmat Squishy Title: The Balesman's Vengeance Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Synopsis: Conor Balesman is an outcast, and he knows it. Of course, Conor thinks it is because others are jealous of his brilliance. The others all just think he is a freaky know it all who tries too hard to be included. What they don't know is that Conor has a plan, and very soon several co-workers of his are going to have their lives upended and destroyed. At first no one will suspect anything is amiss, that is they won't until the pieces start clicking together. A series of tragic events leads back to TriTerra Labs and what could be the source of a horrific chain of events occurring around some of the key researchers there. Will the trail lead back to Conor, or will others be suspected? Did Conor actually do it, or did something else occur that he is blameless for? Region: Michigan: Elswhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Steve Buscemi

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Sinoia — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 02:22:40 -0400

User name: Sinoia Title:Beillus Genre:Urban Fantasy Synopsis: Beillus is not a light-hearted, adventure novel. The characters are constantly in mortal danger and their confusion and terror are real. Throughout the book they double-guess their fate, in and out of Beillus, and doubt that they will succeed or survive. The creatures are lethal and the battles are bloody, cruel and shocking. This is a desperate struggle for survival by three people ill-equipped to deal with the true horror of fantasy world made real. An agoraphobic, fat old woman, a streetwise foul-mouthed drug addict and a gay, male dancer are thrust into the fantasy world and have to face terror and imminent death not knowing, if they manage to get escape, if they are still alive in the real world. Why did they choose the avatars that represent them? Sylvia Parchley, 60, fat and agoraphobic creates Astyr, a sylphlike creature who worships Strerredios and is beloved in Beillus as a world shaper and leader. Peter Schmidt, 34, a strikingly handsome, well-built dancer commited to his partner in life, Wolfgang, chose Chalky, a shrunken, grey old wizard. Andrew Ploughman, 16, an addict, car thief and graffiti artist from an estate in Bradford is Jitz, a rogue. In Beillus, as themselves, they do not have the skills and spells that made them successful as avatars, they are merely human. All they have is the knowledge with which they hope to influence world characters to assist them in their quest to escape, and a desperate will to survive. To this end they enlist Sir Wonan Bonthielle, a fickle but battle-hardened knight and Pegahop, one of the last geodesish settlers, Urchin Poffit and Thett;s Mare who weaves songs to imprison the only key they believe they have to escape into the real world, the Demon Child of Dorba Thett. In the real world they lie comatose. What would happen to their real selves if they escape? Andrew, whose last thought before he hit the floor was "Fuck, I left the kief out!" may face imprisonment, Peter will have to deal with the agony and indecision of his love, Wolfgang and Sylvia, reclusive with no one who would find her, or miss her, may face death. In the real world, in Leeds, three men work feverishly to help them with only access to raw game code. A father and two sons face critical choices that could save, or kill, the lost adventurers. Beillus is not for the faint-hearted, it has foul language (but only in keeping with the character), it exposes hate and prejudice, it brings up questions about modern life styles. It carries graphic passages on death, and gore, deception and doublecross. Region: Germany (by way of many countries ... and Bradford!) The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: A made to look old Nikki Blonsky, perhaps.

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angelique_anja — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 02:23:35 -0400

User name: angelique_anja Title: Mahogany Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense (Crime) Synopsis: After fourteen months undercover, Detective Senior Constable Tallulah Price is hit with something she hadn't been expecting. A proposal to her alias. Confused and unsure of how to proceed, she turns to her handler and mentor for guidance, only to be ambushed after their meeting. In the aftermath of a deadly shootout, Tallulah is the only one left alive. Now, it's up to her to finish the case her mentor had worked so hard on. With the help of her former partner from Melbourne and two local Detectives with their own stake in the investigation, they'll scour Sydney to identify the real perpetrators of a series of heinous and deadly crimes, clear the name of the man always thought to be the mastermind and take down a ring of dirty cops. Aside from the investigation, Tallulah must deal with the personal fallout of her year long deception to her new friends and the man who believed that he was in love with her. Region: Australia (Melbourne) The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Hmm, I've thought about this, but I've yet to actually find an Australian actress who I'd like as Tallulah. For now, maybe Nadia Townsend... But I don't know...

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LonelySwan — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 02:23:46 -0400

User name: Lonelyswan Title: The Hider Genre: Young Adult Synopsis: She always knew she was different, but up until now, it was just an annoying little thought in the back of her mind. The day Melaina started her job at the local library, she found out just how different she really was. A room that no one else could see but her? Why hadn't she realized this room was here when she was younger? Had she been in it not realizing what it truly was in years past? The strange thing was that this would only be the beginning to a discovery that would change her world... Region: USA :: New Jersey :: Northwest The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Undiscovered raw talent. I would liken the casting process to that of finding Evanna Lynch for Luna Lovegood. I would want someone who truly is the character... besides myself, of course.

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XSerenityX — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 03:05:11 -0400

User name: XSerenityX Title: The One Who Whispers Into The Wind Genre: Young Adult & Youth Synopsis: After accidentally murdering a girl at her school, Catt is sent to Sakura high detention center, a school for the outcasts of society. Just as she is settling in and getting her life back on the right track, she realises something strange is happening at the school. Students disappear in the middle of the night, leaving no trace they ever existed. Catt is determend to find out what is going on. Even if it takes a self-absorbed emo, the ghost of a classmate and a shaggy-haired boy called Nicholas to do so. Region: Europe : England : Somerset The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I would want a undiscovered talent to play the main character (Catt), because there are so many good actors out there not being noticed.

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Saline — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 05:01:28 -0400

User name: Saline Title: Saudade Genre: Magical Realism / Dark Romanticism Synopsis: John has come home. His sister, Simone, is dying. She has spent the past 2 years alone. Guilt ridden, John’s days are passed in the city park. Often visiting a childhood friend, Dorian, at a seminary. A stranger is befriended in the city. But when introduced to Dorian, things fall apart. They are inexplicably drawn together. And John watches as the two rot. His own faculties impaired. John is plagued by romantic pursuits and hallucinations. He has done his best to keep the world from Simone. But it steadily seeps in. And a silent distrust grows between the siblings. Meanwhile, Dorian is fading away. Fearing a turbulent end, John rushes to do whatever necessary. Region: USA The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Kett Turton

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bigbadbutch69 — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 05:10:43 -0400

User name: bigbadbutch69 Title: Võlakiri Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Humans and dragons have lived in peace side by side for a thousand years. On rare occasions, a dragon will bond with a human. Those who have bonded have now become the worlds top military force. When young Kara Summers stumbles upon a dragon’s home, only to find the dragon injured, she sets upon herself to do anything in her power to help the dragon. And that simple act of kindness bring a dragon and human closer than ever before, creating a bond that exists out of time and space. Their bond is tested, though, when Kara realizes just who the famous Dragon Squad really are, and what they are really up to. Region: US: Ohio The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Emilie Ullerup (Ashley from Sanctuary) or Jennette McCurdy (iCarly)

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NotAnselAdams — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 05:13:19 -0400

Dunno if I'm too late, but I'll take a shot anyway. User name: NotAnselAdams Title: Deceased and Desist Genre: Mystery Synopsis: When the police investigation of the murder of community college professor Merritt Colson results in his fiancée Alicia being accused of the crime, her teaching assistant student Diego Sandoval puts together an unlikely group of student allies to find the real killer when the police refuse to consider other options. Dr. Colson was a popular professor, with his own fan club known as the Merritt Scholars, to whom Diego first goes to for aid in launching an investigation, securing assistance from the club secretary, who wants vengeance brought down upon Colson's murderer. Diego's best friend Ben backs his every move, while the assistant editor of the college newspaper rounds out DIego's unlikely team. But their biggest ally may be the ghost of Teague Forster, Alicia's ex-husband, a police officer killed in the line of duty who swears to Diego that he was with Alicia and she had nothing to do with the crime! Now, in addition to working with Teague to absolve Alicia of the crime, Diego begins to wonder exactly why he can see this ghost ... when almost no one else can. Region: USA : California : Los Angeles The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Chris O'Dowd would be an awesome Teague. I'd hate to do it, but he'd probably be best off doing an American accent. But I'd be happy either way.

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Generaljj2000 — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:14:32 -0400

User name: Generaljj2000 Title: The Book King Genre: Dystopian/Fantasy/Science-Fiction Synopsis: In a kingdom somewhere and time in the future, the king prides himself upon having read every book in existance. Deciding he needs new reading material, he gives the people of his kingdom a task: write him an original novel, and they'll get to marry his daughter. Region: USA: New York The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Max Theriot

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Macoy — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:16:20 -0400

Again I would like to nominate my novel for the single reason that High Fantasy novels needs great covers to truly pull the audience in. It would be an honor for me you would consider my novel. I'm from the Philippines a good cover is everything here. Novel title: The Blood and The Bones Genre: Fantasy Maraming Salamat po!

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LemurKat — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:56:33 -0400

I want to read your book.

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ZinnieLR — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 07:22:05 -0400

User name: ZinnieLR Title: Baby Teeth Genre: Young Adult Synopsis: Ollie is the least materialistic person and hates being anchored to anything. Whether it's emotional baggage, family obligations, expectations for her "bright future" or just plain stuff, she's sick of it. She's never been one to settle and so one day she gets rid of it all and runs away from home - away from college, her 'home' country, her friends - with just a backpack on her back and no future plans. The thing is, Ollie knows that being attached to anything is a risky business. What she soon learns, however, is that losing things is just a part of life - like losing your baby teeth - and you can't grow without letting go. Baby Teeth is half memoir, half a collection of tall tales strung together about how growing up is not just a passage of time but a passage of perceived ownership and how at the end of the day we couldn't - wouldn't? - change it for the world. Region: New Zealand The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Emma Watson

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ZinnieLR — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 07:25:30 -0400

User name: ZinnieLR (Author Name: Z J Jackson) Title: Baby Teeth Genre: Young Adult Synopsis: Ollie is the least materialistic person and hates being anchored to anything. Whether it's emotional baggage, family obligations, expectations for her "bright future" or just plain stuff, she's sick of it. She's never been one to settle and so one day she gets rid of it all and runs away from home - away from college, her 'home' country, her friends - with just a backpack on her back and no future plans. The thing is, Ollie knows that being attached to anything is a risky business. What she soon learns, however, is that losing things is just a part of life - like losing your baby teeth - and you can't grow without letting go. Baby Teeth is half memoir, half a collection of tall tales strung together about how growing up is not just a passage of time but a passage of perceived ownership and how at the end of the day we couldn't - wouldn't? - change it for the world. Region: New Zealand The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Emma Watson

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KitkatCat — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 07:32:19 -0400

(TM, hope you won't mind this. It's just so awesome) User name: TungstenMessiah Title: Infernum Genre: Horror, Supernatural, Dystopian Sci-fi Synopsis: It is the year 2014, the very near future. The world's population has exploded, leaving millions on the streets, homeless, and starving, confirming the many prophecies of doom and gloom, that various conservationists and scientists have uttered in the past. Our "heroes" and "heroines" are such types of people. Those on the streets, with nothing. Those with no hope. No future. And those with no life ahead of them... ...will have a life MADE for them. That is where Infernum comes in. Region:Canada

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Jeds Eh — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 08:34:33 -0400

User name: bahnree Title: Piano Dust Genre: Dark/Adventure/Humour Synopsis: Gabriel Massey, a 11 year old boy, is forced by his parents, Locklin and Diana Massey, to learn to play the piano that he found in the attic during a short lived moment having the urge to rebel with Hamster. Gabe is not allowed to do anything one might consider fun and the closest thing he has to a friend is his 4 year old hamster, Hamster. Locklin and Diana make for a perfect pair of awful parents. Mr. Massey collects anything collectable and Misses Massey is a professional Rugby Player with a love for seafood, rest assured neither of them are as innocent as that explanation may make it seem. Both of them have anger problems and pay little to no positive attention towards their son. The failure to assist Gabe in growing up has made him into a depressed, quiet kid. He is still a kid though, with a passion for adventure. The piano teacher chosen to teach Gabe how to play, Yahel Cowan, sees the situation Gabe is in and is determined to help him. He would have done nothing if it weren't for Mr. and Misses Massey proving their need for anger management one too many times. When talking it out with Gabriel's parents did not work and being unable to get child services to step in, he resorted to the only thing he could think of doing to help him, taking him as far away from Palm Springs as possible. Lenora, Yahels wife, being the successful surrealist painter she is, bought a Maserati and off they went, after making sure Gabriel looked nothing like Gabriel. Gabe learns to enjoy life throughout the story and Yahel hopes to get him to enjoy playing the piano, rather then resent it. All goes well right up until they reach Vancouver BC, where a group of drunks ruin everything. Region: California, Palm Springs and a car ride to British Columbia, Vancouver. The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I am not familiar with any young actors so I can't say... Even thinking of an actor I would like for any of the other roles is difficult. I hope me not knowing this does not ruin my little chance of getting an awesome cover.

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Emmie Lou — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 08:46:47 -0400

User name: HittyHitty Title:Frozen Fear Genre: Distopia\Science Fiction Synopsis:Trisha Is breaking the law for what she believes she is despised by all who know her secret: She is a Christian. Of all the crimes that’s considered the worst. Her and her family have to flee to a place they know they can be safe: Antarctica. Is it possible they'll die in a frozen land? Or will Tyan find them? Will they be killed for worshiping the one and only true God? Or will they thrive in this new world? Will she find love? Who knows what could happen when life turns you upside down and shakes you up. Region:Tyan (futuristic U.S.A) The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Emily Osment with dark hair.

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Honeywitch — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 08:49:37 -0400

User name: Honeywitch Title: The Drowned Circus Genre: Young Adult and Youth Synopsis: The Fens, but not as you know 'em! Cromwell's influence still reigns, royalist families rebel under the Protectorate's boot, the Puritans have banned Christmas, colour, and of course, circuses.... Four children from different walks of life find the Resistance, and discover what fear of clowns really means. Expect Fen Tigers, evil clowns, princesses in hiding and a drowned circus. Under a big sky, there is nowhere to hide.... Region: The Fens, UK The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: A young Hayley Joel Osment and a young Jodie Foster.

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AuthorGirl001 — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:04:03 -0400

User name: AuthorGirl001 Title: The Hidden Genre: Science Fiction/Thriller/Action Synopsis: Arrow Johnston was just like every stereotypical American teenager would in the city of Washington D.C. Just like everyone, that is, until a messenger from her past comes back into her life. His name is Marco Incatro. Creeper teenage boy material with the horrible convinience to warp a person's thoughts, render them useless, scare them to near death, and he has that unmanageable thing called a temper. These are all things the then Arrow doesn't know before he tells her a story of what might have been her life. The strange thing? She can't remember any of it. She can't remember anything before the time she was twelve. He knows the reason why, but in order to tell her, he need complete trust, patience, and her acceptance to believe everything he, and Arrow's parents, tell her, because she walks the fine lines between life and death: Being Arrow Johnston and someone known as Amele Santos-someone on the total opposite side of her spectrum in personality, bravery, skills, and something called an Alias. She was born into her life with a double-identity, keeping her family in almost constant danger due to the International Council's hatred towards a society of people called the Aliases. Regular people with "powers" that can only affect eachother, but the rest of the world doesn't seem to know that, and tensions are growing fast between the Aliases and the International Council's brinks. Amele Santos is the only one who could stop that, closing the gap of tension between humans and Aliases, the freaks of nature who fight off a race of evil that poison the minds of people globally. They are the Shadows: Blood-thirsty warps of the world's darkness manifested into black creatures (demonic-like: birds, ravens, wolves, and panthers) that hunt people in the night, slipping into their minds, and causing them to turn against the Aliases. And they've grown in size massively in their years of existance, seeking out to exterminate the Aliases-the only thing between them and poisoning the rest of the world with their deceptive apparel of darkness to the human flesh. How long will the Aliases fight back? The government's patience is waning, and Marco has to convince Amele to help fight off the Shadows with the other Aliases before time has run out. How far will she trust strangers she meets? How long will she be willing to trust Marco, and for what price? Region: USA:Texas::Denton The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Selena Gomez (But mostly with her style of curly hair. Why did my character have to look like her? Oh well, best guess. My character (Arrow/Amele is kind of an awkward character.)

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Quill-Of-Thoughts — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:24:53 -0400

That sounds like an amazing story. I'd love to read that and get to know the characters more...

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Facadepapergirl — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:53:16 -0400

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Facadepapergirl — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 09:58:18 -0400

User name: facadepapergirl Title: Fire, Thorns and Ashes. Genre : Fantasy Synopsis : The man who never smiles, Kenaz, had begun to enjoy life in a secluded town, forgetting his sin-filled past. So, when he was catupulted out of it, he's understandably grim. But, what can he do? The Queen wants to destroy magic, the substance which resides in almost all of the many, many beings that reside in the elemental countries surrounding Tyrea. And, apparently, it's his task to save it. Constantly on the move, the man with a black past and a red jacket struggles for redemption in a fantasy world, as he tries to dethrone the queen and live. He's not alone, of course. A farm girl turned sorceress, a lizard man who knew him best, a satyr who thinks that he's only a sevant, a homosexual vampire prince, and the rightful heiress to the throne are going to help him get past mad elves, perverse Fae, paper people and a slew of dragon in his search for the Four Royal Keys of Tyrea, each hidden in the hearts of the unimaginatively named Airregion, Earthland, the Watery Domains, and The Firey Kingdoms. Will he be able to survive in a land where the bestiary is constantly being updated, stuffed with dangerous creatures and exotic races? Will he be able to evade three governments, and face his past, as well as his home? More importantly, will he succeed in his goal? Region : Austin / San Antonio : Texas : USA (Subject to change) The actor who would play the main character in the movie adaptation : Kenaz :Hugh Jackman Sari : Saoirse Roman Hakuturi : Vin Diesel Ngetal : Johnny Depp Sigilas : Orlando Bloom Zadia : Lucy Liu

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BeckBiscuit — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:04:05 -0400

User name: BeckBiscuit Title: Vitam Novam Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Earth has died. After the nucleur war, Earth's environment is no longer able to sustain human life. In order to sustain the human race, the remaining few citizens of Earth must travel to a new planet, Vitam Vovam, which was discovered before the war. Upon arrival, the survivors are overjoyed. This new planet is more than they had hoped for. They quickly build a life for themselves and their families. But soon something strange begins to happen. People are starting to develop certain abilities, which scientists are attributing to an unknown chemical in the air. The majority of the populace has a natural immunity, but those that don't are changed forever. At first it is regarded as an illness which will eventually leave the infected's system, but after a child is born to an effected couple, it is soon realised that this change is permanent... and hereditary. Afraid of those with these 'unnatural' abilities, especially after someone with evil intent attempts to take over their growing civilisation, those with powers are hunted down and exterminated to stop something like that happening again. Four hundred years later, the people of Vitam Novam are safe from these abnormals... or so they think. A few managed to escape the killings and hid their abilities, mascarading as your everyday citizens, their genetics being passed down the generations. And now, after all these years, the human race is once again on the brink of war and extinction, and the 'abnormals' are the only ones that can save them. Region: Australia: Brisbane The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Alexi: ironically would be Alex Pettyfer Khali: someone who has a similar look (supposed to be brothers) Freja: possibly Amanda Seyfried with dark hair Zah'hak: someone like Sean Connery who can do 'power' and 'evil' and 'slightly crazy' all at the same time

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Facadepapergirl — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:16:56 -0400

Whoever (or whatever) decides which books get chosen, if you do not choose this one, we will rebel. Teeth will gnash, tears will fall, and fine point black ink pens will shatter against painted walls. Yes, I went there. That's how serious I am. If my book isn't chosen; heck, even if it is, I demand a cover be made for this one. The people are on my side with this.

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Star7 — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:28:58 -0400

User name: Star7 Title: Apollo's Ball Genre: Young Adult / Late Teen Synopsis: Philip, a naive and studious boy, leaves his home in Hong Kong for the first time to attend university in England. Determined to make the most of his new freedoms he tries to overcome his natural shyness and participate fully in university life. Living in halls he must learn to get along with his five new British corridor-mates: the quiet Celine, the giggly, party-happening Steffi, Tara and Max, and their anti-social, antagonistic senior Shaw. Philip finds himself admiring Shaw's fierce independence and couldn't care less attitude, and, what's more, Shaw seems to have taken an uncharacteristic interest in Philip. When things get physical between them after a night of drinking, Philip is left afraid of his own emotions and nervous about his sexuality. Apollo's Ball is a novel which explores how Philip copes with his emerging sexuality in the face of pressure from his parents, social repression and blinding first love. Region: Asia - Hong Kong/China The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Wu Chun as Philip Henry Cavill as Shaw

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greenlightmeansgo — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:10:35 -0400

User name: greenlightmeansgo Title: Of Pirates and Patents, or, How One Bureaucrat’s Indecisive Career Choice Changed a Nation Genre: Science Fiction {alternate history-based steampunk} Synopsis: " Following a devastating blight and fire of the rainforests in Southern America that probably had origins in the Union's scientific endeavors during the American Civil War, Europe found reason to fear American intervention outside the realm of the Monroe Doctrine. The speed of technological development advanced in response to the imperialism of the United States, leading to the advent of efficient powered flight in the 1870s, and with it a pronounced surge in piracy." So appears the introduction written by esteemed historian (and Glimhaven native) Frederick Mottlehorn in his most recent book, "The New American Imperial Republic," which is a most clear and sobering reflection upon our most glorious nation.* Professor Mottlehorn offers a precise examination of past affairs and their implications for the future without confounding or otherwise losing a wide audience. The Historical Society of the Midwest hailed it as "superb" in last July's edition of their newsletter, and added that they "eagerly look forward to the release of the Professor's newest work in the spring of 1894, which will be a treatment of the resurgence of piracy at home and abroad." When asked about his subject matter and its apparent popularity with the public, the Professor pointed to the rumored exploits of a former employee of the Glimhaven Inventor's Services Agency, and called them "exciting" as well as "illuminating for our time, and our imagination." --- It's been a good eight years since apathetic pirate pilot Alois exchanged his career for a more exhilarating one within the colorfully colorless ranks of the President's Permits and Patents Department, Michigan Division. It is very lucky that the government is willing to forgive him his past crimes, if he can only surrender the apparently important object he stole ten years ago. It is also very lucky that the old pirate gang is willing to spare his life should he do the same.  Perhaps it is not very lucky that it is no longer in his possession.  Or, that his conscience has finally caught up to him. With adversaries ranging from his old flame to the encroaching tyranny, and action stretching from sea to air and everywhere in between, he will need all the help he can get. Set at the turn of the century on the eve of war between the imperial Loyalists and the larcenous Pirate League, Alois must navigate a treacherous world and his own passive, dangerous weakness. * Professor Mottlehorn's history is available for purchase at Dewport Booksellers, Number Ten, Creasedowns Road, Glimhaven Region: USA:: Michigan::Hillsdale The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: The actor in question would have to be able to portray Alois as the reserved, conflicted man he is, and really delve into the problem we all face: coming to terms with casting aside indifference and standing for what we believe is right and true. Jude Law might be a good choice, although my knowledge of the acting industry is woefully inadequate, and perhaps there is an unknown actor waiting to be discovered who would be perfect for the part.

Free Reign Nomination

pjmarkavage — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:20:12 -0400

User name: PoetryNMotion Title: Free Rein Genre: Literary Fiction Synopsis: Erin has always loved horses, but nothing has prepared her for just how harsh the "true" horse world can be. Struggling with an alcoholic older sister, trying friend relationships, and her own depression, Erin faces high school challenges and her own maturing views of the world with a new honesty. Encouraged to "write to give the pain a purpose," "Free Rein" is Erin's own narration of her story, the lessons learned, and the things she had to let go. Excerpt Horses break hearts. That’s the truth of it, the one no one will tell you. When you take your first riding lesson, instead of telling you to always let the horse know you’re there and to never walk behind it, what the instructor should really say is, “You’re opening yourself up to this beautiful animal, and once you do, there’s going to be no keeping the horse out of your heart. He’s always going to be a part of you, and this passion, this drive, is going to follow you for life. Some of your favorite moments are going to be shared with him – the breathtaking ones that are so rich you can’t believe you’re so fortunate. You’ll share your darkest moments with him, too, and he will comfort you when the pain is so raw it reaches down into the pit of your stomach. He will be the one to give you strength that you didn’t know you had at these times. But eventually, he will himself be the cause of such moments, because to know a horse is to eventually know heartbreak – true heartbreak, not the high school kind you feel when your crush doesn’t like you back, but heartbreak so strong that you question the existence of God, and you almost hope He doesn’t exist, because if He does, at that moment, you would hate Him.” Region:USA :: Massachusetts :: Berkshires

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Esther616 — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:23:55 -0400

Well, I may as well give this a shot... User name: Esther616 Title: Chosen Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Twin sisters get small parts in a new T.V series, but during filming, the spaceship prop and the items they were given for the scene glow, and they’re sucked inside the ship. Accompanied by the man who plays a war veteran in the show, who has been through this before, they are dragged from world to world in the ship, meeting new companions and stopping disasters in the worlds they see. Region: Israel, Jerusalem The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I don't know any actors so...I have no idea.

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cleobourne — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:50:32 -0400

User name: Cleobourne Title: Time and Eternity Genre: Suspense/Fantasy Synopsis: The fracturing of eternity could mean the end of all life as Tucker knew it. Thankfully he was also the only one who could be counted on to pull everything back together again and of course save the world. But with Time debating if it's going to be on his side or not he's got to act fast to resolve what's been done. It was a slip and slide of evil. The twister of evil. The chutes and ladders of evil and all there was were ladders. Excerpt Why did I give her that? Why oh why, and what possessed me to do that!? He thought silently to himself. The young girl whizzed around the ceiling of the apartment. With two things clutched in her four year old hands. The first was a seventeen pound long coated cat. One arm sticking up at the elbow joint, the other jutting down under the child's own elbow. His feather duster like tail sweeping away any and all trace of where the child had lithely bounded across any and all flat surfaces, coaxed on by pure adrenaline pumping pink crystallized sugars. The rump of the animal bounced in unison with the child's heels. Click,- heel hitting the surface, thump- reverberating sound of the cats hind quarters hitting the floor,pound- the sound of the ball of her foot hitting and propelling forward. If a cat could have rolled it's eyes, Eternity may not have brought them down to focus on the earthly realm, instead keeping them toward heaven praying for strength not to claw the girl into stopping and turning him loose. Instead his hearing was only half as good as it could be, seeing as how one ear was crumpled like a mis-folded piece of origami against the child's stomach while the other was all too aware of the enraptured shrieking that cascaded everything around it like golden bells. But Eternity calmly let the child carry him where she may, bumping his flanks against chairs, or bed side railings. Whatever he didn't happen to dodge or fish tail away from. Granted it was hard to see exactly what was coming, but he did his best to use his tail like a blind mans walking cane. Region: Rock Springs, Wyoming, USA The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Adrian Brody as Tucker Prucette And Rachel Blake as Ruvi

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Boussole — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:55:51 -0400

User name: Boussole Title: Remnants of the Living Genre: Adventure/Steampunk Synopsis: It has been twelve long years since the incident in Rome's catacombs nearly tore young Georgiana Brezza from her guardian, airship captain William Hale. Concerned for her safety, the Captain left his young ward at a girl's school in Lodnon while he resumed his search for the powerful artifacts of resurection necessary to bring back his lost love. Captain Hale remained in steady contact with Georgiana, sending her letters and telegrams whenever he was able to... until 3 months ago when all communication was lost. Now, night after night Georgiana finds herself dreaming of strange and powerful objects, of Captain Hale dying a thousand different ways, of a firece tiger fighting to make an escape, and of deep, mysterious eyes promising help and love. Georgiana must hurry to puzzle out the meaning behind her nightly visions as she makes her way around the globe searching for the Captain. If she can't, she may lose more than those dear to her. A steampunk inspired sequel to last year's novel "Vestiges of the Dead." Region: USA: Minnesota: Twin Cities The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Georgiana - Hayden Panettiere, Captain Hale - Russell Crowe, and Unnamed Love Interest - Matthew McFayden

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hawkpath-tail — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:07:56 -0400

Username: hawkpath-tail Title: Exusta Genre: fantasy (i guess) Synopsis: An old Gotokuneko, known as the Elder to his village, is dying, and he watches his very last Fire Song, the story of the Fire Wars. He is the very last connection to the Fire Wars on the planet, and his village gathers to hear his last words. What follows is an amazing story, filled with rage, blood, deceit, terror, and love. He tells them how it began, by a simple scare gone awry, and how he lost a battle, but won the war. His life was scorched, in other words: exusta. Region: USA::Colorado Voice of my main character: Wentworth Miller i dunno if it sounds like it, but the parts with the Elder only takes up the prologue and maybe the epilogue. his whole story is the main thing, and it's told in first-person point-of-view.

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hawkpath-tail — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:14:30 -0400

Username: hawkpath-tail Title: Exusta Genre: fantasy (i guess) Synopsis: An old Gotokuneko, known as the Elder to his village, is dying, and he watches his very last Fire Song, the story of the Fire Wars. He is the very last connection to the Fire Wars on the planet, and his village gathers to hear his last words. What follows is an amazing story, filled with rage, blood, deceit, terror, and love. He tells them how it began, by a simple scare gone awry, and how he lost a battle, but won the war. His life was scorched, in other words: exusta. Region: USA::Colorado Voice of my main character: Wentworth Miller (his voice would be perfect) I don't think it sounds like it, but the only part with the Elder in it is the prologue and maybe the epilogue. his story takes up the chapters, and i think it is a really good story. Oh, and a Gotokuneko is a japanese mythical creature. it's a magical cat that can blow fire through a hollow bamboo shoot.

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eadsit1 — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:18:31 -0400

Shameless self-promotion Username: eadsit1 Title: A Claim to Fame Genre: Psychological Thriller Synopsis: This half-autobiography, half-psychological thriller follows Jackson Cobb, a 19-year-old college student as he falls in love, writes a novel, and works his way through an existential crisis brought on by his growing feeling that reality is not as it seems. With virtual worlds, impossibly realistic computer generated images, and cases of identity theft popping up all over the internet, Cobb finds solace in the only thing free from the overbearing power of technology: The wilderness. As he rails ever harder against society and its absurdities, he plunges deeper into the adventure sports that bring him closer to reality, until something has to break... Excerpt: He walked quickly, taking long even strides across the cracked parking lot. His long shadow stretched well ahead of the others flowing towards the narrow entryway. His shoulders slumped down a little too readily with the added weight of his bag, which hung disconsolately against his back. His rigid back and smoothly directed steps could be mistaken for confidence had his eyes not betrayed him. The deep blue irises hung low, taking quick darting glances upwards, like fish feeding on flies, to make sure he was headed the right way. His first day of class at a new school was marked more by morbid curiosity than the excitement one might expect. He knew enough not to expect much, but as he passed the half forgotten faces of high school classmates and sagging cardboard cutouts of the college mascot welcoming him, he was gripped with disappointment. The narrow, dimly lit hallways offered only some hope of slipping by ex-classmates without an awkward explanation of his premature return to the area. They would all expect the worst, of course. “Oh, what happened? I thought you were out of state!” and “I guess the English thing wasn’t working out, eh?” Even explaining that he was only here for a semester to save some money would lead to skepticism and questioning. Besides, how would he mask his distaste for them. This is a two-year school, if anything he should be asking what they’re doing here, they graduated together three years ago for god’s sake. Finding his seat at the edge of classroom, he sank into the chair, settling into place. He finally stopped glancing down at the timestamp on his phone. “Jackson Cobb?” The professor called out. He raised his hand. Region: Lowville, New York, USA The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: A young Leonardo DiCaprio.

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chocolate-and-duct-tape — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:30:23 -0400

User name: Chocolate-and-Duct-Tape Title: A Princess's Guide to Poisonous Fungi Genre: Fantasy/Humor Synopsis: Everything starts when the perfect (but mushroom collecting) Princess Georgina is engaged to Prince Frederic (someone no girl would actually want to be engaged to) and finally runs away from home. She, being a perfect princess, is perfectly successful at disguising herself as a boy - who promptly falls in love with her temporary master, who is in love with a beautiful young lady, who, in turn, is enamored of Miss Boy. To make matters worse, her darling fiancé from her old life has been charged with the task of fetching her back, and persistence seems to be his only virtue. Region: USA :: Connecticut :: Fairfield County The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Anyone youngish, girly, blond, and adorable-looking.

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SymbolicRevolution — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:37:23 -0400

User name: SymbolicRevolution Title: The Paradox Genre: Humor, Satire, Parody Synopsis: God and Satan, frustrated by mankind, decide to hire an image consultant to better both of their images. God wants mankind to love him more and Satan wants mankind to hate him more. After the untimely death of Josie Grace Alighieri, God and Satan rush her to the afterlife and she becomes their image consultant. Josie has some good ideas about helping the world, but really isn't into doing evil things until she learns that Satan isn't really that bad of a guy. He's just a tempter, humans are bad all on their own. One of her suggestions to Satan goes wrong and she must fix it, all the while seeing Satan for who he really is, a relatively good, but flawed angel. Region: California The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: God: George Clooney, Satan: Heath Ledger (if only, if only), Josie: Anne Hathaway

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Indy24601 — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:49:28 -0400

Username: Indy24601 Title: Sacrifice of Dust Genre: Horror/Supernatural Region: Wisconsin: Milwaukee After the death of their parents, Danny is the only family Jessi has left. After he disappears suddenly one night, Jessi decides she has to find him. Her only clue is a postmark from a small town in Kansas, but it leads her to Danny's abandoned car and a path in the woods. Following the path leads Jessi to a small abandoned village and the hope of finding Danny. As she searches the village for any sign of her brother, Jessi begins to discover the dark secrets that destroyed the village. The days grow darker and strange wounds begin to appear on Jessi's hands. The few villagers Jessi sees are extremely hostile. A young boy, also looking for a lost brother, may hold the key to Jessi and Danny leaving the village alive or being consumed by the Sacrifice. Who would play my MC: Jaimie Alexander (from Kyle XY and Thor)

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Indy24601 — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:55:07 -0400

This sounds like a book I would definitely read!

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poetica — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:10:09 -0400

Username: Poetica Title: The Thin Thread Genre: Memoir Synopsis: Karen and her brother Andrew grow up in a family fractured by divorce. But their mother, Lucie, remains determined to keep them a strong family unit. At the age of 64 Lucie contracts a disease that destroys life as she once knew it. She and Karen have always been unusually close, enjoying that mother-daughter "best friend" relationship. But now, as she watches the physical and emotional toll her mother's struggles have on her, Karen's strengths are called upon. Karen, however, has always seen herself as needing to lean on others, but in this situation she learns much about herself that is a surprise. As her mother becomes weaker and weaker, Karen witnesses the devastating changes that overtake her, "The Thin Thread" advances the idea that someone's weakness can be their strength. Region: Michigan Elsewhere The actor who would play Karen is Meryl Streep.

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bythegodsbecks — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:12:22 -0400

User name: bythegodsbecks Title: Doing Time on Planet Earth Genre: Young Adult & Youth Synopsis: Ancient Greece slipped away into time, but it was what happened out of humanity's sight that truly changed the course of events. Rhea, mother of Zeus and guardian of the Big Twelve Olympians, decided that she had had enough of their bickering, and so they have been trapped in a cycle of mortal resurrection. They are born mortal, separated from their brothers and sisters. They live until their mortal deaths, only to be born again in another mortal life. Centuries have been spent attempting to break the curse but to no avail. Now the year is 2011, and a young man claiming to be Hermes' mortal vessel is assembling the Big Twelve. They must work together to break the cycle and regain their immortal kingdom. But, between years of failure and time-torn loyalties, the great deities of Ancient Greece have lost their faith. Region: Canada:Alberta:Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I have twelve main characters. I have a few faces picked out: Shelley Hennig, Callan MacAuliffe, Troian Bellisario, Thomas Dekker, Rooney Mara, Lily Collins, Laura Vandervoort, Matt Lanter ... I should probably stop. (:

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RebekahW — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:17:21 -0400

User name: RebekahW Title: Echoes of Midnight Genre: Horror - Literary Synopsis: Ever listen to the echoes of midnight, when the world beyond bleeds into ours? Each tale is part of a tapestry, with sticky threads of darkness waiting to bind you to its story. Be careful how deep you delve into the pit of midnight’s novel. You may never find your way back. Region: Orange County, California The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: There are a few MCs, but I'll go with Gene for this. I think Ryan Gosling would make a good Gene.

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mardillo1 — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:25:45 -0400

User Name: mardillo1 Title: A Better Fate Than Wisdom Genre: I've listed it in Supernatural/Horror, but it's really a mix of that and your standard YA novel. Synopsis: When Amy Stuart's father gambles away her soul in Reno, the devil decides to strike a deal with the sixteen year old girl: allow a newborn temptation demon to shadow her (literally) until he's learned the ways of the world, and the contract will be torn up. The devil even promises that it won't disturb her daily life at all, but the demon turns out to be more trouble than either of them bargained for... Region: USA: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania The who would play your main character: Hayden Panetierre? Someone soft, but fiesty.

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lcr_music — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:31:36 -0400

User name: lcr_music Title: Chauncey the Retarded Raccoon Genre: Comedy Synopsis. In the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana dwells the most notorious trickster to ever set foot on this world. Whether he is assembling a pentagram consisting of used tampons on the roof of the local Baptist Church or shoplifting from the Salvation Army, the six foot anthropomorphic raccoon named Chauncey wants to set this world ablaze; one diabolical prank at a time. The only man who can stop him is Officer Ralphie Borland of the Baton Rouge Police Department. Borland will let nothing, including his 5'3'', 435 pound frame, stop him from bringing the prince of pandemonium to justice. Region: USA: Louisiana: Baton Rouge The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Chauncey: Gilbert Gottfried Officer Borland: Wayne Knight

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ulurumccoy23 — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:36:43 -0400

Username: ulurumccoy23 Title: Invitation of the Bells Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: In the year 2100, the Warp Squad is a top-secret government agency with one job: keeping history on track. Time travel is a major commodity, and many criminals have taken to the warp-stream with nefarious plans. The Squad's top team assigned to stop these criminals is also it's youngest: Cornelia Granger and Hazel 'Comet' Williams, an unlikely partnership by any standards. Granger is running away from a family tragedy; Williams is harboring a secret of her own. Together, they are tasked with tracking down Steve Morrissey, a scientist robbed of prominence in the present who has turned to the past for his vengeance. As they jump from the Storming of the Bastille to the Jurassic Era and all over the warp-stream, Granger and Williams battle their inner demons to keep history in one coherent piece. Region: USA; Midwest; Milwaukee, WI. Actor who would play your main character: Because Williams and Granger share the main character role (they are both equally important), I would cast Ellen Page as Williams and Mia Wasikowska as Granger.

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artzydancer234 — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:42:13 -0400

There are a lot of amazing stories up here, Might as well put up my own so I have s shot. =D Username: artzydancer2346 Title: Struggles between 21 and 4 Genre: Mainstream Fiction Synopsis: 21 year old Carmen Stefani has just graduated from college with a degree in Zoology and is finally beginning to reconnect with her older sister when she learns a startling secret. Suddenly she is thrown into the role of being a mother of a four year old, and she must learn to fight for what she really wants if she wants to keep the little boy who’s stolen her heart. Soon facts of the arguments over custody become fakes when Carmen learns what her sister did and must give the boy a choice, be the only witness in a trial or let a murderer walk free. Preview: I watched the child next to me twitch nervously before he said anything. “Hey ma?” “Yeah big guy?” I asked in return. He called me ma? That would take some getting used to. I was only twenty and I had a four year old calling me ma, boy were my friends going to get a kick out of this. “Uh, what’s that big thing in the sky? Shouldn’t the moon be there?” He asked. Obviously he was confused. Apparently my ‘big sister’ couldn’t even teach the basics to a four year old. It was a wonder she somehow kept him a secret from the rest of the family for almost 5 years. “No Brandon, that’s the sun. It and the moon take turns making the sky bright. The moon at night and the sun during the day. That’s how it works.” I explained. “Oh, mumma only let me leave the house when the moon was up. She said I was a secret so I could only go out when she was with me and only at night. Can I play in the sun now that I’m with you ma?” He asked. “I like it better. I can see a lot better and there are people that look like me out during the day.” He explained. Honestly, I was scared. Adoption, even adopting a family member was a big thing. I might not really know my nephew but I knew that he deserved better then what my sister gave him. “We can play in the sun whenever you want Brandon.” Region: Detroit, Michigan The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: For my mc I would want Molly Quinn from castle and for her older sister someone like Emma Stone. For 4 year old Brandon it's hard to find an actor because of how young the character is but someone like Walker Lasbury or Julian Ellis.

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Kia382 — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:52:57 -0400

User name: Kia382 Title: Pretty Poison (Smile) Genre: Horror & Supernatural Synopsis: Rebels: powerful and dangerous and angry. They are gods and angels and demons, tired of babysitting, tired of existing only to watch over their mortal charges. It is they who unleashed the Rust virus on the human race, they who uncaged countless number of creatures remembered only in mythology. It is the dirty, difficult task of the rest—those who did not rebel—to fix what has been broken. If only it were so easy. In a new, changed Japan, the sun strangely only barely graces the country with faint light, throwing its people into near darkness at all hours. The Rust is especially active without the sun to keep it at bay and with seemingly no gods to stop them, many of the unleashed creatures are lurking in the alleys of cities, most notably the young city of Salemwalk. They are braver than they have a right to be, however. Not every human is as helpless as they seem and whether Ruku knows it or not, he’s undeniably Japan’s last hope. Region: USA :: Washington :: Seattle The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Oh, man. I don't even know. I don't know any Japanese actors? If we pretends he's Caucasian, maybe Joseph Gordon-Levitt circa Mysterious Skin? But even that's a big stretch! I don't think I know any actors that look like Ruku, haha.

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Bewitched.Rhapsody — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:54:00 -0400

User name: Bewitched.Rhapsody Title: Walls Between Us Genre: Literary fiction Synopsis: My world is changing. Anneliese Mencken lived in a small town near the city, but to get closer to her dad's job, her family had to move to the country. I'd just started feeling confident, you know? But now I've got to rebuild everything. Her mom and dad are excited. But her? She's ... ... heartbroken. I feel kind of heartbroken. There's no kids my age here, and it makes it kind of tough. I try... She tries to smile. Just for her parents. She feels so lonely. I wander around our new, big, beautiful property and the emptiness ... the emptiness scares her. She keeps on waiting for somebody to just show up and talk to me. But nobody ever does. And that's when she joins the writing club at her local library. She doesn't know... what is possessing me to do it, but somehow I like the idea of it. Writing, I mean. But what's strange are the ... kids there. They're a bit different. Anneliese wonders how I'm going to be able to get along with these guys. There's a mean girl, a feminine guy, a Mexican kid, and this mentally unstable girl. I don't think my parents would approve. But for some reason ...she just can't hate them. In fact, she wants to help them. I want to help them. But how can I when ... there's these walls between each other. Walls built up by other people, I guess. And themselves. I mean, I have ... she has walls too. And in order to help and befriend these kids she's going to have to knock the walls between us down. Excerpt: I remember the last day I said goodbye to my friends. It was during sunset too. By “friends” I mean my two very best friends. The friends I’ve had since practically birth. They were people I could be an idiot in front of and they’d just know I was being me. It was Sara and Alex. Sara’s that type of person who is loud and fun and will do stupid things just to say she’s done them. She dyes her hair different colors all the time. And she’s very bold and straightforward. Alex was the thoughtful one. She thought and listened and was so patient. I’m going to miss them. I really want to be like them. I want Sara’s boldness and Alex’s patience. I never told them that. I don’t know why. The day before I moved I took three of those packs of mini Jet puff marshmallows outside. The three of us found twigs to put the mini marshmallows on and roasted them over a fire that my dad made. Sara acted like it was just another get together. Alex looked more thoughtful than usual, though, and all the while Sara was talking on and on about different things, she kept on staring at me with this serious expression on her face. Eventually we all gave into Sara and acted as though nothing was going to change. We took sticks and put the ends in the fire, then took them out and wrote our names in the air with the smoke. We ate marshmallows by the dozens. We played jump rope. We acted like we weren’t in fact teenagers about to go into their junior year of high school. And at the end of it all, we laid down in our backyard and gazed at the stars. Alex held her thumb up to the sky. “Did you know that if you hold a dime up to sky you’re covering billions of galaxies?” Sara laughed. “Where’d you learn that?” Alex shrugged, her shoulders rubbing against the grass. “Don’t remember.” Sara just stared at the sky. I guess she couldn’t believe space could be so big. I sure can. At least I know that it must be big, because I feel small. That’s how I felt that night too—really, really small. It was hot and sticky. So many things pressing on me. I thought to myself, wouldn’t it be nice if I could be weightless, just once? Region: Madison County, Virginia. The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Honestly, if it were up to me, I wouldn't choose a famous actor or anything. I'd just choose some random talented individual who fit the part. But if it's looks you're going for, I'd say AnnaSophia Robb.

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Ivoryiris97 — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:58:13 -0400

User name: ivoryiris97 - But could you put Trinity Merrell??? Title: Love Lights Genre: Young Adult Synopsis: Rain McKenzie's nose has always been in the books. She's never known what it's like to love and doesn't particularly desire to. But when Jason Fulton literally stumbles into her life, will she keep up her boy fast? Or take a chance with love? And when Allen is accidentally brought into the picture by her best friend Gia, how will Rain choose between the two knights in shining armour? Region: USA :: Delaware :: Magnolia The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I dunno... Someone with long, straight caramel hair and hazel eyes.<3

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BlueJackolantern — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:02:30 -0400

User name: BlueJackolantern Title: The Man Who Played at the Street Corner Genre: Realistic Fiction Synopsis: 15 year old William's life was torn apart after his apartment was set fire. Along with his possessions, his father and his only parent died. The only thing he had left was the clothes he had on and the trumpet he was playing. William never knew his mother and had no relatives. As a result, he wounded up in foster care. He goes through several foster families. Then he meets Ashley, the love of his life. The only problem is that his foster brother is dating her. His foster brother also beats him and ridicules him at school. Eventually, he drops out and runs away. The only thing that stays constant throughout his life is his trumpet. It's also his only source of income. He must learn how to survive in the real world without any adults to guide him. However, his love for Ashley may get him involved with his old foster brother, who has a gun and isn't afraid to use it. Region: USA:Kansas:Johnson County The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Daniel Radcliffe

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JacobTWhite — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:17:42 -0400

User name: JacobTWhite Title: Blue Hour Genre: Fantasy / Mystery Synopsis: Tarak is a misos, a half-breed relegated to the status of a second-class citizen by the Sultanate of Theurich, simply due to his impure parentage. For the past three years, he has faithfully served on a clean-up squad within the port city of Nerthus. Their objective is simple, police themselves and the rest of the local misos community in order to prevent falling under the destructive eye of the leadership of the Home Guard. Tarak himself has silenced over one hundred of his own kind, including his own brother. When a soldier turns up dead in a misos district of Nerthus, Tarak and his team find themselves working under the clock. The 3rd Home Guard is already on the march, only two days out. Without serious clean-up, the entire district will be cleansed in order to remove the cancer. However, the secrets that Tarak's team discover while trying to solve this murder will rock the entire misos community to the core, if they survive to share their story. Region: USA:Virginia: Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Truth be told, not really all that sure.

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syaffolee — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:27:09 -0400

User name: syaffolee Title: Knots & Anchors Genre: science fantasy Synopsis: Wray of Despina wants revenge. The House of the Black Cockatrice killed his father, disgraced his mother, and crushed all chance that he could become the next Seer. He would do anything to destroy this House for the wreck it has made of his life, even if it means enduring dangers from beyond the known multiverses. Mad Dita is the descendant of a long line knot finders and knot jumpers, cartographers and navigators bred by the technologically advanced Ancients to travel the byways that tether cities in different parallel universes. But after a violent altercation with her former employer leaves her awaiting trial for murder, she has no choice but to accept Wray's offer to drop the murder charges and to use her skills to aid his quest for vengeance. The key to Wray's plans is a book left behind by the Ancients that purportedly explains how the tethers between cities were made, maintained, and destroyed. As Wray and Dita jump from city to city on the trail of this book, they discover they have a far bigger problem. Ever since the Ancients disappeared several centuries ago, the tethers have been mysteriously deteriorating and snapping. Even if Wray succeeds in breaking the House of the Black Cockatrice, they may never be able to go home again. Region: USA::Idaho::Moscow The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Christian Bale

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Dretzle — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:27:54 -0400

User name: Dretzle Title: Suspension Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: Heaven Hope is an orphan, escaped from her Foster home hitchhiking across the country. Sheriff Hunter watches over the citizens of Mapiya - an unremarkable, Minnesotan suburb. Motega and Alina work on a science experiment under the watchful eye of the F.B.I. On December 3rd, 2012 suddenly they and half of Mapiya disappear. There is no explosion, no survivors, no clue left behind as to what happened; just a pile of rubble as if the town had been wiped out by a small nuclear disaster. On June 11th, 2098, while investigating the town's disappearance for an assignment in science class, Micaden Farrell flips a switch bringing the town, and all of its 2012 inhabitants, back from suspension. Now both Old and New Mapiya must learn to reunite to cope with a natural disaster. And the state of Mapiya for the last 90 years hints to impending doom for the town once again. Region: USA :: Minnesota :: Twin Cities The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Edward Norton

Boussole — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:32:01 -0400

Woops! Posting this properly instead of as a comment on someone else's post~ Title: Remnants of the Living Genre: Adventure/Steampunk Synopsis: It has been twelve long years since the incident in Rome's catacombs nearly tore young Georgiana Brezza from her guardian, airship captain William Hale. Concerned for her safety, the Captain left his young ward at a girl's school in Lodnon while he resumed his search for the powerful artifacts of resurection necessary to bring back his lost love. Captain Hale remained in steady contact with Georgiana, sending her letters and telegrams whenever he was able to... until 3 months ago when all communication was lost. Now, night after night Georgiana finds herself dreaming of strange and powerful objects, of Captain Hale dying a thousand different ways, of a firece tiger fighting to make an escape, and of deep, mysterious eyes promising help and love. Georgiana must hurry to puzzle out the meaning behind her nightly visions as she makes her way around the globe searching for the Captain. If she can't, she may lose more than those dear to her. A steampunk inspired sequel to last year's novel "Vestiges of the Dead." Region: USA: Minnesota: Twin Cities The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Georgiana - Hayden Panettiere, Captain Hale - , and Unnamed Love Interest - Matthew McFayden

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Storytellers Shadow — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:37:21 -0400

User name: Storytellers Shadow Title: Saving face Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: “By all rights, I should have been beautiful. I was a princess after all; beauty came with the job description. Yet there was certain smallness about my features I was unable to overcome. My nose was miniscule; you could pass it off as nonexistent. My mouth – negligible, not even worth mentioning. You couldn’t even tell my eyes were blue. I was appalling, and they knew it, shunning, spitting, and shying away. Of course, that all was of little consequence to me. No matter what I did, there was no way I could save face.” Meet Esmeralda - a princess cursed by a travelling magician to remain faceless until she finds love, or satisfies his deadly requests. Teamed with Alec, a young mysophobic noble who spent the larger portion of his life locked in a tower, and George, a girl who should have been born a boy, on the way to break her curse Mera finds much more than she bargained for. Region: Alternate - medieval England The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Dakota Fanning for Esmeralda, as she fits the character’s physical description, and would be able to portray both the dark and light side of the princess’ personality.

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E-WhipIt — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:39:41 -0400

User name: E-WhipIt Title: Cry of the Falcon Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Since the Great Divide at the beginning of time, Man, Elf, Centaur, and Dwarf have lived quite separately across the continent of Astoria. Noire, the new King of Man, has a different vision: a world in which all races are ruled by him. His brutal and terrifying regime sparked the resistance, a ragtag group of rebels led by outlaw Aiden Rose- until his untimely death at the hands of Noire's general. When asked to take the place of his rescuer, father-figure, and closest friend as the head of the resistance, Jakkin fled from the rebel village of Ostten and began a four-year exile. Now he’s back on a mission to unite the divided nation, searching for forgiveness from the only family he’s ever known, revenge on the king who destroyed his life, and the strength of a leader inside himself. Region: USA: Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Alex Pettyfer, though he'd have to dye his hair black.

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xdiamondlx — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:40:57 -0400

User name: xdiamondlx Title: The Cure Genre: Adventure Synopsis: Lydia, a young and beautiful girl of sixteen, likes her ritual. Everything has a set order and purpose. Why would she want anything out of the ordinary to suddenly jump out at her? When her father is killed by reasons kept secret, Lydia is rushed through a blur of confusion and despair as she is plucked from her cosy, English countryside lifestyle by her stepmother, Jane. Lydia finds herself in the bottom of the well of grief as she struggles to cope with the loss of her father, the frustration of her stepmother and her new home; the amazon rainforest. Then Lydia meets Orla and Bruno, who are part of the Xiani tribe, located not far from Lydia's new home. They speak of the Resposta Para Tudos, which translates roughly to; The Cure (or, the Answer To All). This said legend can cure anything in the world. Imagine, having this Cure in your possession... holding The Answer in your hands. Lydia has faith in finding it. On Lydia's life changing journey to rid herself of the pain that eats away at her, she discovers a new side of her. She unlocks information she could never have imagined and becomes a new, confident, young woman. Region: Europe :: England :: London The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: hmmm.... Emma Watson, but with long hair.

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katiereynolds — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:42:28 -0400

Oops! My title is the Art of Being, not The Art of Living. Sorry about that!

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Madsandninja — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:55:09 -0400

User name: Madsandninja Title: The Chase For Wings Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: The odd thing wasn't that there was a prophesy, nor was it the adventure. No, neither of these on their own would have been any trouble for Araleigh and her friends. It was the moment that the two combined that the trouble began. Prophesies are known to bring forth unexpected turns, but when this prophesy pulls Araleigh into a almost sci-fi future, she discovers that there is very little chance that she will be able to return to her own world! Even more, there is a plague lurking in her home of Kressentia, ready to strike down the entire race, and it just so happens that only Araleigh can prevent it. How will she return to Kressentia from a magicless future, while also trying to flee from those who want to capture her and take her wings? Region: USA :: Idaho The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Alexandra Daddario

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clorie26 — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:58:09 -0400

count me in sounds awesome

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singertj — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:59:26 -0400

User name: singertj Title: In Plain Sight Genre: Religious Adventure Synopsis: Claire is an average, not-so-good-looking, college girl. She lives alone, with no family or friends except for her pet cougar, whom most people won't even touch. Dean is a young man who's into alcohol, drugs....anything you can possibly think of. He's suddenly changed into the perfect guy. Claire wants to know why. Once Claire finds out why Dean is so different, things get much worse. Claire starts getting dreams and having visions of the future. Demons start attacking her house. Dean gets thrown in jail. Claire gets a wad of hair torn out, and nearly her entire house ransacked. Claire wants to know why. Why it is that all this stuff is happening to a normal college student. Right when she finds out, the demons attack again. And this time, they're not taking prisoners. Region: USA: California: Riverside County The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Main female actress: Dakota Fanning, because of her blonde hair. Main male actor: Logan Lerman, because of his black hair and blue eyes.

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Capitalist Pig — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:05:23 -0400

This sounds quite compelling! As long as he re-evaluates himself into a capitalist, that is, bwahaha!

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gingercyde — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:13:24 -0400

User name: gingercyde Title: Split Genre: Other: Coming of Age Synopsis: All that life has ever been for Mel is a swirl of dreams and fantasy centered on what her life would one day become. Plots of escape from her small town and world fill her days and nights to the point of obsession. The day comes for Mel to act. Without word or notice she disappears, running from her dull past and into the future full of unknown. Quickly, Mel finds that dreams can become nightmares and there's a fine edge between fantasy and reality. From middle America she delves into the dark underbelly of the metropolitan club scene riddled with young love and teenage angst. Once a naive young girl, Mel begins to find herself torn between an ideal full of good, and a path filled with personal demons and destruction. As she grows into being a young woman she finds herself ensnared in personal toil. Losing her first love through abuse, and then finding companionship in an unlikely way she finds she has the strength to move forward and still capture her fleeting dreams. But life isn't as easy as she's grown up to believe. Every dream and every goal has a price tag that comes along with it. The city may be a place strewn with glitter, but all that shines may just end up splitting her in two. Region: USA: Arizona: Elsewhere aka Bullhead City, AZ The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Dakota Fanning. She would have the ability to capture innocence in the first part of the story and show growth from the character being naive to very jaded through addiction and loss.

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spriteyone — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:22:41 -0400

User name: spriteyone Title: Silent Winter Genre: Young Adult Science Fantasy Synopsis: 15 year-old Katarie is part of a growing elite of wealthy, genetically evolved humans. She is a potential. Waiting to see what, if any evolutionary gifts she will manifest. She should be happy to have it all, but Kat would give anything just to be normal. Her tech-famous father has been missing for almost a year now and it looks like Dante, the mysterious transfer to her prestigious EVO academie just might know something about it. But, before she can find out, her brother Jamie also disappears, and she'll have to team up with a gang of tech-enhanced rebels to try and save him. Along the way, she'll cross a consortium of powerful politicos and an over-zealous geneticist with a bio-weapon no-one ever dreamed could exist. Just when she thinks she has her family and her life back, she'll be forced to make a choice...that could affect the future of humanity. And the price for saving it, might just be more than Katarie can pay. Region: USA: Arizona: East Valley The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Emily Browning! (Supporting cast features Nicholas Hoult, Imogen Poots, Elle Fanning, Thomas Sanger, Bryce Dallas Howard, Natalie Portman, Christian Slater, Rachel Weizs, James Cromwell, Taylor Swift and more!!) {I hadn't given this any thought, as you can see}

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sassybutterly — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:26:06 -0400

User name: sassybutterfly9 Title: Web of Dreams Genre: Youth/Fantasy Synopsis:Desirae lives her life believing that the family she is living with our her real parents until one night, she finds out that they are her aunt and uncle, and she discovers the frightening secret that in the cases of twins, the youngest one is killed by the government. Questions flood her as a new kid comes into town with eyes that match her and dreams that haunt her every night. Will Desirae, the new mysterious boy, and her twin sister Fallon figure out the secrets? And what happens if their government gets wind of their secret? Region: USA; Pennsylvania; Oaksville (If region of book) Canada; Manitoba; Killarney (if region of author) The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Dianna Agron as Desirae,Jennifer Lawrence as Fallon, Garrett Hedlund as Mason, and Matt Lanter as Liam.

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darkkenchild — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:29:16 -0400

User name: darkkenchild Title: Libram Occasus - The Doctor's Tale Genre: Fantasy (with a strong dose of New Weird) Synopsis: A young woman, traveling through the Rocky Mountains for her job, finds herself trapped in a nightmarish world where the very laws of reality are crumbling. Far from her home in Minneapolis, she seeks to make it home despite the odds against ever making it there alive. When the skies rain fire, the lands breathe and people warp into unrecognizable creatures; the world itself stands in her way. Can she make it home alive? Region: USA :: South Dakota The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Kristin Kreuk

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Katie~ — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:35:23 -0400

oh my gawd I'm so bad at summaries >.< but I'll just toss the usual sypnosis of mine out there, short and long version User name: Katie~ Title: Lost Winter Genre: Older Teen, Science Fantasy Synopsis: Short Version- Megan, a young Native American teen living on the edge, thinks she can just skirt by in life to get what she wants. However, when the impossible happens - an unnanounced nuclear war urged on by a radical terrorist group - Megan is forced to rethink her priorities. In the confusion, she accidentally gets on the wrong bus amoung all the buses bringing folks to shelters, and this bus takes her to a secret military establishment where specially selected persons are to be put to sleep for seventy years. She goes to sleep all right...but doesn't wake up for more than two hundred years. In her sleep, her dreams start to feel like they've become her reality. When she finally crawls out of her chamber, Megan finds out that the world has changed into something that horrifically resembles the dreamscape from one of her worst nightmares. No longer knowing what is the dream and what isn't, the teen sets out to survive in this monster-strewn post-apocalyptic world and, like the promise made to the scientists at the base, help restore an peaceful, orderly society no matter what the cost. But Megan will find out that bringing order to the wastes is nigh impossible...especially when a little girl escaping from her captors crosses paths with her and reveals that humans are no longer the rulers of this planet. Region: Southwest Colorado The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: http://www.janamashonee.com/ Someone like her, but I'd rather have an authentically Navajo teen girl with darker skin, longer hair. Though it doesn't really matter I guess.

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cuendillar — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:40:55 -0400

User name: cuendillar Title: Flightless Genre: YA Fantasy Synopsis: Elinor Cartwright isn’t anyone special. She’s just pretty enough, smart enough, and friendly enough to be on the fringes of the “popular” circles that her twin brother Elliot moves through with ease, but she can’t help feeling like she doesn’t belong. All of that changes on her seventeenth birthday. The Order of Alerion, lead by a mysterious man called Brother Josiah, descend upon her little town and make a devastating choice. It’s an Atonement Year, when one girl from the Kingdom of Euphrata is adopted into the royal family before she is left at the Gates of Atonement as a human sacrifice for the ancient winged race of Alerion. One girl must be killed to keep humankind safe from their ancient masters. Ellie is that girl. Against her will, she is ripped from the only home she’s ever known and thrust into a dangerous new world filled with incredible beauty and unspeakable cruelty. For one year, she must live as a princess in a place where she can trust no one while she desperately tries to find her way home. Meanwhile, a young Alerion rebel, Wesley, has been stripped of his wings and left Flightless. He disguises himself as an acolyte with one intention: to bring the down the Order from the inside and stop the corrupt Alerion Eldest from once again enslaving humankind. As tensions rise on the Council of Elders, one thing is clear: war is coming, and no one, human or Alerion, is safe. He must stop the sacrifice and undermine the authority of the Order at any cost, even if that means killing the girl himself. A chance encounter between Wes and Ellie leads to a secret friendship and a blossoming romance. Eventually, they must find a way to save not only each other, but both of their worlds, before Ellie’s year is up and they are torn apart forever. Time is running out. Region: USA : District of Columbia The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Jessica Brown Findlay

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Boussole — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:42:00 -0400

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Renegade — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:42:51 -0400

User name: Renegade Title: Full Moon Blues Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Aidan Montgomery is one of five young men whom descend from a group of men who lived in Salem, Massachusetts back in the 1700s. Him and his friends have a dark secret-their families are cursed. Cursed by a Gypsy woman wronged all those years ago. They belive the curse can be broken. It's just a matter of finding a decendant of the Gypsy. Region: PA: Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Emma Stone and Tyler Posey

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Paper Wings XIV — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:43:16 -0400

User name: Paper Wings XIV Title: The Lure of a Song Genre: Magical Realism Synopsis: The Count of Rennes is infamous in the town of Rennes for being wealthy, ageless, and nameless. As a recluse, the townspeople only see him attend church, and his erratic praying and worshiping catch the attention of the congregation. Avalyn finds herself curious about him when she begins seeing him at church, and finds he is drawn to her beautiful singing voice. Naively, she begins to believe there could be nothing wrong with him. When the Crimean war tears apart her family, Avalyn is taken in by the Count as his personal singer. Slowly she discovers that there is something wrong with the Count and his house, as well as his close valet, Charles. Charles holds the Count's life in his hands when the Count made a deal with the devil, and the years ticking by so slowly has driven the Count to madness and murder. The Count has become with beating Charles at chess and being forgiven in a Christian sense, which forces Avalyn to go to Church every day and sing Christian hymns to perfection at his demand. Avalyn, while in the strange estate of the Count, begins finding passionate love letters meant for someone else in cupboards, walls and cracks in the floor by a magician, and desperate, she sends a letter begging for his help. The magician comes for her, but Avalyn finds him to be the exact opposite of what she expected: a cold, hardened man who has lost hope in the world. She chooses to travel through in his caravan with his spoiled son. But, who were the letters to? Why did Avalyn find them? Avalyn is sent to discover something beyond the world and understanding. Faustian themes and lost love dominate this novel. Region: France The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Avalyn: https://www.evernote.com/shard/s14/res/365fcaad-5532-4105-a892-c8da6fa5d232/tumblr_ldhpko7zQw1qeskqto1_500.jpg Charles: https://www.evernote.com/shard/s14/res/c01ba9a9-cd72-4601-8797-208283819235.jpg The Count: https://www.evernote.com/shard/s14/res/32b23c35-036b-4e20-9807-f03dc32dd0cd.png The Magician: https://www.evernote.com/shard/s14/res/4d5a3bf1-75a4-4a00-b60c-f44dcde70b9e.png

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Fantasyfreakazoid — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:45:00 -0400

User name: FantasyFreakazoid Title: Black Rock Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: Unknown to earths inhabitants they were invaded by a species of alien known as the traders of the galaxy. Despite their merchant status they are also a very war faring species that will destroy whatever necessary to meet their needs. The world leaders came to the conclusion that to meet their demands was to the greater good, and so secretly they chose healthy subjects between a certain age group and in even numbers of males and females. Through their doctors these people are diagnosed with a horrible ‘disease’ in which they will die within the next two-three weeks. A pill regiment is given that they MUST take, or so the doctors say. In reality these pills are to prepare their bodies for transport, as well as to wipe their memories clean so they become willing slaves for the alien species. These subjects are used on the Planet Orthos where they are physically altered and trained to mine the special black rock needed in the alien races trade. All out rebellion is to risky as it will cause in the absolute stop of all life-giving supplies which cannot be cultivated on the barren all rock planet. Region: USA: Oregon: McMinnville The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I don't pay attention to TV so I don't know :(

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vivalabetsy — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:02:56 -0400

User name: VivaLaBetsy Title: Timeless Genre: YA/Fantasy Synopsis: Liv is a time traveller. In fact, she comes from a long line and a rather large extended family of time travellers that call themselves the Tribe. The number one rule is to trust no one outside of the Tribe -- to keep away from regular people, the Stationaries, and, failing that, to blend in so well that they don't notice anything has changed. The problem is that Liv has lost her family. She is alone to fend for herself in this strange culture so utterly different than her own, trying to become one of the Stationaries she has been taught so thoroughly to avoid. She deals with hunger and heartache, desperation and deceit as she finally decides to give up the search and settle in to Stationary life. But it isn't until she finally begins to accept this choice that she is faced with another -- one that will decide the course of the rest of her life. Region: USA::Maine The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Camilla Belle...? Not sure, never seen her act. But she's very pretty and strong looking with an undercurrent of vulnerabilibty, and she meets the basic physical requirements of the character. Haven't put a lot of thought into it. Gotta get the book published first. :)

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LLUCIEEE — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:03:17 -0400

User name: LLUCIEEE Title: The Death of Love Genre: Mainstream Fiction/Romance Synopsis: Following the devastating effects of the Nerve-Suppression Flu Pandemic, Charlie West Cradle is the only person on Earth who knows how to love. Living a life of voluntary seclusion, he hides away in his home and avoids all contact with the rest of the world, too heartbroken to face how cold humanity has become. That is, until he meets Penelope Moon. Charlie embarks on a self-led mission of love and determination, trying to prove to Penelope that everyone has the capacity to feel compassion, that love is alive. Region: Europe::England::Yorkshire The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Ryan Gosling, as long as he could do a good English accent.

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Jake Roman — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:12:58 -0400

Username: Jake Roman Title: The Juhdite Warrior Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Abbidon, a twenty-three-year-old Juhdite warrior of the planet Crimson, is sent on a mission by the King of Juhdia to retrieve the Golden Scepter from the evil Wiccan ruler of the Dark Realms, Jeshubel. Accompanied by three others, they encounter evil creatures and dangers in the Dark Realms of the planet. Will their courage and faith in Ahlyon by enough to help them to complete their mission? Region: A planet (Crimson) divided in half by an invisible field with only three ice gateways into each half. One half, the Dark Realms, is dry, craggy, and has lots of volcanoes. The other half, the Light Realms, has three main cities, the cities are busy, outside of the cities are pinewoods. Near the divide it is snowy and icy. The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaption: Skandar Keynes, because he would be great for the part!

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Nixie Goldensong — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:28:21 -0400

User name: Nixie Goldensong Title: The Midnight Labyrinth Genre: Fantasy, Synopsis: Orphaned when she was a young girl, Arella has grown up to be a strong, beautiful teenager, but no one trusts the street urchin, except for her younger brother, Jared. She is smart, sharp thinking, and well with traps. No one can catch the slippery girl, whom the villagers of Aselda call the Alley Cat. Though her brother looks to her as a hero, she has dark secrets of her own. With the master of dark magic, Seuderak, tracking her down and searching for her history, she could be easily ensnared with his tricks. Thirteen year old Jared was raised by his sister, Arella, and though he praises her and calls her a hero, he’s aware of something mysterious, or even threatening that Arella holds secret. With the dark lord stalking their every move, Jared fears for his sister’s life and wonders if there is a spy following them. Young King Hansrai of Clantha lives in the eerie and spine-chilling castle of Aselda, which stands upon Mt. Edavni. His royal adviser, Abraxas, desires for the king to attack the mystifying creatures from the West part of the kingdom, but Hansrai’s father’s old adviser, Nicanor, warns against it. He speaks of a prophecy of old and that the king with two others shall go forth through the mythical Midnight Labyrinth, to destroy Seuderak and his minions. Torn between both Shathrack advisers, King Hansrai doesn’t know who to trust. Region: In a fantasy world. Woods full of vicious creatures, the dark lands of Seuderak, and the other amazing places. The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I have three main characters, but the guy who played Prince Caspian.

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Nixie Goldensong — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:33:40 -0400

Sorry, it messed it up. The guy who played Prince Caspian would play Hansrai.

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Ellfie — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:36:39 -0400

User name: ellfie  Title: Amaranth  Genre: Fantasy  Synopsis: Dove’s life was simple: survive. Find food, water, shelter -- and maybe a real life in between. But a runaway Prince plants seeds of adventure in her mind, a life lived out on a dream and not just in the dusty back alleys of the lower kingdom floating in the air. ‘Adventure,’ however, finds her when she inadvertently gets on the bad side of the royal guard while trying to keep her friend, Magpie, out of trouble. She is sentenced to death, and forced to escape the kingdom or face the death penalty. But escaping the kingdom is near impossible -- even with wings. Dove makes a deal with a young witch, hoping this will keep the guards off her tail, and is sent to a land she’s never heard of. Earth. Now, wounded and confused, Dove has to make sense of this new world, and these wingless people, who also seem to want her dead, accused of being an “angel” or a “demon.” Meanwhile, the Prince has taken this opportunity as his chance for adventure, and seeks out Dove to clear her name with the help of young Magpie, inadvertently making matters worse as his parents believe him to be kidnapped. Dove must see if her life is really only about surviving, running, and hiding, or if she can make it mean something more. Region: USA :: North Carolina :: Elsewhere  Actors: Not a clear picture yet, but Jennifer Lawrence as Dove, and perhaps Jake Gyllenhaal as the Prince (lol) and Amandla Stenberg as Magpie. But the story itself was inspired by the painting The Wounded Angel, if that helps!

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guitarman77 — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:37:24 -0400

User name: guitarman77 Title: Second Chance Genre: Adventure Synopsis: Desperate to get away from her sexually abusive step father, Sarah goes on the run with the contents of his safe. Tailed by two hitmen employed by her powerful step father, Sarah has to stay one step ahead just to stay alive - not an easy task when she finds she has to look after a stray dog and a small boy abandoned by his mother. Then she discovers the boy has the ability to see into the future... Region: England The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Elisha Cuthburt

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Ellfie — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:38:32 -0400

Oh oh, Nixie inspired me! Ben Barnes should be the Prince :D

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JEQP — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:55:55 -0400

User name: JEQP Title: The Faer Treasure Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: The doors between worlds that have been closed for half a millennium have re-opened, and the monsters of yore that have long been fairy tales again walk the Earth. In some places technology negated their magic; in other places their return was virtually unimpeded, sometimes unnoticed. Borders were drawn, treaties official and unofficial made and recognised and broken, but in general the Faer Folk and humans lived in their respective places and were able to regard the other in the same way they regarded anyone else in a foreign country. A few places, however, are not so clearly delineated. In these places the return of the old did not quickly eliminate the new, and modern technology was unable to completely exclude the magical Faer Folk. These places effectively came under perpetual war, each side trying to gain the upper hand... investment banker Johnny Mondain became lost in one such place, the city of Kemper, and only put his plans to escape on hold after hatching an audacious plan to steal the treasure of the Faer Queen. Region: Mexico Sur The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Neil Patrick Harris

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Ivy. — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:59:58 -0400

User name: Ivy. Title: Changed Genre: Young Adult Synopsis: (it's a bit long, but I felt it needed to be) GRIFFIN Griffin is in the eleventh grade, so it’s his last year on the high school summer cruise. He wants to make it memorable, something he can look back on for the rest of his life. He has no idea. Mistakes are rare. Discovering that you’re in the middle of an accident is devastating. Stranded, Griffin steps up and tries to keep everyone together. Including himself. SHAY “silence is the most beautiful sound.” She’s been an outcast since day one, and spends her days in other worlds found in books, and in the writing she creates. An attack by a mysterious creature changes everything; her body begins to undergo drastic changes she doesn’t understand, along with a new found animistic instinct. It will change the way they all look at her. But for better or for worse? ARIELLE Arielle keeps a secret close to her heart; her teenage sister’s having a baby and will be forced to part with it, as well as face serious consequences that will affect the rest of her life. Arielle promises to be there for her sister, every step of the way. Even when things get rough. Because that’s what sisters do. DYLAN “I don’t let them bother me. I was born without eyesight; they were born without a brain. It’s as fair as life gets.” Disabilities are frowned upon in the world. Dylan was born blind, but as a rare exception, he was given the chance to live his life. To everyone else, he is insignificant. Different. Weak. But within, he bestows greater power than anyone else, stronger than anyone else. And if he were to embrace it, he may even be able to save them all. THERE HAS BEEN A MISTAKE. Mistakes were not impossible, but unlikely, especially when it came to programming. It’s discovered that the summer cruise ship, carrying students from two Facilities, has a flaw. There is nothing the teens can do as the ship veers into the Bermuda Triangle. After a devastating attack from a creature that was clearly no natural creation, the teens find themselves stranded on an island inside of the Triangle. No one will even begin to search for two months, since adults had not been aboard the ship, but instead intelligent bots that catered to the teen’s needs. Stranger still is the abandoned building on the island, and the mutated, sinister creatures that seem to be connected to it. And the teens themselves no longer know who or what they truly are, as their bodies and their minds begin to change. Survival is hard. It’s almost impossible when you know you’ve been forever Changed past a point of no return. Region: Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Not really a clear picture yet, but after some brief googling, here are people that could possibly fit the role: Griffin- Alex Pettyfer. Shay- Someone dark haired, around sixteen in looks... no one comes to mind Dylan- Maybe Logan Lerman. Arielle- Ayla Kell

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PianoPlayer22 — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:01:50 -0400

User name: Pianoplayer22 Title: Memory Lane Genre: Literary Fiction Synopsis: Each part of your life is written inside your mind, some memories are more prominent than others, and some feel like mere fragments of a distance dream. Despite this, they still exist. But what if these precious memories begin to disappear? What if they become dream remains and slowly slip into nonexistence? Aaron Moore is plagued with a strange disease, a disease which gradually eats away at his memories until amnesia fully sets in. Life does not become easier after his family moves into a small hotel, an unfamiliar location with which he has no previous ties. It is here where Aaron meets a troubled teenager with a less than pleasurable attitude, and a younger sister who has a firmer grasp on her life than most would expect. Their mother, who is the owner of the hotel as well, is unaware of the pain lurking behind the plastered smiles on her children’s faces, a pain which only she could cause. Many of the tenants harbor regrets and secrets they would much rather forget, but after meeting the new arrivals, they begin to realize some memories are worth keeping. Region: USA :: New Jersey :: Central The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Ah... I don't really know anyone. xD I guess a teenage boy with sharp features, shaggy brown hair and dark brown eyes, average height.

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ampersandstring — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:04:11 -0400

User name: Hollabaloo   Title: Piraticus Aeronauticus   Genre: Dieselpunk/Fantasy   Synopsis:  In the poor and backward country of Trida a group of glamourous young men and women pilot a squad of ramshackle planes and airships, ferrying suspect packages, rescuing damsels, and smuggling the highly illegal and magical biktuck. These are the Piraticus Aeronauticus. Jim has a secret. He’s really Janet, a girl who’s running away from a rural Tridan town and miserably wedded life. Janet has always dreamt of adventure - or at least, anything more exotic than darning dresses. This is the story of what happens when Janet gets the thrills she's always wanted and becomes the Pirates’ newest recruit.   Region: England   The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Emily Browning as Bette and Saoirse Ronan as Janet.

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helenastone_lol — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:15:35 -0400

User name: helenastone_lol Title:  The Unbearable Lightness of Being a Spy Genre: Chick Lit Synopsis:  Effie Anderson is trading office supplies for official secrets… Effie is good at her job, managing the fund of an eccentric billionaire, who seems determined to throw his money away. But she dreams of adventure, stuck in a rut at home, at work, and with her boyfriend. The last thing she needs is a suspiciously grown up “work experience” boy on her plate. But it turns out Ben Samuels is good for more than just making the tea. He’s working undercover, spying for the government, who want to know what’s really going on with Jeb Drislow’s billions. What is the secret behind his latest obsession, ballooning to the edge of space? Effie is dragged into espionage, stumbling through a world of danger, double-cross, and really bad outfits. Can she hack it as a spy? Will she learn to go with the flow? And could Ben finally be ready to come in from the cold… Region:  London, England, Devon, England and Space. The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation:  Michellle Dockery

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PageXTurner — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:20:38 -0400

User name: PageXTurner Title: Mutants Genre: Fantasy/Science-fiction Synopsis: 1555: Michel de Nostredame, better known as Nostradamus, publishes the first edition of the collection of his predictions - Les Prophéties. With wishful thinking or pessimistic despair, readers give wrong interpretations to the thousands of four-lined prophecies. Included the one that - though maybe not for them - could be the most important in, let's say, a very remarkable length of time. "In the year nineteen hundred ninety nine, and seven months, will a great King of Terror come from the heavens to resuscitate the great King of Angoulême. Before and after a war he will reign in peace." 2112: Chiren, an extremely ordinary fifteen-year-old girl with a somewhat extraordinary name, struggles along with many others to survive in the almost ominously clammy suburbs of the port town of Antwerp - or what's left of it, that is. Above their heads and only a little bit out of their eye-range, World War III rages like a furious hurricane over the surface of the earth - leaving marks on every single inhabitant of the planet earth, and not in the least through a new, highly-efficient kind of nuclear weapons... Region: Europe :: Holland & Belgium The actress who would play my main character in the movie adaption: Evan Rachel Wood... But in her natural look :)

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Gallium — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:28:47 -0400

User name: Gallium Title: The Soup Genre: Young Adult & Youth Synopsis: In the amazingly average town where she lives Lea is far from abnormal. Even with deadlocked hair and a flair for heavy makeup she still conforms to the rules. The rules, or guidelines, are vague but all pretty much say the same thing: Don't go near the lake. Don't let it entice you. Better yet; don't believe it exists. These laws work wonderfully for her parents. But when Lea meets Maeva, a girl from a distant town who also tells stories of a mysterious lake, she begins to wonder. Why is the lake blocked off? How come her elders believe it doesn't exist? The young people of the town tell stories about the lake that vary from person to person. Could a place surrounded with stories of finding happiness and achieving dreams really be that bad? Or do the arguments the place is a myth have more reason? Whatever the answer is; Lea's about to find out. Region: Quebec, Canada The actress who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Ah... I can't think of anyone! A girl with natural spunk and swagger probably. Maybe someone who's generally quiet? The possibilities are endless! (This question will be haunting me.)

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ginger.snap — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:45:15 -0400

Hello:) User name: ginger.snap Title: Grotesque Genre: Dystopia Synopsis: In a nation where three states--Bellator, Ferox, and Vehemens--are overpowered by a pair of twins, cleverly named the Ladies, it seemed only poverty, veils, and law would surround nineteen year old Winnie Effer’s life. With a ring forced on her finger, she knew her dreams of seeing the world were over. But when a group of deadly assassins from the Ladies’ court crashes the wedding, Winnie thought it’d be a salvation. Instead, she and her rougher look-a-like, Joan, are kidnapped from their home state of Bellator and taken to the glamorous capitol of Auctorita. There they are held captive, held under the nickname of the Grotesque Gemini because of the telekinetic energy their genes were mutated with since an accident before the states by an unknown chemical reaction--better known as the Virus. When Winnie is able to escape, leaving her sister behind, her only goal is to get her sister back and run away to a new world to salvage what life they have left to live. With the help of a cult of criminals and her own wits, Winnie will do everything--even sacrifice her own freedom and love--to get the other half of her heart back--before they kill Joan. Region: U.S. of A! :D The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: well, the story is mainly with just Winnie (besides the band of ridiculously sharp criminals!), so…I’d say Gemma Arterton for Winnie:)

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starkidleah — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:46:15 -0400

User name: starkidleah Title: Burning Bridges Genre: Adventure/Fantasy Synopsis: Scarlett Day was a normal teenager who dealt with ordinary teenage issues - things like boys and homework and that oh-so-dreary after-school job at Starbucks. She thought that she wanted more, until a group of government scientists crashed her birthday party and told her the truth about who she really is. Now Scarlett has to deal with the discovery of the Webster Project, not to mention her long-lost twin brother and a set of mysterious powers that she can't control just yet. When Scarlett begins to suspect that something is not quite right with the Webster Project, it's up to her to take a stand - along with a telekinetic bookworm, a clumsy joker, a snarky brother, a fierce fighter and an irresponsible healer. Region: Ireland (though my novel is set in America :P) The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Lily Collins

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nullness — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:51:30 -0400

User name: Nullness Title: The Witchouse School for Wayward Girls Genre: Horror Synopsis: In the sleepy New England town of Old Veridian, Magda runs a private school. But this is no ordinary school and Magda is no ordinary tutor, for her full name is Magda del Maleficant and her pupils are an uncanny lot: spunky witch Drucilla Harkness, haughty mage Lilith Helborne and the bizarre gypsy Carmina Borges. This trio, under the sinister tutelage of Magda, will try to unearth an ancient evil from Old Veridian's past, an entity only known as The Lurking. The only thing in their way? The town magistrate, Tom Goode, who has a sinister past of his own and might not be altogether sane, and two plucky reporters from the local newspaper. Old Veridian, and the world, better start saying their prayers... Region: New England (USA) The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Magda del Maleficant - Angelica Huston Tom Goode - William H. Macy

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Pixystickpixie — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 19:05:21 -0400

User name: Pixystickpixie Title: Mutant Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy Synopsis: In a world where genetic manipulation has become commonplace we have to ask ourselves the moral question: Where does it end? Inara is a recent grad who has risen to fame within only a few short years of research on genetic manipulation. She has hopes and dreams of being able to help people overcome natural disadvantages by increasing aspects of their genetic profile. As of late, her dreams have seemed to dwindle away as her research proves unsuccessful time after time. A mysterious man appears in her life offering a simple solution to her problems and wealth and power beyond her imagination. Her decision will change the world forever for every man, woman, child and animal in existence for years to come. Region: USA :: Minnesota :: Twin Cities The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Emma Stone!

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Ellima93 — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 19:36:39 -0400

User name: Ellima93 Title: Simulation Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: Eleanor Greenwood, a young widow on the run in Victorian England, is contacted by a Doctor who claims that the world as they know it is a lie. They awake inside a machine in the year 3000, being passive subjects in a historical simulation that made them stars in a twisted reality TV show. They have a decision to make: do they allow themselves to return to the only life they have ever known, or start again in a strange world? Region: Europe :: England :: London The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Charlotte Gainsbourg as the Victorian Eleanor, and Karen Gillan as the awoken Eleanor.

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LSlash — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 19:44:05 -0400

"Nominating" myself seems a little bit conceited but hey, why not? It's worth entering. User name: LSlash Title: Lenses Genre: Science Fantasy Synopsis: Each universe is linked to one another in one way or another, parallel in some aspect. Yet each is individual and separate from one another - but with everything there is an exception. Tawn has come to realize the exception and truth in fiction. Now the world around him is less critical than society made it out to be. Lenses, stones with so-called "magical" properties allow a being to see the dimensions between universes; a precarious balance between existences. Not only dimensions, but other universes. Now Tawn and his motley crew must find their place within the worlds while they search for a way to escape the lenses' powers. Region: Ontario, Canada (The story takes place in Michigan, though.) The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I apologize for not knowing any actors. My MC, however, has a tall and thin (barely any muscles at all) build, long legs and dark ginger hair that curls up at the top of his head. Most importantly would be his eyes, his right eye being the typical brown eye and the other having a red iris with golden coils around the pupil. So long as the details are based around this, I don't mind.

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Faiyuki — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 19:56:24 -0400

User name: DarkDoeAlisse Title: Totem Walking Genre: Young adult and Youth Synopsis: My name is Michael Walker. I'm 19 years old. When I was 9, my best friend died in a fire. On the tenth anniversary of her death, I started seeing people out of the corner of my eye that would disappear the moment I turned to look at them. It wasn't long after this that I was approached by The Conclave of the Chimerical and admitted to their ranks. It only gets more complicated when I find out that my childhood friend is alive and well and that she works for them - although she is beginning to regret that. Oh! Did I mention that a certain totem pole spirit has decided that I need protection and won't leave me alone? Yeah, something tells me I'm not returning to my small town of Totem Vale anytime soon. Region: British Columbia, Canada The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Kim Hyun-Joong

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baileyisawesome — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:00:51 -0400

User name: baileyisawesome Title: Brave Heart Genre: fantasy Synopsis: Sonal is a normal mare, golden and white, a Paint. But the feathers in her mane and tail signal something special: the fact that Sonal is gifted with the Vision. But she must hide it because in her world, magic is shunned. When she gets captured by humans, Sonal meets another stallion. His name: Ignis. Little does Sonal realize that, as they forge their bonds, this stallion will be the beginning of something . . . something that she'll never forget. Region: USA: Idaho: Boise The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaption: Dakota Fanning!!!! She's got the perfect voice!!!!

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Irene Ward — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:04:43 -0400

User name: Irene Ward Title: Chivalry's Ghost Genre: Mainstream Fiction Synopsis: Down-town San Diego, present day. Monty has spent the first 6 months of his life living in a pet shop. Lucky for him he had a good spirit, and so this didn't quite sit right. And so he escaped, meeting a homeless man named Theodore C. Tillman who could communicate with animals to live with. Until one day, when he met the alpha of his future pack. The young dog was offered a spot among them, becoming quick friends with a spirited girl named Feist around his age who had a dark past. The two were inseparable, that is, until she left with her boyfriend the rebel to start up a whole new pack. The San Andreas fault finally sets off a whopping 9.0 earthquake, turning California into a giant pile of rubble. With so many people homeless there are riots and fires and all sorts of horrible things going on in the human world. While it is harder to find shelter, it's not such a huge deal for the dogs. The only problem is things are much more dangerous when they go out foraging. Their beloved alpha is killed at the worst possible moment, leaving no alpha female or children to take his place. Since they are severely weakened and have no leadership, the opposing pack makes advances and starts to try and take them over. There is a huge struggle because suddenly everyone wants to be in charge so they can fight, but this only makes the situation worse. Who will lead the pack out of this mess? Will Monty ever be reunited with Feist? Will Feist make it out of her abusive relationship alive? Will they ever recover from this huge mess? Find out by reading Chivalry's Ghost. Region: Asia :: Japan The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Well he's a dog... I don't really know any dog actors. But I could see the book being made into an animation, so his voice actor could be David Archuleta

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Kittypetro — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:04:50 -0400

User name: kittypetro (me) Title: How it all began Genre: Fantasy, Adventure Synopsis: In the fantasy city of Rhashara, the twin sisters Liz and Rawen live poor and on the streets, Liz wishing for a life among the queen's knights, while Rawen only want her sister at her side One day the twins see something they are not supposed to see, and Liz get's killed. As she holds her dying sister in her arms, Rawen promises to avenge her, no matter the cost Follow Rawen's story, as she takes on a life she never really wanted, in order to keep a promise to her sister, and to bring justice to her city Region: Norway The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Rawen: Afshan Azad Liz: Evanna Lynch

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skullkid123 — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:06:46 -0400

User name: skullkid123 Title: Evelyn Genre: Romance Synopsis: "The sun rose into the pale green sky, and glistened though the gates of Le Ville du Monde, casting a shadow on the doors of the Immigration Hall that read, “Bienvenue”. The Hall shimmered a deep shade of mahogany, in the light its opulence was obvious to hordes of people who crowded the gates.They all wished to gain entrance to this safe haven. The top of the enormous glass dome that encompassed the city, which could be seen peaking overtop of the Immigration Hall, rivaled the sun in luminosity. It shone brilliantly through the barren countryside, and could be seen for miles and miles away. Le Ville du Monde was literally a diamond in the rough that was Earth in this bleak day and age. Almost like clockwork, the City and its Immigration Hall seemed to awaken in the warmth of the rising sun. The intricate filigreed iron gates and the massive wooden doors behind them creaked open simultaneously, and the mass of people who have been waiting for hours to gain entrance into the city began to flow into the entrance like a river. Near the end of this great river, was the Braddock family." Hello. My name is April Marie Braddock. I’m 17 years old. I have blonde hair and green eyes.My favorite color is blue, and I currently live in apartment GA-45.My Mom’s name is Henrietta. My Dad’s is John.I have one brother, Bryson, and a pet fish, Alfred. And this is the story of how I plan to meet, Evelyn. Region: NW New Jersey, USA The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Dakota Fanning

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Aleine the Sunshine Girl — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:07:06 -0400

User name: Aleine The Sunshine Girl Title: And the World Fades to Black Genre: Adventure Synopsis: It’s 2051, and almost all of humanity has lost their eyesight to an unnamed and unidentified virus. Skylar Regan, a strong teen girl, is one of the few who can still see; however, to reveal her ‘gift’ would mean either a life of servitude or death for her and her mother. To save herself, she decides to flee the only home she’s ever known, but things get complicated when she becomes entangled with a young street thug and discovers her grandfather may have found the cure for the virus that’s stolen the world’s vision… Region: USA:: Alabama:: Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Daveigh Chase (She'd have to dye her hair/wear a wig, but she has that strong look about her that doesn't take away from her beauty. She's literally exactly how I picture Skylar.)

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skullkid123 — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:11:57 -0400

hah, I forgot to mention who Evelyn is! Evelyn is the child the main character is going to have. The story, up untill a certain point, will be a memoir of how she made it to this point. here is some additional information: It is set in a post apocolytic society where, in order to repopulate the planet and reestablish national identity, people are paired up by Nationality. But April falls in love with another's "Partner" What will triumph? Love? or Time?

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AmethystStar — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:22:10 -0400

User name: AmethystStar Title: Untitled Genre: Literary Fiction Synopsis: A young woman finds herself face to face with the man who assaulted her years ago in unusual circumstances (as a bystander at the scene of a car accident). "When I saw the blood on my hands, my stomach turned over and I could feel my chest flush. I looked again at his face and could not believe that this was the man who had been responsible for so much of my pain, or the boy, however I was supposed to see it now. Was 27 any different than 17? I could not believe that after all these years it had come to this." Region: Maryland The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: An unknown female lead, or maybe Julia Stiles

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Alex_Conrad — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:26:24 -0400

User name: Alex_Conrad Title: The Bounty Hunter's Daughter Genre:Science-Fiction Synopsis: Alex Conrad had thought it was all over. She had thought the man responsible for killing her father, the esteemed bounty hunter Matthew Conrad, was dead. But she was wrong. Now she's following in her father's footsteps. Trying to capture the man that tore her life apart. With her father's old ship, her loyal crew and the help of her father's partner, can she find the answers to the questions that bother her most? Who is the elusive Rayde Alden? Can she find out the truth about her father's death? Who can she truly trust? And most importantly: What kind of person is she really? In an adventure that started years before she was born, Alex will soon know the truth about her father and the events that lead to his death... Region:USA::Arizona::Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Jennifer Lawrence

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Alex_Conrad — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:29:52 -0400

This sounds really good. I would read it. :D

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kuwaly — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:32:47 -0400

User name: kuwaly Title: The Runaway and her Prince Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Kall is the adopted daughter of the adopted brother of the king of Daron. Her life is going to be perfect. But then she is mistaken for the prince's fiancee--something she wouldn't really mind being--and is kidnapped. She escapes when when they realize their mistake, but she doesn't know how to face her relatives, so she runs away from them. She decides to live in the capital city. Meanwhile, the prince is searching for her, and tearing himself apart in the process. Watching this, Kall begins to learn that she made her decision, and now she has to live with it. Or does she? Region: USA: New Jersey: Central The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Alexandra Chando

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DarkDoeAlisse — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:53:03 -0400

User name: Faiyuki Title: Paradise Falls Genre: Fantasy Synopsis:Evil Magician+Ignorant Aristocrat Girl=Adoption Crazy Puppeteer+Ignorant Aristocrat Girl=The weirdest relationship ever Evil Puppeteer+Ignorant Aristocrat Girl & Crazy Puppeteer=The near end of both the mortal and magical worlds. Now doesn't that sound like fun? Region: Durham ON, Canada I believe The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I have no idea >.>

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BTStars — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:16:06 -0400

User name: BTStars Title: A Mother's Love Genre: Horror/paranormal Synopsis: Jonas has a perfect life. He has the perfect wife and the perfect children. However, when his wife, Charlotte, dies, Jonas is thrown into the depths of despair. He shuts down and no one can drag him out of it…except Charlotte herself. When Charlotte visits Jonas, she unknowingly puts into motion a series of events that ends tragically for the people she loves most in the world, her children. Now Charlotte fights is determined to exact her own kind of supernatural revenge on her husband. She has set her sights on him and is aiming with the deadly accuracy that only a mother could have. When a mother is faced with the death of her children, what will stop her from getting vengeance for them even if it hurts the one person left in her family? Nothing…not even death.

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SSPost — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:21:26 -0400

User name: SSPost Title: Knew Thyself Genre: Sci-fi Thriller Synopsis: Matthew Gillman has been convicted of a murder he did not commit. In response, he's made it his personal quest to clear his name. Thing is, he's losing track of what his name even is. See, he's using a device to jump from body to body, and each time he shifts he finds it harder to keep track of himself inside the heads of these strangers. If he doesn't figure out the mystery soon, he's going to lose the only thing he has left: himself. Region: North Carolina- Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Adrien Brody

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Sarah Shaw — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:32:20 -0400

User name: Sarah Shaw Title: Dead Hearts Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: “There are moments in your life that stand out more than the others. You don’t remember anything that happened before them, or after really. But you know that, if you were dying, these are the moments that would flash before your eyes.” Abuse, violation and torment have raised Violet and Charles Thacker and spit them into the dark world of adulthood with no way of dealing with what they find there. It seems that the siblings are doomed to repeat the sins of the past, to become the parents they hate. On December 1st Charles works relentlessly to overcome his demons. His sister holds a bloody glass above the man she’s killed. If you had an opportunity to wipe it all away and erase the pain of the only person you love, would you take it? Charles has developed a drug which enables the user to project their consciousness back in time. He wants to use it’s incredible power to understand the parents that made them all into monsters; Violet however, would rather kill them before they get the chance. Region: Montana, USA The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Jennifer Lawrence as Violet and James McAvoy as Charles

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gypsywish — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:36:19 -0400

User name: gypsywish Title: Nonsuch Genre: Historical Fiction Synopsis: The court of Henry VIII was full of intrigue, drama, and the cutthroat politics of kings. Amidst a king's quest for an heir, one if his queen's ladies in waiting makes a dangerous gamble and allies herself with the king's new flame. In the process of the upheaval caused by Henry's break with the Church, Anne Underhill must learn to make her own way and follow her heart, no matter the cost. Region: USA::Alabama::Birmingham The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: the closest in looks would most likely be Holliday Grainger (as a blonde)

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CreativeSpark5 — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:44:48 -0400

User name: CreativeSpark5 Title: Beloved Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: "One brother dead, soon another..." When Princess Carina's eldest brother Prince Nikolas suddenly dies one night, she's overwhelmed with emotions and trying to keep the castle from coming apart at the seams. Dismissed as a rare disease, no one bothers to question his mysterious death. After a few weeks of relative calm, peculiar things start to occur. Her brothers are at each others throats, several people in the castle become sick, and a strange dwarf that speaks in lyrics starts following her. It doesn't take long for suspicions of how Nikolas really died to run rampant behind closed doors and in hushed tones. No matter what the doctors tell her, Carina can't shake the feeling that his death wasn't an accident. Can she uncover what happened before it's too late? Actor who would play your main character in the movie adaption: Emma Watson

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Spartanking — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 22:00:08 -0400

I think this would be a great read but i feel that the synopsis is mostly in the second part and that the first part doesn't really explain the plot. Maybe you could go more into depth just a bit. :)

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Spartanking — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 22:02:09 -0400

This would make an excellent read!

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fjorduknowit — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 22:08:26 -0400

User name: fjorduknowit Title: Final Choice Genre: Horror & Supernatural Synopsis: Ana was a test subject in a highly secret, very dangerous psychological experiment led by world-famous scientist, Darien Pagualo. That was, until Pagualo died while working in his lab, with no explanation. But when the man rises from his grave a few weeks later, he is the first of a race commonly feared would come alive: a zombie. Now that Ana is free, she must escape the zombies, save her friends, and decide exactly what is worth the struggle. Region: USA::Seattle The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaption: hmmm...probably Ellen Page. She seems exactly like I imagine Ana :)

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DeantheLaoBan — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 22:32:57 -0400

User name: DeantheLaoBan Title: Legacy of Six: Magician Synopsis: When Justin goes to a summer camp in the woods, he never knew what would change in him and in his understanding of the world. He meets his unique cabin mates, and starts to have a good time when the camp is attacked by mysterious androids, a strange teenager named Arun teaches them about the other side of magic, the magic of the life force, the magic of Aura. As the party of 7 travel through the realms, Arun teaches them about Aura, how to control it, and how to defend against it. When they are issued a mission, they must travel across the Kingdom of Tallus, through the Republic of Daien, and deep into the heart of the evil nation Teutlandt. Justin gradually comes to understand the meaning of friendship, betrayal, and the endless depths of love. Actor: Logan Lerman :)

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XxAshesxX — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 22:41:04 -0400

User name: XxAshesxX Title: Cirque Sinister Genre: Mystery, Thriller and Suspense Synopsis:Ayra Delano is more than your average struggling teenager, some kids think of doing things like running away, but she actually ends up impulsively doing so. She leaves letters for her friends and loved ones explaining how she has done it for adventurous reasons and she will return eventually. But having no idea where to turn, she decides to take to the more rural parts of Dublin and happens to come across a Circus. Although this is no ordinary Cirque, and after being convinced to join, she starts to find out dark truths about herself, the cirque, her friends and she starts to see the whole world in a totally different perspective. She has to start to ask serious questions, is there such thing as the supernatural? Will she be pulled in by the twisted intend of the Cirque? Or will she finally start to see sense, and go home? Region: Ireland: Dublin The actor who I would play your main character in the movie adaptation: The actor I would love to play Ayra would have to be Ellen Page. I think she's an amazing actress, and I think she would pull of this character excellently. :)

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maddi71 — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 22:42:37 -0400

User name: maddi71 Title: Some Say the World Will End in Fire Genre: Science Fiction Synopsis: Loreayn was born in 3130, but aside from technological advances, not much has changed. No crazy fashions. No Mind control. No time travel. Loreayn struggles to hide the fact that she's a major nerd for fear of losing her popular high school status. Things start changing pretty rapidly, however, when she meets the obvious love of her life just a little too late -- approximately when a science experiment goes horribly wrong, meaning complete terror for the world in the form of a constantly-changing virus that's out for blood. Region: Baton Rouge, Louisiana The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Avril Lavigne with brown hair & brown eyes

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georginamarsh56 — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 22:46:58 -0400

Username: georginamarsh56 Title: Double Double Genre: Chick lit Synopsis: Average is Tessa Roger's middle name. She is just a normal teenager, hanging out with her friends and giggling about boys. Until she sees a girl who looks identical to her. Who is she, and why has she suddenly appeared out of nowhere? The answers to those questions may just be murder as Tessa digs deep into her childhood and discovers things that someone doesn't want her to unearth. Region: Ottawa, Canada The actor to play the main character in the movie adaption: Probabbly redheaded Anna Sophia Robb or maybe a auburn Ashley Benson.

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stoneofleaves — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 22:54:12 -0400

User name: stoneofleaves Title: The Taste of Ink Genre: Literary Fiction Synopsis:Created on the hidden February 29th, fledgling, Nathaniel, has always known there was something different about him. Maybe He had allowed some dust into his veins during his creation. Even at a young age, Nate was never able to perform the full extend of all the powers of a fledgling and now, prospect to be a guardian angel, he is skeptical he will ever be given a charge. But on the eve of his twenty-first creation year, Nate is given his only wish: a charge. His charge's name is Cade Keaten, a young, bookish girl who lives in a trailer park called Macedonia. 'The Taste of Ink' follows the tale of Nathaniel and Cade as Nate watches Cade grow, all the while defending her at the last moment from her Tempter, Cindy. Cade exists in the run down towns slums of New York city, consumed by the literary word, while the world around her is rushing faster towards a completely computer run world. While new inventions are appearing every day that begin isolating literature, she finds herself an outcast to the modern world. What is the place of religion and literature in a world run by science and technology? Will Nate and Cade be able to withstand the changes of the mortal world or will Cindy finally have her day? I stand in a spherical room made of crystal. Streaks of sunshine pierce the frames of the gems, sending rainbows and assortments of colors bouncing off the variety of beautiful gems that create the walls of this hallowed ground. Even the earth beneath my feet shimmers with a heartbeat of vibrant light. I no longer feel tense or scared. Instead, peace rushes in through my bones and echoes in my chest. My wounds, my aching wings, no longer feel painful. I feel something much deeper, a resonating sound of.. …what was it? How can I describe it? Let me put it like this. Have you ever stood on the edge of a beach, where land and sea and sky all connect into one, undivided entity? Have you ever watched the gentle descent of the burning brilliant sun as is blinks its heavy, tired eyes and folds a blanket of night over its round belly? Have you watched its sister climb into the sky, excited, ready for her time to shine while her brother wanders among a distant land and warms the faces of different people? She speaks in vibrant tongue with the waves below and they clash, pulling and tugging, taunting one another just to see who is the more powerful. She forces the sea to rise up in her anguish and stir up the beings beneath. Yet, before this great debate, this is a quietness. They are drowsy, exhausted from the work they have just performed. Their eyes are blinking and their chests yawn for air. They are still and perfect. This awe that I’m feeling is ten times that. “Ugh,” Michaels’ grip tightens on me as he hauls back onto the soles of my feet. I shake my wings out a bit, still staring around the room. An angel across from me clears her throat and crosses her arms over her chest. She glances warily over at the two other female angels that stand at her side. One, a girl with hair the color of fading embers, rolls her eyes and looks at me. “Steady yourself, son,” she says and steps over to me. Well, more of a glide. Her wings hardly move and her feet don’t even touch the ground. Her hand on my arm is gentle and ghostly. “It’s a little startling at first but you get used to it.” “I don’t know how you could ever grow accustomed to such beauty,” I breathe and reach my hand out. Light paints my skin with rainbow colors. “I like him,” the third angel – a tiny girl with bouncing, blonde pigtails – floats upside down, grinning stupidly. She buzzes forward and dangles her upside down head in front of me. “Hi, I’m Angie.” “Nate,” I hold out a hand but the ember-haired girl slaps it away. “This is not a time for pleasantries,” she says. I’ll say, I want to stick my tongue out her but refrain. I was in enough trouble as it is. “Please excuse my sister,” the first angel strides over the me, her long, oak-colored braid trailing along the earth. Her features are passive and calm. “I am Willow and these are my sister, Arden and Angie. We are the Fates.” The Fates. I had heard of them. Countless times. Luce always wanted to know where they resided in heaven but no one knew where. The last place I would have guessed them to be staying was His temple. I didn’t think anyone was actually allowed to live here. Let me clarify something real quick. These Fates are not the Fates from your Greek mythology text book. There is no great tapestry of time and they don’t all share one eye, though they all share the same eye color, a vivid sea blue. No, the true Fates are guides. These are the angels who tell other angels the path they have been chosen to take. Primarily, they are for… Again, I’m hit. What is it with today? Beat up Nate’s emotions day? The wind disperses and I shake on knees that don’t want to hold. My eyes travel between the girls, then to Michael, and back to the girls. The Fates. These are the angels who give guardians their assignments. I whirl. “Is this some kind of cruel joke?” A small smile breaks the mask of Michael’s passivity. “No, Nathaniel.” I swallow hard. “I’m serious, if this is…” Angie giggles and swirls around the sky, bonking her head off the wall. She pointedly glares at it and settles on the ground. When she approaches, I notice that she barely comes up to my hip. “We’re going to give you your assignment, Nate!” Angie beams at me and I swear I could kiss her. I stare at their faces, their smiling, proud faces. I look around. This has to be some cruel joke. A prank. I couldn’t be given a charge, not with my abilities. Not with the way I’ve behaved throughout my life. I probably couldn’t even care for a goldfish much less a human… “Nate!” Michael’s hand grips my shoulder and it’s only then that I realize I was hyperventilating. I take a deep breath and stare at the Fates. Tears spring to my eyes. “Are you serious?” Region: North Georgia The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Some scrawny teenager, maybe a guy in his early twenties.

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stoneofleaves — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 22:55:16 -0400

Dude, this is incredible! I nominate this for sure!

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Fwirl — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 22:55:54 -0400

User name: Fwirl Title: Outcast Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: It's been over forty years since the world was destroyed through nuclear warfare. Three percent of the world’s population survived, and now they live in domed districts that ward off the battered remnants of the old world. Nites, humans gifted with unusual powers, have appeared. Some remain loyal, but an overwhelming force has detached itself from the districts and their discriminating subjects, becoming rebels who wish to destroy the last sanctuaries of humankind. Lorelai: A strange girl labeled as crazy hiding a deadly cunning intelligence and even deadlier power. With more than one secret up her sleeve, she’s determined to play and win this game. Jay: The perfect image of a soldier; smart, strong, and the bearer of an honest conscience, he’s suddenly thrown into the midst of conflicting plots that he doesn’t understand. Al: A warrior with a secret who lives for revenge and is willing to use any means possible to accomplish this goal. Even if it means giving up something irreplaceable in the process. Erik: A seemingly carefree soldier on the search for his kidnapped brother, he will cross lines he’d never before considered in order to bring him back. A most unlikely cast thrown together in one team under the military’s watchful eye, they will all try to use each other in order to accomplish their goals. Little do they know just how much they’ll gain from one another—if they can just learn to trust each other. Secrets will unravel and ghosts of the past will return as they face off against the growing threat of the rebels, military, and the ever-growing divide between Nites and normal humans. This is more than war: it’s a fight to decide the meaning of humanity. Region: USA::Florida::Brevard County The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Willa Holland as Lorelai.

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ConcreteDragonfly — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 22:57:55 -0400

User name: ConcreteDragonfly Title: Ça Valait le Coup (It Was Worth It) Genre: Historical Fiction Synopsis: A tale of envy and love and what happens when they collide. A tale of love that comes from the most unexpected places. A tale of betrayal and of loss. A tale about the people you choose to call family. A tale as old as time. In Paris, France there was a circus troupe where the once great acrobatic couple, Pierre Fournier and Jeanine Boutin Fournier resided happily. Until Jeanine died from illness leaving Pierre to raise three beautiful daughters. Nanette, the oldest of Pierre's daughters is the driven Étoile or 'star' of their family of acrobats but is never satisfied with her own success. Against her will she has become her father's right hand and the mother figure to everyone at The Boutin Fournier Company, though she just wishes to perform. Miette is the youngest daughter of Pierre Fournier and one of the most promising young acrobats in his circus troupe. Nicknamed Sweet Petite because of her charismatic nature and because she is considered as the prettiest of his three daughters. Ever the optimist, she is seen as naïve and is often underestimated. Finally, the intelligent yet headstrong middle child, Charlette, who is neither the youngest nor the oldest, the prettiest nor the most driven struggles to find herself as an acrobat and as a daughter of the famous late Jeanine and Pierre. Each daughter with a dream of her own, Nanette strives for the excellence and stardom that once belonged to her parents, Charlette dreams of the day she can live up to her Fournier name, and Miette just longs for the freedom and adventure that living in a circus troupe does not provide her. With the arrival of Sebastien, a mysterious and badly scarred loner hired to tend to the animals, the Fournier sisters find their world being turned upside down for very different reasons. Also bringing dramatic change to the Fournier family's lives is the debonair Monsieur Jean Desmarais, owner of Le Grand Canon Circus Company, who wishes to purchase Pierre's circus troupe. As Pierre struggles to keep his circus open Jean may finally get his wish after all. Jean makes a deal with Pierre. He can continue to run his circus, if Jean can claim his star performer. A loosely based retelling of Beauty and the Beast meets The Phantom of the Opera, set in an 1880s French Circus Company. Region: USA;; Florida The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Keira Knightley as Nanette Fournier Leighton Meester as Charlette Fournier Michelle Trachtenberg as Miette Fournier Ben Barnes as Sebastien

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sassybutterly — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 22:59:40 -0400

After further examination of my character, Fallon, I believe Clemence Posey fits her better.

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Anjuli Rose — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 23:13:31 -0400

User name: Anjuli Rose Title: Obsession Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Synopsis: Haley Summers likes serial killers. In fact, she's made a career out of her interest in the criminal mind. For years, she has been following a supernatural murderer dubbed by the media as "The Puppetmaster" who hijacks the nervous systems of his victims in order to immobilize and kill them. He kills middle-aged women, but his latest victim breaks all the molds, baffling analysts. The crime, however, is undoubtedly his. Haley develops an interest in the victim when she finds that, brutally mauled, he had actually written information about his attacker—who, for as yet unknown reasons, abandoned the scene of the crime before killing his victim—in his own blood. The victim this time is a young man, and he has his own reasons for cooperating with the police. The victim and Haley grow closer as they both seek to uncover information about the Puppetmaster and his twisted relationship with his latest victim before he returns to finish what he's started. Region: Missouri The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: ...I actually haven't the slightest. People who look like my characters, I suppose.

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nevva — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 23:22:16 -0400

User name: Nevva Title: The Persephone Complex Genre: Young Adult and Youth Synopsis: Seph is an unusual girl - a girl who reads in a kingdom where women are forbidden to learn to do so. Her favorite stories are those of the airship Marauder and its crew, namely its dastardly captain Delacroix. So when Seph hears a rumor that the Marauder has returned to the kingdom for the first time in a decade, she decides that her job at the hat shop can wait - there are bigger adventures in store. What Seph finds is not the mythical Marauder but a flying coffeehouse carrying far more dangerous cargo: revolution. A group of radicals, including the ship's captain, who call themselves the Philosophers' Guild meet daily to discuss a secret project that they say will change the world. However, the ship is also harboring members of the Censors' Guild - enemies of the captain and his men. As Seph becomes more entangled in the Philosophers' plans, she will have to choose between compliance or freedom, country or friends. Region: USA::Pennsylvania The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Olivia Hallinan

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snappyssidekick — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:24:00 -0400

User name: Snappyssidekick Title: Two-Ton Dick Goes to Prison Genre: Mystery Synopsis: Porter Nepal, a former a detective on the San Francisco Police Force, is a normal sized man but has body dysmorphic disorder so severe he believes himself to be over nine-hundred pounds—which turns out to be just as bad as actually being nine-hundred pounds. He believes that he became an enormous nine-hundred pound tub of goo after getting shot in a dorm room by a disturbed college student named Zachary Flood. But just as Zachary is speaking out, and proclaiming his innocence, for the first time in three years, Port and his assistant, Talia, must tackle The Case of the Murderous Bra Ball (as the media is calling it). As he works his newest case, the past comes back to haunt him, and he is confronted by what really happened in that dorm room. But the past has nothing on the future, which turns around and pokes him in the eye, as he comes to terms with the unthinkable possibility that his lifeline, Talia, might actually pack up and move to LA to pursue her acting career--and her rock star (non-crazy, non-morbidly obese) boyfriend. All of it converging in the present to bombard on his fragile psyche, making him wonder if he can crack his case before he cracks up. Region: San Francisco The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Naveen Andrews

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snappyssidekick — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:25:22 -0400

Seconded.

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Mikki_Spaz — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:44:48 -0400

So, this isn't my book. It's a friend's, and she always accomplishes amazing literary feats, I think it would be amazing for her to have a cover done up for her for her 5th win. User name: Kauhana_Hequara Title: Fantasy Police Genre: Fantasy Synopsis:There are a lot of stories and 'what if's' about mythological creatures not being quite so mythological in our day, but in the end, the truth is there aren't any of these creatures of myth. That's why they're mythical. If there were, we'd have seen one by now. This public opinion the Fantasy Police must keep up is only one of their two tasks; the other is to provide a police force for the fantastic creatures in hiding, monitoring both their actions with each other and the humans. Oh, they most certainly exist - they just all pretend to be humans. Each and every creature has taken on a human avatar and carried out their lives in the culture of the dominant sentient species, and there is so much work to be done to keep them in line. The werewolves and vampires want to kill each other. The nightmares want to massacre the unicorns. The dragons and griffins are constantly fighting. The manticores struggle to overcome their natural urges to kill and eat humans. So do the vampires. Each creature comes with its own set of problems and considerations. Even the dangerous life of an agent of the Fantasy Police is no adventure compared to the fate that will soon befall the Earth, however, when an ancient seal is broken... Region:Utah The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I don't really know what she would have in mind. . .D: Please pick her! ^_^

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KingRaven — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 01:03:20 -0400

Username: KingRaven Title: The Tempest Genre: Fantasy (Juvenile Fiction) Synopsis: Caliban is back! The malicious villain from William Shakespeare's "The Tempest" is back, and thirsting for revenge! For the last 200 years Caliban has slowly and meticulously hunted down and killed Prospero's descendants. And now it's up to Prosper, one of the last of that family, to stop him. With his friends Fergus and Mira, and with the help of a mysterious spirit named Ariel. Prosper must find a way to defeat Caliban. Before it's to late. Region: Canada :: Alberta :: Calgary The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaption: A 14 year old Jake Gyllenhaal.

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KristinaCavallo — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 01:12:45 -0400

User name: KristinaCavallo Title: Summer Down Under Genre: Tween fiction Synopsis: Summer is an American girl spending her school vacation at her uncle's farm in Australia. She gets a job as a groom at the racetrack caring for a spectacular but troubled young horse. Summer comes to love the mischievous colt and he begins to trust her and his performance improves until he is the favorite for the biggest race of the year. Then Summer meets Simon, a charming apprentice jockey. She is unprepared for the strong feelings she develops for him. When Simon tries to involve her in a dangerous scheme, Summer has to ask herself who she loves more...the horse or Simon. Region: Colorado: Denver The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Scarlett Johansson, post Horse Whisperer and pre Match Point. And Simon could be Robert Redford when he was in The Great Gatsby, yeah.

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ScriptedSilence — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 01:12:52 -0400

User name: Scripted Silence Title: Razna Genre: Fantasy/Young Adult Synopsis: "Ridiculed for her ability to see spirits, SADE KAMP would like nothing more than to pretend they didn’t exist, but when their presence destines her to accept a world others can’t, Sade is forced to live in the land of the dead to save our Earth." (*SPOILERS*) ARSIS CALLANTRO has had enough of being just a spirit, longing for his former glory of being the darkest Lord in Razna; he has sacrificed the last remaining member of his family to be temporarily back in the flesh and able to hunt down that which he’d lost years ago: Sade. As more spirits start to invade Earth, people begin to forget who they are, and Sade realizes she has no choice but to venture into Razna, the so-called land of the dead, which isn’t as dead as it would seem. Dreams begin to overtake Sade, and it isn’t long before she realizes there is a connection between her and Lord Arsis that she doesn’t want, and one he doesn’t fail to use against her, making her believe her brother, ALEX KAMP, is dying. The dreams turn to anger and start to consume Sade. After a heated argument with MAX WEST, the handsome, rather fiery demon hunter Sade has come to adore, she ventures off to find her dying brother. It’s not until Sade becomes trapped in Razna, and aware that Alex is not dying, that the connection breaks, and she is left alone, scared, and hoping Max can figure out what has happened. But he thinks she’s gone, left as if to sweetly say to him, ‘I don’t love you anymore.’ It is the land itself that has brought Sade to walk amongst the forsaken, wanting her to restore Razna to its former beauty, a magical pillar in the land beckons to her. It is the very thing which Max wishes to destroy, and has sought to do so for years when it claimed the life of his mother, and Arsis’s former lover. Fearing the same fate for his still beloved Sade, Max unknowingly sets out to dismantle the very system which prevents Arsis from murdering her... Landing in the middle of doubt and fear, just what will it take for Sade to pull through? Region: United States: Atlanta The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: There's a movie adaptation??? I'd have to say Emma Watson.

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Zitianos — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 01:16:25 -0400

User name: Zitianos Title: Empty Motion Genre: Literary Fiction Synopsis: "Like a perpetual motion machine, Noah Tell believes he is slated for the traditional path of life: School, College, Work, Marriage, Retirement, Death. Rinse and repeat. His obsession with the past leads him to believe that he's reverting as a person, that the past is always better than what lies ahead. He longs for character development, of any kind, to remove him from this cycle he seems to be on. His sister Charlotte broke away from the family a long time ago, and flew to Paris, where she lives as a Waitress. Unsatisfied with her current life as much as her old one, she calls Noah one night in a moment of weakness. He jumps at the chance to visit his sister, hoping secretly that the cliche-ness of their current situation will, like in an old movie, lead to an epiphany on his part, something that will bring them both to happiness. Jude, their mutual friend from before the split, tags along, worried that the reunion will not go as planned. As Noah and Jude are stymied by a host of forces, Charlotte seems on the edge of Nirvana they're all searching for. But as she comes closer to the truth, she finds herself unwilling to accept her own metaphysical rebirth. Noah realizes that his cynical worldview, created by a world of academia, is incompatible with the idealistic ending he hopes for. And Jude, who seemed to be the sanest of them all, reaches back into himself and is terrified at the thought of finding nothing there." Region: Washington, DC The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Anton Yelchin :)

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SarahRad — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 01:48:05 -0400

User name: SarahRad Title: Blue Skies Genre: SciFi Synopsis: In the distant future, the human race has had to build their cities up to avoid the polluted smog covering the surface of the Earth. The most privileged people live in hovering cities far above the pollution, but many of the less fortunate must get by in towering buildings trapped in the smoke. Children are born and raised, live and die, all encapsulated in the smog. Elliott's parents were taken from her by the Government when she was a young girl. She escaped by being quiet and being quick. Since then she has been on the run, changing her name, forging documents, making herself hard to find. She's sure that she's fooled the Government, they could never find her now. But one day, 14 years after the capture of her parents, her best friend and room mate, Maisy, is taken in the same fashion. Elliott decides to go after Maisy and get her back. It's too late for her parents, but not too late for her. The journey will take her far above her regular stomping grounds, out of her comfort zone and up into the sky. She sees the sun for the first time, and conversely, touches the ground as well. She meets people she expects to hate but doesn't, and learns to hate people she once loved. She also learns the secret behind the kidnappings, and what is really going on around her. Region: Canada :: British Columbia :: Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Emily Browning.

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haiboork — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 01:55:48 -0400

User name: haiboork Title: Black Liner Run Genre: Fiction Synopsis: Dig too deep in Worcester, Massachusetts and you’ll find it: sex, drugs, rock and roll, and lots and lots of black eyeliner. Iggy Pop, Robert Smith, and lots of hairspray. You find drug of choice, or somebody else's. One budding rock legend, a small town on the East coast, and some white base foundation on the face of innocence. You find crowded, dirty bathrooms, suspicious stains, and lies, lies, lies. You find yourself asking: who is Eddy Devine? A rock star, a god, or something bigger? What does it take to become a star? When all you want is perfection – sometimes the best way to do it is to erase everything. Region: USA :: California :: SF Peninsula The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Ewan McGregor as Eddy Devine/William Carver Kett Turton as Philip Simon

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mholmes — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 01:58:57 -0400

User name: mholmes Title: The Compendium Genre: Fantasy/Science Fiction Synopsis: Shots are heard in the distance. The sound of running footsteps echo throughout the night. Research assistant Desmond Snead finds his colleague and dear friend Dr. Lindstrom murdered on the eve of a potential breakthrough of a revolutionary new discovery within their research: Another world existing parallel to theirs. After being hunted down by countless 'clients' hoping to acquire the technology to move between these worlds for themselves, Desmond unknowingly activates the prototype, sending him on a journey of awe, magic, fantastical impossibilities and self-discovery. Region: Portsmouth, UK. The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Elijah Wood

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Mystie Muun — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 02:04:26 -0400

User name: Mystie Muun Title: The Stargate Thieves Genre:Science Fiction Synopsis:His father had created the stargate technology, and they had stolen it from him. Now Stephan was stealing it back in a grand way. The biggest problem was how to get away with it. The solution he devised would shake the balance of power in the known galaxy. Bit by bit he collected an intriguing crew that was unaware of the extent of his plans. Region: Utah, Elsewhere The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Anniston, Johnny Depp, Pauley Perrette

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evilkyoot — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 02:11:56 -0400

User name: evilkyoot Title: Into the Rabbit Hole Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Cecilia James always believed that fairytales were frivolous and filled with lies...that is until they begin to haunt her in her dreams. Through her dreams, Cecilia becomes enchanted by the darker, more realistic versions of classic fairytales. She begins to enjoy her travels into the fairytale dream world but a close brush with the Big Bad Wolf has her dreams turning into nightmares and she begins to doubt that her dreams are just that--dreams. Region: Toronto, Ontario, fantasy world with big, ancient forests The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Lyndsy Fonseca as Cecilia James

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mspoppy — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 02:29:11 -0400

User name: mspoppy Title:Season of the Defender Genre: YA/sci-fi Synopsis: Salemcrest is a small sleepy town, or so most of its residents think. But underneath the surface, there is turmoil stirring. Nearly 100 years ago a man named Gavin Knight was viciously wronged by the towns founding families. Now, with the help of a witches spell, he returns every 11 years to seek his revenge. To save the town, the powers of good must choose a defender from among the residents. This year 16 year old bookish and quirky Charlie Wilde is given the power. Having battled many defenders before her, Gavin is getting smarter, and more unpredictable. With the help of her friends and ‘The Circle’ of past defenders, can Charlie defeat Gavin Knight, and save her town? Find out in the Season of the Defender… Region: USA:: Nevada:: Viva Las Vegas The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Keke Palmer, or Willow Smith

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Jaylene — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:04:41 -0400

User name: Jaylene Title: Props and Crosses Genre: Science Fiction & Supernatural Synopsis: In a high-tech society on the brink of degeneration, a ragtag group of young adults have fallen off the grid and spend their days hunting down an ancient evil - over the eons vampires have become truly nasty, and there are very few left who still remember how to fight. But when a hunt goes horribly wrong, they lose one of their own, stumble upon a conspiracy that stretches back generations, and accidentally adopt an amnesiac boy who holds the key to it all. Region: Canada :: Alberta :: Edmonton The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Devon Gearhart would probably be a good fit for Prosper, if his hair was bleached blonde.

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Rare Rabbit — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:18:34 -0400

User name:  Rare Rabbit Title: The Caveman Sessions Genre:  Literary Fiction Synopsis:  The journey of a young disabled man from his early years in Africa where he suffered discrimination and abuse to a random chance that lead him to the opportunity to travel to Canada where he encountered a world of success, opportunities and riches, dysfunctional erotic relationships, challenges, heartbreaks, and a great loss that haunted him as he searched for redemption in misadventures. Region:  Toronto (Ontario) Canada The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation:  The main character in my book goes through three different phases. Childhood, teenage years, and finally a late 20-something, and since I don't really know any major actors with physical disabilities (I'd love to see someone with an actual disability play the role than someone just pretending), I find I can't answer the question :-| ...suggestions are welcome and appreciated.

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Rare Rabbit — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:19:30 -0400

May be posting it twice... sorry... User name: Rare Rabbit Title: The Caveman Sessions Genre: Literary Fiction Synopsis: The journey of a young disabled man from his early years in Africa where he suffered discrimination and abuse to a random chance that lead him to the opportunity to travel to Canada where he encountered a world of success, opportunities and riches, dysfunctional erotic relationships, challenges, heartbreaks, and a great loss that haunted him as he searched for redemption in misadventures. Region: Toronto (Ontario) Canada The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: the main character in my book goes through three different phases. Childhood, teenage years, and finally a late 20-something, and since I don't really know any major actors with physical disabilities (I'd love to see someone with an actual disability play the role than someone just pretending), I find I can't answer the question :-| ...suggestions are welcome and appreciated.

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MevrouwMiddelburg — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:44:18 -0400

I second this one! Sounds great!

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Alley Parker — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:50:31 -0400

User name: Alley Parker Title: Purgatory Genre: Mainstream Fiction Synopsis: All actions have consequences, and sometimes the consequences of accidents are even harsher. Corin Price and Theodore Davidson learn this first hand when they accidently conceive a child in college just weeks before their relationship falls apart. Now, three years after the Elliot is born, Theodore pursues his career in law – a lifelong dream – while struggling to maintain a presence in his son’s life. Corin is slowly putting her life back together and, somehow, Theodore’s best friend, Angel, is caught in the middle of it all. What doesn’t help at all is the bond that grows daily between Corin and Angel the more time Angel spends filling in for Theodore in Corin and Elliot’s life. This bond threatens to crush both Angel and Theodore’s friendship as well as Angel’s own relationship with long-time boyfriend, Jeremy. For all of them to get out of this happy, it might take a miracle. Region: Santa Barbara, California The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Angel Knight - Lucas Till Corin Price - Emily Browning Theodore Davidson - Mathias Lauridsen

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Brandee76 — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 05:28:54 -0400

User Name : Brandee76 Title : Edge of A Dream Sypnosis : Sam an ,overly perceptive pregnant wife to Jackson, is always in turmoil. The spirits that surround her are trying to tell her of her fate, yet she does not listen. Constantly, being given warnings that something is not right, she lives in a permanent state of dread.She lost her parents at a young age in a horrific accident, and something snapped in her, deep inside of her, and nothing has been right since. Sam and Jack come up against a plaque of epic proportions sweeping across the South. While, trying to get to Jack's family, the truth of Sam's abilities begin to show. Sam starts to put the pieces of the puzzle together, while she battles for her life, and the life of her unborn child. Filled with twists and turns, and multi layered characters. Set from North Carolina to New Orleans, the horror that is this pestilence creeps following Sam, everywhere she goes. The plaque becomes a backdrop to the Sam discovering the true meaning of these demons that stay on the edge of her dreams. Region: United States, Coastal Mississippi Actress that would play Sam in a movie - Michelle Williams

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Heidi Leanne — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 05:36:37 -0400

User name: Heidi Leanne Title: When She Bargained with God Genre: Christian Romance/Historical and Biographical Novel (is that enough genre's? I could throw in a few more I'm sure) Synopsis: The year is 1889 when May deLacey and her God-fearing family convert to the much despised Seventh-Day Adventist sect after hearing the Three Angels Message of Revelation 14 preached near their home in the British colony of Tasmania. They tremble when they hear, "Every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people will hear the everlasting Gospel!" "Repent for the hour of judgment is here!" and the last and most dire of the three: "If anyone worships the beast and his image, and receives his mark on his forehead or on his hand, he himself shall also drink of the wine of the wrath of God." May's faith is sincere, but with it come choices she never dreamed she'd have to face. Pursuing a career as a bible instructor in Melbourne, Australia, May falls in love with Arthur Currow. A handsome young doctor-in-training with plans for the mission field, May is sure God has answered all of her prayers: a career converting souls and a helpmate and man to love. But before Arthur makes his intentions known May is handpicked as the caregiver and companion of Ellen G. White, the Adventist's prophet, and she knows her life will never be the same. Not long after moving into the White home, Elder W. C. White, the prophets son, suddenly proposes marriage, and May is faced with a decision to marry the very man she vowed she'd never marry, or Arthur - the man of her dreams. The choice seems simple. But choices are never simple. Widowed with two young girls, Elder White is separated by an ocean and continent from his daughters. They need a mother, and the only mother he wants for them is May. Even though Elder White stands for everything she vowed she would never marry (a minister, a man twice her age, bearded, and short) she can't turn away from the Messenger of the Lord's own son so easily, especially a man she has learned to call friend. May desires to truly give her life to Gods work, but the man her heart desires is Arthur Currow. Stuck between her own passionate desires and the desire to be a woman of faithful obedience May is unable to make a decision on her own. So, she does the only thing she can think of: she makes three deals with God, and when she does May finds out what happens when you bargain with God. Region: USA::California:Sacramento County The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: America Ferrera would be perfect for May.

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topgeargirl2 — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 05:39:37 -0400

User name: topgeargirl2 Title: The Holmesian Society Genre: Satire/mystery Synopsis: Sophie Mulligan has just been offered a job at The Holmesian Society, a murder mystery party business. Not only is it located in an old Victorian House, the owner Thomas Caswell also moonlights as a private detective. With the help of assistant and wannabe spy David Cooper, Sophie begins to deal with clients from both worlds, including the eccentric Mrs Clarkson who loves to set Thomas difficult puzzles to solve. As Sophie gets close to David and Thomas, The Holmesian Society starts to become to mean much more than just a business. It's a close group of friends, solving mysteries and sharing their strange lives over Conan Doyle and Oscar Wilde mixed with a very English cup of tea., while also managing to plan murder mystery parties on the side. When writer Nick Gatiss and his editor James Pickering come to their lives. Will Sophie and David be able to stop them from stalking Thomas Caswell or are their intentions of helping with a case really true? Region: Australia :: Adelaide The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Carey Mulligan

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knaffhauser — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 07:15:22 -0400

User name: knaffhauser Title: Unreliable Sources Genre: Satire, Humor & Parody Synopsis: Paranoid, amnesiac detective (Knavel? Navel? Name? Nanowright? Nonomight?) can't trust the voices in his head ... ... the voices in his head telling him they aren't there. "Yes, they are." "No, they aren't." "No, we aren't!" "We're out there!" A lifetime of following bad insticts has taught Navel Knavel that nothing that seems true is. Mr. Knavel seems stuck in a false world, an ugly illusion. Other characters enter and shift roles quickly: from interrogator to witness to victim to perpetrator, or the other way around, from real to imagined and back again... what was the dream, what was the dream? Sort of Memento meets Brazil versus The Trial meets A Scanner Darkly ... A series of murders which Mr. Knavel can't be sure he didn't commit himself leads him on a chase through a netherworld of bad informants and unscrupulous clients. About halfway through, he discovers things are even worse than he imagines, and he just might not survive this case with his sanity intact. Such as it is. Has he been framed? Or did he actually do it? Kill one of the victims, or all of them? At least his defense by reason of mental defect seems intact. Or is it? Had he meticulously planned all this, and the resultant amnesia, with the aid of a cabal of psychiatric witch-doctors? That seems highly unlikely... and in Knavel's experience, that usually means it's the truth. --- "First of all, I can assure you that no one is listening. And secondly, even if they might be watching," she points up to a camera lens I hadn't noticed in the corner of the ceiling, "I can assure you that there is never anyone on the other end of that camera. Most of these rooms don't even have real cameras, just mock-ups. And it's the hallways we have to worry about, you know, when we break you out of here. The name's a good one, too. It'll make the paperwork easy. And they won't be able to find us once we get you out of here back to the real world." * * * Much later: * * * I seem to be completely dehydrated, in fact, it feels like I'm dying in the desert, and I want to scream at the top of my lungs, and I sense a little gurgling, weaker than before, escaping from my lips, but then my throat seems to be filling with a coolish, wet air, which is filling my lungs and my heart, and then spreading out to my other organs, and then emanating out my skin, radiated out towards the surface world and then through the sky at a million miles a second towards the stars. Region: Chicago The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Nicolas Cage

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Sayla Aris — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 07:26:20 -0400

User name: Sayla Aris Title: Change Me Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Rory McKenna has had an interesting 89 years. She finished school with little incident, found a job that accommodated her 'special' needs, became a superhero for a while, and in the end she even fell in love with a man who loved her back. But now those 89 years are up. Not because her time is up, but because the girl she replaced 89 years ago is dying and once she passes away Rory will have to return to the Unseelie Court. This is because Rory is a changeling. As she recounts her life, trying to make sense of everything and to give closure to her boyfriend when she disappears, Rory tries to find a way to stay in the world she grew up in and has come to cherish. Her time is almost up, but even with that hanging over her head she continues to be the pig-headed know-it-all that she is famous for, refusing to believe that there is no way to stay in the human realm. But if that time comes and she meets her fellow fey for the first time since her birth, will Rory choose her fey heritage over her human love? Region: United States; CT Shoreline The actor who would play Rory in the movie adaptation: Jewel Staite

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sbcrispell — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 07:58:20 -0400

User name: sbcrispell Title: The Wish Doctor Genre: Mainstream Fiction/Magical Realism Synopsis: Olive McCallie can make wishes come true just by thinking about them. At sixteen, she wished her tag-along little brother would disappear. She’s spent every day of the last ten years wishing he’d come back. But as the only one who remembers him, she's left wondering if he ever existed at all. And the elderly woman who bakes the town's secrets into pies might just be the key to finding out the truth. Region: USA:: North Carolina:: Wilmington The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation would be Kristen Bell. She's got the snark and emotional range to play a girl who's tormented by the fact that she erased her brother from existence.

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WestDragon — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 08:00:40 -0400

User name: Westdragon Title: Other People's Magic Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Young Tara and 5 of her age-mates are traveling to the next village over to foster for a few years, protected from monsters and magic by their fairy talismans handed down through their families. Tara is separated from the others by a series of mishaps, and finds herself wandering the ruins of a fairy city, meeting and befriending strange creatures and trying to find her missing companions to get them to safety. Have the humans really killed off all the fairies and stolen their magic items, or is there a survivor, thirsting for revenge? Region: USA: New York: Albany The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Bailee Madison

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runner_penguin — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 08:02:17 -0400

User name: runner_penguin Title: Necessary Breaks Genre: Chick Lit (though really Women's Fiction/Mainstream...just with a lead female) Synopsis: Mia and Tom meet in college and quickly become best friends and the other's sounding board for everything. Tom's going into the Roman Catholic priesthood, so there's no chance of anything happening between them - though the one time they come close sticks with Mia for a long time (and Tom though he won't admit it until much later when he's questioning everything). One night, Mia is brutally raped, and Tom is obviously the one she turns to for support. When her eventual reaction leads to a blow-up, Mia tries to deal with everything on her own for a while, but eventually realizes she can't do it alone and he stands by her and helps her. They do eventually go their separate ways - Tom to the priesthood and Mia to get her degree in psychiatry. But they're never far from the other's mine and life. (And no, there is no romance that happens between them. They really truly are simply best friends.) Region: New York City The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Emily Skinner

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prosewars — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 08:41:48 -0400

Username: prosewars Title: Second Chances Genre: YA SF Synopsis: Olivia's mother died in a tragic accident six months ago. Olivia and her younger sister Samantha have done their best to cope with the loss, but their father is inconsolable, drowning himself in work and leaving everything else to 16 year old Olivia to manage. Until the day he brings his wife back and reveals that he's taken a second mortgage on their home, and put all his overtime pay into a new program that reincarnates those who died too young. For the next month, the family is to follow a strict program of memory-personality-rebuilding exercises. Problem is, Olivia doesn't want *all* her mother's memories to return. Region: USA: Maine The actor who would play your main character. Hmmm. A young Reese Witherspoon, because she can seem open and friendly and yet still credibly harbor a dark side.

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Ruliya — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 08:56:15 -0400

User name: Ruliya Title: From Darkness To Light Genre: Dark Science Fiction Synopsis: Nelbia is a harsh unforgiving world on the edge of the Felician Matriarchy’s space, on the fringes the criminal underworld is rife, and Nelbia is a chief planet amongst them. The grand capitol of Nelbia City is a vast sprawling metropolis full of stratosphere scraping buildings. There are four sects in the city, the elite nobles, known as the Sun Walkers to all the lower sects, are those who live in wealth and infamy at the top of the grand city. Underneath them are the Upper Worlders, those who aren’t as rich and powerful, but still maintain higher standards than those who dwell below them. The Lower Worlders live on the levels below them, mainly poor and destitute, but wealthy enough to live in the “sky”. On the bottom lay the poor inhabitants known to all the other sects as the Surface Scum, scratching out their lives on nothing but the garbage of the upper sects. Here criminal gangs own the ground, and if you aren’t smart you’ll likely end up dead, and fast. Sophie is a sixteen year old girl who is one of those labelled Surface Scum, whose parents were killed by a gang demanding protection money, money her parents didn’t have. On that night Sophie and her terminally ill sister Susan hid and managed to live another day. Four years later the pair are still alive, only Susan’s illness has deteriorated to distressing levels; desperate to not be left alone Sophie hears of a cure somewhere off world. The only problem is the Starport is up on the Highest Levels of Nelbia City and they were on lowest of levels, the ground. Whether the cure is real or not Sophie is determined to escape this wretched world and give her sister a better life, if in the end it is only a short one. So our Heroine starts the daunting task of climbing over ten thousand levels to the top of the Grand City to get to the Starport. Sophie must lie, cheat and fight her way to the top, but will she be fast enough to save her sister? Or will the nefarious planet claim two more young lives? Region: England, Yorkshire The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: A younger Natalie Portman

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StarFoxMcCloud — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 09:01:48 -0400

User name: StarFoxMcCloud Title: Tikkun Olam Genre: Mainstream Fiction Synopsis: Ten years ago, Mordecai Justice was being lectured by his father and therefore late to his first Criminal Justice class at Liberty City High School. Ten years ago, Christophe Wright broke his fingers and was therefore late to his Criminal Justice class at Liberty City High School. Humiliated by their teacher, the boys take comfort in each other and quickly become best friends. Mordecai, obsessed with finding his purpose, introduces Christophe to the Hebrew idea of tikkun olam- "putting the world in order" and convinces his friend that they'll change the world together. Now a defence attorney with rumours of becoming a partner of the firm on the horizon, Mordecai believes that his opportunity to realise his own destiny is just within his reach. But the sudden emergence of his older, mysterious brother and old flame derail his plans and cause him to question everyone he trusts. Meanwhile, Christophe is trying to protect his new, young daughter from his abusive father and addict sister. Mordecai tries to balance his straining friendship, his unstable family, and his now sinking career afloat all while still searching for his own tikkun olam. Region: USA: Delaware The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Jason Ritter

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ScriptedSilence — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 09:37:02 -0400

lol sure to be the next best selling chick flick :) It's beautiful! I hope it has a good ending! (see, already rooting for the characters) ^_^

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Columbia — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 09:44:36 -0400

User name: Columbia Title: Devil's Fire: Tales of a Roadie Genre: Young Adult & Youth Synopsis: The trials and tribulations of Laura, a not-so-average college girl working as an assistant to the band Devil's Fire. This story follows Laura from her first concert to touring with the band and beyond, including all the challenges she fought along the way. Meet the band and travel along with them in this young adult novel. Region: Canada :: Ontario :: London The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Mary Elizabeth Winstead

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Thieums — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:24:11 -0400

User name: Thieums Title: Heartless Machines Genre: Science-Fiction / Fantasy Synopsis: In this earth-like world, in a small country, Kyrandia, surrounded by high mountains, robots handle everyday chores for the countrymen, from farming to roadwork. Robot-animals have replaced their biological counterparts. The inhabitants are living in peace until, one day, all the robots stop working. All but one... A toy-bot owned by a 8 year-old girl, Lena. Lena decides to find a way to restart the robots and goes for a long journey in the mountains to find the legendary Factory where the robots were made. Meanwhile, as the robotic defenses are down, neighboring countries invade Kyrandia. Region: Europe :: France The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Zoe Heran (main actor in Tomboy, France, 2011)

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storydevil — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:26:55 -0400

User name: Storydevil Title: The Void Genre: Young Adult Synopsis: Mary Anne Wilson lives in the void under the stage in the York Rep Theatre, England; Mary Anne Wilson died a terrible death in 1363; Mary Anne Wilson is angry, and out for revenge. Greg Pyke is a high school senior from Baltimore, USA; a top lineman who has blown his chances and his place at LSU and is sent into exile to England to live with his dad - an actor. Greg hates his dad, hates England, and hates theatre. Mary Anne hates the world and everybody in it. When the two come together in the void, the results are explosive. Actor to play the lead: Ryan Kwanten as Greg/Izzy Meikle-Small as Mary

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storydevil — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:28:18 -0400

Storydevil is writing in Baltimore MD

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storydevil — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:28:56 -0400

[quote=storydevil] User name: Storydevil Title: The Void Genre: Young Adult Synopsis: Mary Anne Wilson lives in the void under the stage in the York Rep Theatre, England; Mary Anne Wilson died a terrible death in 1363; Mary Anne Wilson is angry, and out for revenge. Greg Pyke is a high school senior from Baltimore, USA; a top lineman who has blown his chances and his place at LSU and is sent into exile to England to live with his dad - an actor. Greg hates his dad, hates England, and hates theatre. Mary Anne hates the world and everybody in it. When the two come together in the void, the results are explosive. Actor to play the lead: Ryan Kwanten as Greg/Izzy Meikle-Small as Mary Region: Baltimore USA

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Marie64 — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:31:35 -0400

User name: Marie64 Title: One Step Beyond Genre: Romance Synopsis: One Step Beyond is a story about Tess and Sam, best friends who are surpised and confused when their feelings for one another suddenly become something more. It's not all plain sailing as Sam has a girlfriend - and Tess has a near-fatal accident, after which she becomes convinced that her dead boss, Doris is still around. Unsure if she is psychic or just plain psychotic, Sam desperately wants to "fix" Tess - but she insists that she isn't broken. Can he accept her for who she is, ghosts and all, or will theie relationship flounder? Sam's girlfriend, Elizabeth is going for the latter, but Tess has help. Doris is very much on her side... This is a quirky tale of love overcoming the most insurmoutable of obstacles to ensure that Sam and Tess get their happy ending. Region: Europe. Portsmouth The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: a young Julia Roberts, and Eoin Macken.

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CellophaneKnight — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:33:28 -0400

User name: Cellophane Knight Title: Yet It's The Foxes Nature To Kill The Chickens Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Valerie Wolfe has always been different. Her father left her family when she was young. In school, she's unfairly bullied by staff and students. She feels alone, an outcast. Until Rose Sparkes. Become fast friends, the two become nearly inseperable. Valerie's life seems to balance out. Until, that is, she discovers a dark secret about herself and her mother that changes her life forever. Region: Dublin, Ireland The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Sarah Bolger

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Chestergirl28 — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:57:44 -0400

I'm 13, actually! And I have a friend on here who's 14. I have another friend who might join, and she's 12.

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Chestergirl28 — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:00:13 -0400

Hi! I tried to reply to this post, but it posted it somewhere else (I don't know why!). I'm thirteen, and I have a friend on here who's 14.

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AppaloossaLuver — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:05:39 -0400

User name: Neanthia Title: The Seventh Choice Genre: Fantasy Synopsis:Dragons and humans were forever locked in battle since the dawn of time, both races began to die out, and so their leaders gathered together and devised a plan to save the world. Seven keepers would be chosen from each race to keep the peace between the humans and their counterparts and to drive out the evil, which festered in the dark hollows of the land, choking out ever more life. The pact worked and together the chosen dragons and their keepers drove out the evil which moved among them and humans and dragons lived in peace. With each new generation the human keepers travel deep into the star realm of dreams to seek the identities of the seven who will be their heirs and keep the peace when they are gone. The title of Dragon Keeper is not inherited, but earned by a pure spirit, and a loyal heart. The old Dragon Keepers then scour the Earth for the new. If the seven new Keepers are not found and united with their bonded dragon hatchlings before the death of the last Keeper before them, the ancient pact will be broken and evil will seep into the world as it had never spread before and all would be lost. This delicate balance of good and evil has already been shaken, for the Dragon Keepers fear corruption in one of their own as they search for the new generation of Dragon Keepers. Aysel of Elfshod is the first chosen, together with Flaming Ice her bonded dragon she and her mentor Epsilon with the other remaining dragon Keepers seek out the other chosen six while Aysel is given the most dangerous mission any chosen Keeper could receive. She must find the corrupted heart of the seven choices and save him if she is able, if she fails she must destroy him lest they are all corrupted in turn. Region: USA The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Not my story, so I can't answer that

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Shineoncindi — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:08:50 -0400

User name: Shineoncindi Title: The Etherbreath Project Genre: Urban Fantasy Synopsis: In which teenager Cassie finds out her best friend Ethan is from another world, and has been sent to Earth to recruit her for 'The Etherbreath Project'. Cassie lets Ethan take her back to his homeworld, but when she finds out the horrifying truth about the project and the human-hating worlds she finds herself in, she flees, determined to get home, and finds herself entangled in the fight between Ethan's employer and the rebel group PIRATE, which could destroy both worlds... Region: Europe :: England :: Elsewhere (Lincolnshire) The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: ...hmm, possibly Mila Kunis, but if she was a few years younger/my characters were a few years older

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AppaloossaLuver — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:09:40 -0400

Oh, and I do know that the main character is a red-head, if that helps. :)

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sahilthakkar — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:16:11 -0400

User name: sahilthakkar Title: Illusions Genre: Adventure Synopsis: What if the world,as we know it,was really nothing but an illusion? What if,when we stop accepting the appearances around us as reality,they cease to be reality? Join Daniel Owens,an unassuming,regular 13-year old,who is about to get his perspective of the world turned around 180 degrees in his journey which starts when he meets John Adams,a mysterious guy who seems to have the keys to the Universe in his back pocket and continually insists that everyone else does too,only that they've tied their own hands with the ropes of illusions and that once they remember that the ropes are their own creation,they'll melt before their very eyes,showing them that they had been free all the time,it was only a matter of realising it. Region: India, Maharashtra, Pune The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: Zachary Gordon(Diary of a Wimpy Kid)

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ScriptedSilence — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:18:35 -0400

G'luck! Seconding your nomination ma'am :)

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ScriptedSilence — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:36:06 -0400

First off, Everyone please forgive me! I clicked reply to the wrong post the first time I listed my nomination, so this will hopefully end up where it's supposed to because, this time, I have two nominations in one! :) User name: Scripted Silence Title: Razna Genre: Fantasy/Young Adult Synopsis: "Ridiculed for her ability to see spirits, SADE KAMP would like nothing more than to pretend they didn’t exist, but when their presence destines her to accept a world others can’t, Sade is forced to live in the land of the dead to save our Earth." (*SPOILERS*) ARSIS CALLANTRO has had enough of being just a spirit, longing for his former glory of being the darkest Lord in Razna; he has sacrificed the last remaining member of his family to be temporarily back in the flesh and able to hunt down that which he’d lost years ago: Sade. As more spirits start to invade Earth, people begin to forget who they are, and Sade realizes she has no choice but to venture into Razna, the so-called land of the dead, which isn’t as dead as it would seem. Dreams begin to overtake Sade, and it isn’t long before she realizes there is a connection between her and Lord Arsis that she doesn’t want, and one he doesn’t fail to use against her, making her believe her brother, ALEX KAMP, is dying. The dreams turn to anger and start to consume Sade. After a heated argument with MAX WEST, the handsome, rather fiery demon hunter Sade has come to adore, she ventures off to find her dying brother. It’s not until Sade becomes trapped in Razna, and aware that Alex is not dying, that the connection breaks, and she is left alone, scared, and hoping Max can figure out what has happened. But he thinks she’s gone, left as if to sweetly say to him, ‘I don’t love you anymore.’ It is the land itself that has brought Sade to walk amongst the forsaken, wanting her to restore Razna to its former beauty, a magical pillar in the land beckons to her. It is the very thing which Max wishes to destroy, and has sought to do so for years when it claimed the life of his mother, and Arsis’s former lover. Fearing the same fate for his still beloved Sade, Max unknowingly sets out to dismantle the very system which prevents Arsis from murdering her... Landing in the middle of doubt and fear, just what will it take for Sade to pull through? Region: United States: Atlanta The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: There's a movie adaptation??? I'd have to say Emma Watson.

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ScriptedSilence — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:36:48 -0400

User Name: PinkMink Title: The Vampire Revolution Genre: Fantasy Synopsis: Vampires. The silent predators, ruling humanity from out of the shadows. Powerful, ever-hungry and deadly. No more. A century ago, humanity discovered that vampires existed. More than that, they discovered that vampire fat could be rendered into the most amazing anti-wrinkle cream EVER! Vampires became the hunted, and what humans lacked in superpowers, they more than made up for in numbers and ingenuity. Now, only one colony of vampires still exists in the UK. The humans call it a Reservation, but in reality, it's a farm, run by Vampismooth Incorporated, the makers of the beauty cream. The vamps are sealed off, allowed to eat only from vats of cow, sheep and pig blood to survive. This is the world Romana Lox has grown up in. This is the world she is desperate to change, to break out of. When she counter-ambushes a human poacher who's broken into the compound to bag himself a vamp, she finds she just may have the chance. With the human unconscious, she feeds from him. He's... DELICIOUS! Unlike anything she's ever tasted before. And with his blood comes the power of the old vampires. Power that most of the still-living vamps thought was just a myth. Suddenly, she can run faster, jump higher, lift heavier things than she ever thought possible. She can turn into mist. A bat. Even a wolf. She can creep into the minds of humans and befuddle them, persuade them, make them see what she wants them to see. And, once her friends have drunk from the human too, so can they. The balance of power has changed, even if the humans don't know it yet. And now it's Vampismooth's turn to be hunted... Region: England: Macclesfield The actor who would play your main character in the movie adaptation: I don't know I'm not her! :) I had to nominate it because it's a nice twist to the vampire fad and because Vampismooth is hilarious!

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ScriptedSilence — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:39:28 -0400

Annnnndddd they STILL didn't go to the last page....oh well, at least I replied to the right post this time! :) Sorryyyyyyyy *passes out* I blame the Nanoness of it all. *raises flag*